College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2024 Prof Thea Tselepis Vice Dean: Teaching and Learning Teaching and Learning Postgraduate Completion 2024 1461 1261 (86%) 158 (11%) 42 (3%) Postgraduate Graduates Honours Degree and Postgraduate Diplomas Graduates Doctoral Degree Graduates Master’s Degree Graduates UJenius enrollment 2023 UJenius enrollment 2024 Oranje Carpet students 2023 Oranje Carpet students 2024 494 781 349 464 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 UJenius and Orange Carpet Enrolments 2024 Enrollment and student profiles he CBE had an impactful 2024, focusing on responsible (response-able) student behaviour, academic success, and innovation in teaching and learning. Enrolment remained strong with 12 081 students in undergraduate diplomas and certificates, and 10 573 students in undergraduate degrees. There was increased participation from top-performing students with APS >35, namely 1 652 students (43% of new intake). Postgraduate completions showed steady progress with 1 461 postgraduate graduates in 2024 of which 1 261 graduates (86%) in honours and postgraduate diplomas, 158 graduates (11%) in master’s degrees, and 42 graduates (3%) in doctoral degrees. Programme qualifications mix and academic excellence Our programme quality mix is designed to provide flexible educational pathways, allowing students to enter at various levels and progress towards higher qualifications. The CBE offered 158 subsidised programmes in 2024. Key initiatives saw 4IR technologies, decolonisation, and sustainability embedded into curricula. Using the A2B Ashoka transformation methodology, CBE promoted student responsiveness and problem solving, with notable improvements in student performance, 12% improvement in pass rates across 32 modules, and a significant growth in academic excellence. UJenius enrolment increased from 494 (2023) to 781 (2024), representing a 36% growth. Orange Carpet students grew from 349 (2023) to 464 (2024), a 25% increase. Academic governance, support and success The CBE strengthened academic governance by developing innovative assessment tools that were adopted university wide. Artificial intelligence tools were integrated into curriculum design and assessment strategies, supporting both students and staff in creating innovative learning experiences. 20
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