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LTY OF ECONOM I C AND NAGEMEN T SCIENCES Digitised by the University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2010 ) R I A 1 Facing OU tcomes-based challenges "The year 2002 was a challenging and successful one for the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences." The faculty has had to confront the changes in higher education as set out by the government's Department of Higher Education. These changes involve the development of outcomes based education, discussions around rationalisation, as well as mergers of universities and the drive to improve the quality of higher education in order to become globally competitive. Our faculty endeavoured to meet these challenges with a positive aHitude. The faculty, together with the South African Broadcasting Corporation and Mafube Publishing hosted a ground-breaking confer ence titled: "Unpacking the New Partnership for Africa's Development". The conference attracted speakers from different parts of the world, was attended by 500 delegates and was financially sponsored by MTN, IDC, Metropolitan Life and Murray and Roberts. We continue to receive grants from major donors, who see the faculty as a hub of excel lence. I am proud to announce that during this year, we received $200 000 from the Ford Foundation to support and promote equitable, Ambassador Andrew Young. The Honourable Ambassador Andrew Young was a contempo sustainable economic growth in eastern and rary of the late Martin Luther King Jnr., the first African-American USA Ambassador to the southern Africa through expanding the econo United Nations. We now stand among the top faculties and universities in the world who my and policy analysis capacity of public sec have honoured this world-renowned individual. tor institutions, managers and leaders. We The above examples are only some of the faculty's achievements. Everything we do, also received a Rl million grant from the we do for the benefit of our students. We want them to be world-class and they must Carnegie Foundation. This grant is earmarked represent us honourably. for the development of Trade Law and We will continue to distinguish ourselves as a leading faculty, not only in South Africa, Economics in Trade and Investment. but also in the world at large. The faculty understands the need to develop relevant This faculty bestowed the degree, Doctor human capital for our country and the world and our graduates are trailblazers in this of Administration (Honoris Causa) to regard. I 2 communike 2002 Digitised by the University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2010 2 Facing outcomes-based challenges 4 General 10 SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES Is ...... _.-, .. 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PrInt CenIre (012) 348-2285 University of Pretoria communike 3 Digitised by the University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2010 ubxceo 11 enc CIIO:I.II.I~ FOR FINANCIAL SCIENCES CHAIRPERSON CHAIRPERSON CHAIRPERSON Prof. Jan van Prof. Carolina Prof. Ronel Rensburg Heerden Koornhof Tel 4203395 Tel 4203451 Tel 4203423 E-mail E-mail [email protected] [email protected] ............... [email protected] DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING H E A D Prof. Carolina H E A D Prof. Ronel Rensbu rg Koornhof Tel 4203395 Tel 4203423 E-mail koorn [email protected] DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT H E A D Prof. Leo Vermeulen Tel 4203074 E-mail Ivermeu [email protected] 4 communike 2002 Digitised by the University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2010 A L G E { A L Economic and Management Sciences and Theology Honours Leaders After many months of deliberation and discussing the future of leadership CREDIT both In the private and public sectors, the FaculUes of Economic and Management Sciences and Theology pursued the idea of granting honorary where the degrees to two international figures who represent uncontested leadership: Ambassador Andrew Young and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. CREDIT is due The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences bestowed upon the former USA People usually work for the following two rea ambassador to the United Nations and former mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, USA the DAdmin sons: to contribute in reaching the objectives (Honoris Causa)., The Faculty of Theology bestowed the Doctor of Theology (Honoris Causa) of the organisation and in so doing reach their upon the Nobel Peace Prize Winner. personal objectives. For some people the lat These distinguished individuals epitomize morality, ethics and global leadership. For ter - reaching own objectives and satisfying both, seeking the political kingdom is not the ultimate. "Leading by example to promote personal needs - weigh heavier. Some, howev the well-being of humans is the ultimate." The cornerstone of the survival of our species er, will do their outmost to meet the needs of is the creation of a better life for all, morality, ethics and a strong economy. Flourishing their departments and the organisation. The businesses create opportunities for human beings. Thus, these features institution of the Dean's Awards is a way in must drive leadership. For those who seek to know more about leader which the Faculty of Economic and ship in this millennium, we encourage you to read the book titled: Management Sciences try to show its appreci The commanding heights: The battle between ation to those who are prepared to walk the Government and the marketplace that is remaking extra mile. the modern world by Daniel Yergin and Joseph The first three recipients of the Dean's Stanislaw. Awards were from left: Mrs Irene van den Berg, Secretary to Prof. Vil-Nkomo, Ms Gene van Heerden, Lecturer in the Department of Marketing and Communication Management and Prof. Charlotte du Toit, Department of Economics. Prof. Vil-Nkomo, Dean of the Faculty and Dr Carstens, Faculty Manager presented the awards. As a businessperson, Andrew Young has taken particular interest in the development of busi ness enterprises in South Africa and in open ing up trade opportunities for the, country. He continues to promote development in Africa and hence has visited various African heads of state. Numerous institutions have honoured him and the Georgia State University recently established the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. He was also a key player in develop ing a collaborative working relationship between the University of Pretoria and Georgia State University. 2002 communike 5 Digitised by the University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2010 ALGE RAI orelgn stu ents GENSEC Bank and Ford hold their Foundation ump Up Econo lCS own at UP programmes The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences has enrolled 18 students from Eritrea. The Eritreans are all busy with masters degrees Economic growth and democratic governance are closely linked. Economic stagnation, and are among the top performers in their which brings with it higher unemployment, social unrest and crime can threaten new and classes. often fragile democracies. It can also lead to increased instability if the underlying eco During June 2002, a UP delegation, includ nomic policy issues are not tackled in an effective and sustainable manner. Such problems ing the faculty manager of the Faculty of cannot be resolved without addressing the country's need for trained economic policy Economic and Management Sciences, visited analysts. the alma mater of the Eritreans, the University This burning issue, together with the need for education and training across the board of Asmara. Discussions centred on matters and at all levels, underpins the very foundation of Gensec Bank's Corporate Social pertaining to their study at UP. The delegation Investment Strategy. Says Mr Eric Ratchikopa, Gensec Bank's general manager (corporate met, inter alia, with the President of the affairs), 'We see a relevant CSI programme as a business imperative - not something that University of Asmara, Dr Wolde-Ab Yisak, who you add on . No business can flourish in a society that has a poorly educated population is also playing a prominent role in the human and is wracked by discord. How can a business prosper if the public institutions around it resources development of Eritrea. He expressed are decaying? Our education, health and infrastructural systems are under immense pres his appreciation for the academic standards of sure. The initiatives we support are directed at facilitating a stable environment which is the faculty. conducive to the pursuit of business.' Indications are that two lecturers of the When approached by the University of Pretoria in March 1999 to provide financial Department of Public Administration of the support to develop appropriate postgraduate courses as well as short courses in Public Asmara University College