College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2023 10 Fiona Tregenna was selected by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) as the Africa Regional Partner for the 2024 Industrial Development Report, further highlighting CBE’s global impact. Prof Erika Kraemer-Mbula joins the governing council of the United Nations Technology Bank for Less Developed Countries, dedicated to bolstering science, technology, and innovation in these nations for socioeconomic advancement and SDGs attainment. Prof Arnold Bakker’s Distinguished VC Award and Prof Kraus’s listing as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher for the second-year running were testaments to their exceptional research contributions. We also celebrated distinguished visiting professor, Simplice Asongu’s recognition as a Clarivate top cited researcher in Africa. Prof Keun Lee, a visiting scholar, received the Hakhyun Academic Award for outstanding academic contributions in South Korea. He was also recognised as the Fellow of the Year 2023 by the Eurasian Business and Economics Society. The year 2023 saw 72 staff members honoured with Long Service Awards, recognising 1 080 years in total of dedicated service to the University. Among them, Ms Maria Maritz, Prof Marita Pietersen, and Ms Charmaine Viljoen each proudly celebrate 35 years of unwavering service. TEACHING AND LEARNING Enrolment and student profiles CBE enrols over 18 600 students, constituting 35% of the University’s total student body. In the context of growing emphasis on promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, CBE maintains its steadfast dedication to attracting and admitting students from diverse backgrounds. The College boasts a richly diverse student body: black (92%), Coloured (2%), Indian (3%), and white (3%); these figures include our international students. This diversity is further bolstered by our international student population, which makes up over 7% of CBE. Additionally, we see a heartening shift towards a more balanced gender representation, with women comprising 59% of undergraduates and 56% of postgraduates. Simultaneously, the number of admitted learners with an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 35 has risen significantly, from 50% in the previous year to 62%. Undergraduate and postgraduate graduates We are proud to report a significant increase in graduates. A total of 4,914 students are due to graduate, representing an 11% improvement over the previous year. This growth is primarily driven by the undergraduate population, which now comprises 73% of graduates. Postgraduate graduates consist of 1 162 honours and postgraduate diplomas, 141 master’s, and 25 doctorates. Notably, 56% of doctoral graduates were black South African candidates reflecting a significant improvement from 43,3% in 2022. The College acknowledges that financial constraints and the part-time nature of many postgraduate students can pose significant challenges for student completion. We are committed to implementing strategies to address these challenges and provide a more holistic support system for our postgraduate students. In May 2023, a comprehensive supervisor toolkit was launched. This one-stop resource guides First-year CBE Students Welcome
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