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Our innovation commitment 2006 communike Digitised by the University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2010 un The challenges of management education The SPMA achieves status as an independent professional school is issued by: Faculty of Economic and Prof De Wit neem afskeid Prof Nico Roux - In Memoriam Management Sciences Staff members recognised for innovation University of Pretoria Special advisor to the South Mrican Government Alumni and other stakeholders of this Reaching out to children in need Faculty receive COMMUNIKe free of charge. Die wereld aan die voete van 'n Oud-Tukkie Opinions that are expressed in this 'n Droom word waar publication are not necessarily the Uit die hart van 'n kind Good, better, best opinion of the Faculty. Minister receives a Masters Degree Die Fakulteit erken sy sports terre ENQUIRIES~ Tourism Volunteers Programme adds value at many levels Collecting balls for charity The Editor: COinmunike Faculty of Economic and Management Looking past the Trade Balance Deficit Sciences I Simply the Best University of Pretoria Settlement discount GABEK - the way to go with research PRETORIA 0002 SAJEMS Tel: (012) 420-4753 World Bank Tax Practitioner Survey might bring relief Fax: (012) 362 5194 E-mail: [email protected] Leaders join our Department of Tourism Management Patents, Prizes and Pleasure What an amazing view Gravity model for trading partners of South Mrica Editors Practical training for entrepreneurs Sonja van d~r. Waldt , Doret van dar Westhuizen PhD students hooked on research (012) 420-4753 Honorary Doctorate for Dr Sam Motsuenyane Production CHllLidesign Southern Mrican Tax Institute winter programme (012) 332-3833 RBI hosts breakfast meeting UP recognize'tl as CFA Program Partner Institution Printing CPO Print The<;>ry meets practice (012) 342 1978 Laureate awards for the Faculty A "reality check" for students Editing International student seminar Michelle Viljoen The Department of Tourism Management does it again Uit toeka se dae Departement Ouditkunde tree op as gehalte versekeraar communike 3 Digitised by the University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2010 Message from the Dean's desk Business confidence in South Africa remained high in 2006. This was demonstrated, among others, by the continuing bull market on the JSE Securities Exchange. Buoyant consumer spending was tempered somewhat by gradual interest rates increases announced by the Reserve Bank. An ever increasing number of tourists visit- ing our country was particularly heartening, with South Africa being recognised as one of the top preferred tourist destinations in the world. These and other developments create wonderful opportunities for our graduates and students to contribute to the economy and assist in creating a better life for all the people of South Africa. On the academic front, 2006 was an event ful year for the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. The University rec ognised four staff members in the Faculty for excellence in teaching innovation. We are especially proud of Prof Yolanda Jordaan and Prof Berendien Lubbe who received Laurentius awards. Several other staff members received their Masters and Doctoral degrees and five of our young staff members are presently study- ing and lecturing abroad at the University of Toronto, Carnegie-Mellon University, Monash University, the National University of Singapore and the Vrije University in Amsterdam. The Faculty nominated Dr Sam Motswenyane for an honorary doctorate for his contribution to the development of black entrepreneurs. Prof C Koornhof, Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences The research momentum in the Faculty con tinued, with a further increase in the number of referred articles published as well as the received a trophy from the Student Representative Council for being the house that made publication of several new academic books. the most progress during the year. Many of our students were also actively involved in the Two of the academic journals of the Faculty community outreach programmes of the Faculty. were accepted on international indexes of The year 2006 was also a year of planning and preparation for three important future academic journals. The South African Journal events: of Economic and Management Sciences (SAJEMS) was accepted on the International • The Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) audit of the University of Pretoria Science Index (lSI) and the Journal of Public in May 2007. Management on the International Bibliography • The 2008 Centenary celebrations of the University of Pretoria. of Social Sciences (IBSS). • The 2010 Soccer World Cup. 'Commercii' , the Faculty's student house and other departmental student houses were very I hope that you will enjoy reading about the many activities of the students and staff of active during 2006, organizing several inter the Faculty. May I conclude by thanking our staff and students for their input and contri- esting events for our students. 'Commercii' bution to the 2006 edition of Communike. 2006• 4 communike Digitised by the University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2010 New Vice-Principal to lead the Faculty IISouth Africa needs real world-class universities that can compete at the highest level. The University of Pretoria is already among the universities that are competing at a high level and has a good reputation. II - Prof Nthabiseng Ogude Prof Nthabiseng Ogude has been appointed as Vice-Principal at the University of Pretoria and also has line responsibility for the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. She is not only the first black woman to serve in this position at the University, but was also the first black woman to obtain a PhD in Chemistry (Chemical Education) from the University of the Witwatersrand. Prof Ogude held other positions as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Technology and Innovation) at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and Dean of Research at the Technikon RSA. Prof Ogude has 26 years of experi ence in tertiary education. She also has extensive management and leadership experience resulting from her ten years in senior strategic, academic leadership positions. Prof Ogude was born in Sharpville and is married to Prof James Ogude, an Associate Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand. The couple has two grown-up children. The challenges of management education The head of the Department of Business Management faces the challenges of management education in a developing and trans forming country. The Head of the Department of Business Management in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Prof Giel Nieman, presented his inaugural address on June 6, 2006. His address focused on the challenges of management education in a developing and trans forming country. According to him, South Africa has been in a process of transformation since 1994 and its political and social systems have changed drastically over the past twelve years. It is furthermore regarded as a developing economy with particular problems, lega cies and inequities that require attention and focus. Prof Nieman said that certain chal lenges to management education emanate from these changes. He feels that it is important to consider how the political environment and the business landscape have changed in South Africa and what government and business expect from universities, in particular in terms of business and management education. In his address he also considered what is happening in management education in other parts of the world and how the Department of Business Management at UP has responded and should reshape its management education to meet these challenges. 2006 communike 5 Digitised by the University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2010 The SPMA achieves status as an independent professional School It is with elation that the School of Public Management and Administration (SPMA) announces its establishment as an independent professional School within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Since its inception in 1994 it has demonstrated its commitment to and excellence in promoting sustainable development in the public sector in South Africa, Africa and beyond. By virtue of its business, the SPMA serves as Regionally and internationally, its relationship with relevant entities is expanding. The the main repository of research and as a con School has close ties with foreign diplomatic services, USAID, various academic institutions, duit for' education and training in the South policy think tanks and prominent advocacy groups. In an education and training context, African Public Administration and Management the SPMA prides itself as being Africa's largest postgraduate School in Public Management arena. The SPMA