Prof Thea Tselepis Vice Dean: Teaching and Learning College of Business and Economics Dr Hussain Coovadia Vice Dean: Non-Subsidised Programmes and Global Engagement College of Business and Economics TEACHING AND LEARNING The CBE is committed to academic excellence, driven by innovative teaching initiatives that ensure our students receive a transformative, relevant, and high-quality education. We have cultivated a student-centric learning ecosystem that uses evidence-based interventions to strengthen both retention and academic success. Our strategic focus on targeted advising, enhanced academic support, and early alert practices yielded significant results in 2025. In this regard, the College achieved an undergraduate module success rate of 89,8% and successfully reduced the secondyear undergraduate dropout rate to 6,7%. In parallel with these academic gains, the CBE expanded its student experience portfolio, launching thirteen undergraduate and nine postgraduate satisfaction initiatives. To bridge the gap between education and the professional world, we scaled employability programmes to reach 11 204 students through volunteering and work-integrated learning streams. Furthermore, we supported the completion of 5 028 registrations for massive open online courses (MOOCs) and continuing education programmes (CEPs), significantly broadening our students’ skills sets for the modern economy. Enrolment and Student Profile In alignment with institutional enrolment planning, the CBE experienced steady growth across its academic programmes in 2025. The undergraduate subsidised headcount increased from 15 593 in 2024 to 15 837 in 2025, representing a notable rise that remains consistent with our strategic targets. Similarly, non-subsidised programme registrations grew from 7 444 to 7 573, reflecting the continued market relevance of our diverse educational offerings and a healthy year-on-year trajectory. The profile of our undergraduate body continues to underscore the CBE’s commitment to academic excellence and social mobility. Notably, 2 006 first-year students from Quintile 1 and 2 schools registered with an admission point score (APS) of 35 or higher, accounting for 54,1% of the cohort. This demonstrates our success in attracting highachieving students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. At the postgraduate level, the College has intentionally managed growth to align with our high standards of supervision and research quality. The total postgraduate headcount increased to 3 335 students in 2025, up from 3 213 in the previous year. This cohort includes 1 993 students enrolled in honours and postgraduate diplomas, and 978 students at the master’s level. Our strategic focus on deepening our research impact is further evidenced by our 364 doctoral candidates. Furthermore, our international footprint is represented by 191 non-subsidised international students across both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 18 19 College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2025 College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2025
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