College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2019 21 this was partly achieved as a result of continuous programme reviews; the CBE Programme Qualification mix (PQm) responds dynamically to the complex and evolving world of business and economics. factors such as the need for economic and environmental sustainability, the fourth industrial Revolution and decoloniality are of critical importance in determining the nature and scope of our PQm. in 2019, eight CBE subsidised programmes were part of a pilot project on a proposed new quality review framework. several short learning programmes in the Centre for Competition regulation and Economic development (CCrEd) were reviewed in 2019. At the same time, several programmes in online and contact modes, ranging from higher certificates to master’s degree offerings, were submitted for accreditation in 2018. some 30 CBE programmes are accredited by international institutions. Ten programmes received accreditation from the Council on Higher Education (CHE), and ten were registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in 2019. Event Elements Stationery Contacts Digital Media Event Elements Stationery Conta student success the ug module success rate, from 2017 to 2019, has remained constant at 85%. over the same period, the first-year dropout rate decreased from 15% to 13%, while the ug graduation ra e improved from 22% to 26%. internal efficiency has clearly improved. major drivers were the R16 million per year invested in CBE staff training on the effective use of Blackboard software, the first year seminar, a peer mentoring programme, substantial tutoring, and intensive revision sessions. Apart from innovative and relevant curricula, the CBE prepares students for the world of work by actively engaging students to reflect on their learning through practical assignments, collaborative projects, case studies, and various forms of service and work-integrated learning. various enrichment opportunities are also provided to develop critical thinking skills, leadership, entrepreneurship and active citizenship. in response to the #feesmustfall Campaign, the College has contributed over r15 million to the uJ drive in support of the missing middle (students above the national student financial Aid scheme (nsfAs) threshold, but for whom university education is unaffordable). Employer engagement is essential to ensure the academic relevance of college programmes. College initiatives are especially aimed at exposing our students to prospective employers or opportunities for selfemployment. our sincere appreciation to the private and public sector organisations for their generous contribution of opportunities to enrich our students. 2019 student sAtisFAction survey in 2019, CBE students expressed a higher level of satisfaction than in previous years in all items pertaining to lecturers’ support. entrepreneuriAl Action Enactus uJ, a student organisation that promotes community service learning, continued as the CBE major mode of community engagement. five start-ups, through uJCE interventions, represented uJ at slush 2019 in helsinki, finland (https://www.slush.org/). the school of Consumer intelligence and information systems collaborated with the direct selling association in 2019 to provide final-year undergraduate students with selling experience. this project resulted in sales worth R3 million, with 405 students benefitting R750 000 in commission. the school of public management, governance and Public Policy promotes community service learning as a major mode of community engagement, nationally in the local government sector, and internationally with an international community service student programme in cooperation with un humanitarian affairs. the uJ Centre for Entrepreneurship, led by machaka mosehana, housed the uJ/Raymond ackerman academy of Entrepreneurial development. this partnership is now celebrating its eighth year. this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes at minimal cost to students. Raymond Ackerman, patron of this initiative, conferred 120 certificates in 2019.
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