INTRODUCTION School of Accounting School of Economics School of Management School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy School of Consumer Intelligence and Information Systems Prof Tankiso Moloi Executive Dean College of Business and Economics necessary to prepare a diverse student body for professional agility and a lifetime of meaningful engagement. The CBE prides itself on a capacity for continuous self-reinvention. We channel our multidisciplinary expertise through six specialised knowledge hubs, encompassing thirteen departments, three SARChI Chairs, and ten research centres. Our specialised schools: Accounting; Consumer Intelligence and Information Systems; Economics, Management; Public Management; Governance and Public Policy; and Tourism and Hospitality, collaborate to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions for a complex world. Following the University of Johannesburg’s 20th anniversary in 2025, the CBE remains firmly anchored in Africa whilst actively shaping the Global South. The 2025 academic year marked a pivotal alignment with UJ’s core strategic pillars: Societal Impact and Sustainability; Technology for the Future; and Global Footprint and Partnerships. Our College is home to a vibrant community of 19 172 students. The undergraduate cohort comprises 15 837 students (83%), characterised by a strong female representation of 58%. Within this Higher education currently stands at a crossroads of rapid technological evolution and shifting economic landscapes. At the College of Business and Economics (CBE), we do not want to be observers of this change; we want to be one of its architects. Driven by a distinct CBE mindset, our scholars and professional support staff members develop the high-demand skills and robust support systems 4 5 College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2025 College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2025
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