College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2023 12 UJenius recruitment The UJenius Club continues to identify and acknowledge top-performing senior students. The Club offers various incentives and student enrichment opportunities to these high achievers. The number of Orange Carpet students, who are natural candidates for the UJenius Club, has notably increased by 28% in the past year. However, the count of senior students who meet the requirements for continued participation in the UJenius Club has decreased by more than half. This decline may be attributed to several factors, including a potential misalignment of criteria between Orange Carpet students and the UJenius Club. Additionally, the challenging transition from high school to university could contribute to this trend. The UJ 101 programme is anticipated to play a significant role in addressing these transitional challenges for first-time university students. Programmes: new programmes, CEPs, quality management, innovations, new initiatives, ensuring relevance, addressing issues about attributes of graduates and employability of graduates CBE remains at the forefront of preparing graduates and professionals for the ever-changing workplace. We have expanded our offerings with three new qualifications: the Bachelor of Commerce Flexible, Master of Information Systems, and PhD (Development and Innovation). All are approved by the Senate and are undergoing further processes. Our commitment to market-relevant curriculum is reflected in our improved rankings. We achieved the top spot for Business and Economics in South Africa and Africa, according to the Times Higher Education Rankings. Hospitality and Tourism Management achieved a remarkable global ranking of #6 according to the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects by Shanghai Ranking. The Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management received the prestigious award for the Best Academic Industrial Psychology Department at the Society for Industrial and Organisational Psychology of Southern Africa (SIOPSA) conference. Additionally, the quality of programmes is validated by various professional bodies through rigorous accreditation processes. Notable affiliations include the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, the Health Professions Council of South Africa, the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa, the International Coaching Affiliation, and the Certified Financial Analyst Institute. UJ is the first university in South Africa to offer the CGMA FLP™. CBE was also recognised as a CGMA Distinguished University Partner in Africa. Three accounting programmes have received accreditation from ACCA, effective 1 January 2024, and our BCom Accounting degree has obtained accreditation from the Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA). Throughout 2023, CBE spearheaded innovative initiatives covering updated content and
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