The School of Management Studies is made up of the following sections.
Actuarial Science
Actuaries use statistical techniques to solve financial and business problems and evaluate uncertain financial risks. Quantifying uncertainty helps individuals and companies proactively manage risk and withstand future adverse events. Actuaries operate within a strict professional and ethical framework. Actuaries have an extensive skill set used in insurance, pensions, investments, banking, health care, risk management, and other areas.
Marketing
The broad aim of marketing is to build awareness and promote products or services to a target audience. Studies in marketing broaden business skills and prepare students to specialise in different areas, including advertising, brand management, market research, reputation management, digital marketing and more.
Organisational Psychology
Organisational Psychology, also known as Industrial Psychology, applies psychological theories, principles, and research to the workplace context. It examines individual and group behaviour within organisations and seeks to enhance people management practices.
Applied Management
Applied Management is home to three Postgraduate Diplomas in Management, offering specialisations in Entrepreneurship, Sports Management and Marketing. A fourth specialisation is offered in Business Communication through the Professional Communication Unit. Applied Management also offers several undergraduate management-oriented service courses.
Professional Communication
The Professional Communication Unit (PCU) prepares students for the communicative demands of their professions. This unit offers a host of short and core courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students throughout the university, as well as the Postgraduate Diploma in Management in Business Communication.