Leader's Angle: Investment perspectives in an uncertain world
Come and listen to Prof Prieur du Plessis, expert on investment research and portfolio management, sharing his views on Investment perspectives in an uncertain world at the USB on Friday, 30 July. For people not able to attend, the talk will be streamed live via the internet for the first time. Read more.

USB Alumni Refresher Seminar - 26 & 27 August
The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) and its Alumni Association hosts its annual Alumni Refresher Seminar on Thursday, 26 and Friday, 27 August 2010. This seminar is open to all interested persons, but a special rate for USB and USB-ED alumni applies.

MBA open day and country-wide breakfast sessions
The MBA Admissions Office of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) is now open for applications for the 2011 intake. MBA open days as well as countrywide breakfast sessions are to be held.

USB-ED reads latest business books
USB Executive Development will discuss the book Architects of Poverty by Moeletsi Mbeki at its next We Read For You book forum in Cape Town on 30 July.

Growing the fruits of HIV/Aids research
This USB Leaders' Lab article covers a study that identifies the need for a centre to facilitate a strategic mission in HIV/Aids research and to stimulate research output and product innovation in South Africa.

 

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Mobility changes the way Africa does business
Mobile services and solutions promise to transform African businesses in the same way that the internet transformed organisations in the more affluent world, writes LANCE HARRIS in this USB Agenda magazine article.

 

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USB MBA graduate finalist in international MBA competition
Will Coetsee, a recent University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) MBA graduate, has been selected as one of four finalists for the MBA Student of the Year Award 2010 hosted by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and The Independent newspaper in the UK.

USB and JSE announce local partnership to advance JSE SRI Index

USB signs agreement with University of Bath School of Management

USB alumni: complete international ratings survey now

MBA – apply now for the 2011 intake
The MBA degree of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) attracts students from across the country and from abroad. To enrol for the January/February 2011 intake,

 

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USB programme prepares people for PhD research
The demand for business-related PhDs is increasing worldwide. To help people prepare for doctoral studies, the USB will present a doctoral research training programme in September this year. This will be facilitated by Prof Arthur Money, research director at Henley Management College, UK, and other local research experts. Read more.

Africa poised to claim the 21st century from China
At the University of Stellenbosch Business School's recent Africa Day celebration Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu said Africa is poised to claim the 21st century from China. Videos of his talk and a panel discussion on African business development can now be viewed.

SA is a classroom of the world
South Africa is becoming a classroom for the world's future managers if the increasing number of overseas students who attend programmes at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) and its executive education company USB Executive Development Ltd (USB-ED) is anything to go by.

Investing in the bottom of the pyramid
In this USB Leaders' Lab article two companies whose business strategies aid economic development demonstrate the power of a 'sustainability vision' in combating malaria in Africa.

People promote company culture
In this recent Rapport article Dr Arnold Smit of USB Executive Development says people are responsible for promoting a company's culture.

USB Executive Development spreads its wings further into Africa
USB Executive Development (USB-ED), the executive development company of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB), is extending its business management development activities even further into Africa to Ghana, Kenya and Zimbabwe.

Vuvuzelas blown in support of Bafana

Village Soccer exhibition partially sponsored by USB
A craft art exhibition, Village Soccer, consisting of 40 embroidered panels depicting soccer teams in the rural Blouberg district of Limpopo, opens at the Mogalakwena Craft Art Gallery in Cape Town on 31 May 2010. The exhibition is partially sponsored by the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB).

We Read For You – Architects of Poverty by Moeletsi Mbeki
USB Executive Development will discuss the book Architects of Poverty by Moeletsi Mbeki at its next We Read For You book forum in Gauteng on 4 June and in Cape Town on 30 July.

 

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Foreclosure mediation offers the highway
The Accreditation Initiative of the Africa Centre for Dispute Settlement (ACDS) – based at the University of Stellenbosch Business School – will soon open the mediation highway for traffic around foreclosures and a range of other disputes.

 

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Let us speak and listen differently
In this USB Agenda opinion article Prof Julian Sonn writes that 'old-fashioned racism exhibits the more overt and explicit expression of superiority, whereas modern racism is covert and subtle'.

 

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Execute strategy with intelligence
This USB Leaders' Lab article provides criteria for success in realising the potential benefits of a business intelligence system as a contributor to strategy execution.

USB celebrates Africa Day
The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) organised an Africa Day on 25 May themed Africa: Celebrating the emerging global player.

USB along with global organisations launches report on sustainability

USB's June MBA to start

Sustainability Committee asks for clothes against cold

UK partner on third visit to USB

USB's new director takes office
The USB's new director, Prof John Powell, has taken office as head of the business school.

USB celebrates Africa Day with Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu as speaker
The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) will be celebrating Africa Day on 25 May with the theme Africa Day: Celebrating the emerging global player. Prof Wiseman Nkuhulu is the guest speaker.

 

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USB Western Cape alumni invited to World Cup warm-up social
Alumni of the USB and USB-ED are invited to a Soccer World Cup warm-up social gathering on Thursday, 3 June.

Disengaged employees cost companies billions, USB audience hears
The audience at the recent USB Leader's Angle talk heard that companies globally are losing billions each year owing to reduced productivity as a result of employees feeling disengaged from their workplaces.

When the vuvuzelas blow
After kick-off, the Soccer World Cup might just deliver a winning goal for South African project management, business acumen and brand, writes Antoinette Slabbert, in this USB Agenda article.

Do market-timing strategies work?
This University of Stellenbosch Business School Leaders' Lab article – based on an MBA study – shows that it is possible to build a model that can beat stock market benchmarks.

USB-ED launches Centre for Project Management Intelligence
USB-Executive Development Ltd (USB-ED) will launch a new Centre for Project Management Intelligence.

Full-time MBA class visit Media24 head office

USB completes MBA World Tour

USB reaches new agreements with overseas schools

American school on two-week study tour at USB

USB-ED presents leadership programme with partner for third year

USB celebrate Africa Day with Wiseman Nkuhlu as speaker
The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) will host a seminar to celebrate Africa Day on Tuesday, 25 May. Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu, economic advisor to former president Thabo Mbeki, will give the keynote address.

USB-ED presents a Master Class in Strategy in Gauteng and Cape Town
The Strategy Master Class is aimed at individuals who are senior and experienced leaders in organisations. USB Executive Development Limited (USB-ED) will present the class in Gauteng from 20 – 21 May and in Cape Town from 27 – 28 May.

 

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USB students and alumni invited to Reserve bank meeting
The South African Reserve Bank invites USB students and alumni to attend the first Monetary Policy Forum meeting for the year in Cape Town on 26 May.

 

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USB's new matrix measures corporate governance levels of JSE companies
The inaugural 2010 PIC Corporate Governance Rating Matrix of the top 40 JSE companies conducted by the University of Stellenbosch Business School's Unit for Corporate Governance in Africa on behalf of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has been released.

Meet USB's new director: Man of many talents
In the latest USB Agenda magazine the USB's director-to-be, Prof John Powell, speaks about his varied interests.

King III – International best practice or best preach?
In the latest USB Leaders' Lab journal Daniel Malan asks if corporate South Africa can translate an international best practice document into international best practice?

MBA students clean up dam for Earth Day
The newly launched Sustainability Association of the full-time MBA class at the University of Stellenbosch Business School did a clean-up of a dam site as part of Earth Day 2010.

New USB Alumni Association branch established in East Africa

USB takes part in Homecoming Revolution London event

USB MBA alumnus appointed as director of UNISA music directorate

USB Leader's Angle: NeuroLeadership
The next USB Leader's Angle is taking place on 30 April in the form of a panel discussion on NeuroLeadership – New insights from neuroscience help leaders to lead with more impact. Read more.

Attend open day at USB and apply for June MBA class
The University of Stellenbosch Business School's MBA class commencing in June is filling up fast – only a few places remain. Prospective students are invited to attend the Open Day sessions at the USB on Wednesday, 28 April.

USB-ED presents first certificate course in Retail Management
The Certificate in Retail Management, presented by USB Executive Development (USB-ED), is aimed at retail managers who wish to change over from operational to strategic management.

USB programme prepares people for PhD research
The demand for business-related PhDs is increasing worldwide. To help people prepare for doctoral studies, the USB will present a doctoral research training programme in September this year. This will be facilitated by Prof Arthur Money, research director at Henley Management College, UK, and other local research experts. Read more.

Post recession talent and reward strategies for Africa and the Middle East
Wikus van Vuuren, managing executive: Middle East & Africa at USB Executive Development (USB-ED), recently delivered a keynote address at the Africa and Middle East Compensation and Benefits Forum Conference in London. This article is based on the topic of his address: Navigating out of the crisis – post-recession talent and reward strategies for Africa and the Middle East.

Radio interview: Malan on World Bank loan to Eskom
Listen to this interview on the Afrikaans radio station RSG with Daniel Malan, head of the USB's Unit for Corporate Governance in Africa, as he comments on the World Bank's R30 billion loan to Eskom.

Full-time MBA class on business visit to Khayelitsha
The full-time MBA class of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) visited Khayelitsha in Cape Town to get a first-hand idea of business in this township.

Deputy Minister of Health, a student at USB, dies

Four USB PhD students to attend summer academy in France

USB Lodge offers accommodation in June-July vacation

Final call for students and alumni to apply for USB study tours
A few places are still open for students and alumni wishing to partake in one of the four study tours that the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) is offering to America, China, the UK and The Netherlands from 17 to 27 September.

The crucial role of good governance for a sustainable African future
The USB's Unit for Corporate Governance in Africa is hosting an international conference where the importance of good governance for a sustainable African future will be discussed. It is taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on 20 and 21 April 2010. Read more.

Still a few places open in USB's MBA class starting in June
The University of Stellenbosch Business School's MBA class which commences in June is filling up fast – with a few places remaining. Prospective students are invited to attend Open Day sessions at the USB on Wednesday, 28 April.

SA directors urged to gain specialised knowledge
A new Director Development Programme offered by USB Executive Development aims to help directors gain specialised knowledge.

Companies 'don't think green of their own accord'
Companies don't think green of their own accord, says Jako Volschenk, University of Stellenbosch Business School environmental finance lecturer, in this article which appeared in the newspaper Die Burger recently.

 

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USB Lodge offers accommodation in June-July vacation
Are you coming to Cape Town for the winter holidays over June and July? The University of Stellenbosch Business School's Bellvista Lodge – a three-star hotel that is centrally situated in the Tyger Valley area – has comfortable rooms available. Read more.

For 11th year The Netherlands EMBA students study at USB

Positive feedback from USB Alumni survey

Prof Frikkie Herbst receives teaching award

USB-ED manager speaks at conference in London

Next USB Leader's Angle: NeuroLeadership
Diarise the next USB Leader's Angle on 30 April and join us for a panel discussion on NeuroLeadership – New insights from neuroscience help leaders to lead with more impact.

USB MBA intake in June becoming popular
For the second year, the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) will take in MBA students in June – an especially popular time to commence studies for those not living in Cape Town. Prospective students are invited to attend Open Day sessions on Wednesday, 28 April.

USB-ED presents Certificate in Coaching Practice
USB Executive Development (USB-ED) presents the Certificate in Coaching Practice aimed at HR professionals, trainers, consultants and managers who wish to develop a professional coaching career. The programme starts on 12 April.

 

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Radio interview: Prof Eon Smit on future of SA business schools
Listen to Prof Eon Smit, director of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB), being interviewed by Johannesburg's Talk Radio 702 and Cape Town's 567 CapeTalk on the future of SA business schools. Listen.

Competing corporate governance models emerge from financial crisis
Prof Louis-Henry Verbeke, chairperson of the Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School Board in Belgium, who spoke at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) Leader's Angle presentation, said the stage is set for competing corporate governance models to emerge.

 

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Tips for the new manager on the block
In this Sunday Times article, Prof Basil Leonard, executive: Enterprise Learning and Development of USB Executive Development (USB-ED), gives tips for new managers on how to work with teams.

 

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Bus Rapid Transit under spotlight at BoP meeting
The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems that four South African cities intend to use will benefit the poor. So attendees of the USB Bottom of the Pyramid Learning Lab heard from experts at a recent meeting.

USB centre launches dispute settlement practitioners' council
The Africa Centre for Dispute Settlement (ACDS) at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) has launched the National Dispute Settlement Practitioners' Accreditation Council.

Aziakpono invited to deliver paper at Oxford University

Visit USB stall at MBA World Tour in Frankfurt

Top faculty award for USB Development Finance student

MBA class gives works of art to USB

Does corporate governance have room for crazy ideas?
Humungous change ... and room again for competing ideas. This is the title of the Leader's Angle presentation by Belgian Prof Louis-Henri Verbeke on Tuesday, 9 March. Prof Verbeke, an international expert on business ethics and corporate governance, will look at how "crazy ideas" affect best practice in governance, ethics, benchmarking and more. Read more.

MBA intake in June: Come to Open Day on Wednesday, 28 April
Thinking about starting your MBA at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) in June this year? To help you obtain all the information you need, we invite you our Open Day sessions on Wednesday, 28 April. You can even attend an MBA class.

USB-ED's first evening classes in Project Management start on 6 April
It is now, for the first time, possible to follow USB Executive Development's certificate programme in Project Management part-time. This programme is aimed at middle to senior managers who need to launch or manage projects.

 

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Visit USB stall at MBA World Tour in London
The USB is once again taking part in the QS World MBA Tour this year. If you are in London at present and are considering an MBA, please visit the USB stand at this event which starts on 4 March. Read more.

Thou shalt be ethical
In this article Daniel Malan, head of the Unit for Corporate Governance in Africa at the University of Stellenbosch Business School, explains why the social and ethics committees envisaged by the draft Companies Regulations won't work.

What hinders successful CSR implementation in African companies?
According to a recent German survey, South Africa seems to be leading the way in terms of corporate responsibility on the African continent. Dr Arnold Smit, a faculty member at USB Executive Development, argues that we are a long way from really integrating CSR into our business operations.

Leader's Angle: Why SA needs to resolve conflict through mediation
If mediation can cut the cost of conflict resolution by millions of rands and produce acceptable outcomes within a day, why the slow uptake of this form of dispute resolution among SA's legal fraternity? This was the question posed by international mediation expert, John Brand, at the USB's Leader's Angle presentation this week.

New MPhil in Management Coaching starts off with 29 students

Dean of top school in Belgium on USB board

 

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USB-ED appoints executive for its Centre for Business and Society

 

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On business leadership, dispute resolution and the King III report
Come and listen to John Brand, one of South Africa's most experienced alternative dispute resolution (ADR) experts, as he discusses mediation and the principles of dispute resolution as set out in the King III report at the USB Leader's Angle talk on Wednesday 3 March. Read more.

USB take part in Homecoming Revolution in London
The USB and USB-ED are taking part in the London event of the Homecoming Revolution 2010 during March.

Discussion session on global trends in civil litigation
The Africa Centre for Dispute Settlement at the University of Stellenbosch Business School presents a discussion session on Global Trends in Civil Litigation: implications for South African lawyers on Friday, 26 February. Read more.

Talent, virtues and corporate responsibility
In this article Dr Arnold Smit, a faculty member at USB Executive Development, raises the question: How does talent management relate to corporate responsibility and sustainable development?

USB-ED achieves joint 1st place in national survey
USB Executive Development Ltd (USB-ED), the executive education arm of the University of Stellenbosch Business School, received the joint first place in the PMR.africa annual survey of executive education providers in South Africa.

New professor of development finance appointed at USB

Join the USB's Alumni group on LinkedIn

Diverse development finance students commence studies

Biggest class in years for Afrikaans Modular MBA starts

USB appoints new director
The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) has appointed Professor John Powell, head of Marketing and Strategy at Cardiff University Business School (CARBS) in Wales, as its new director.

The crucial role of good governance for a sustainable African future
The Unit for Corporate Governance in Africa is hosting an international conference on 20 and 21 April 2010. The keynote address will be delivered by Nobel Peace Prize winner, former under-secretary general of the United Nations and former president of Finland, Martti Ahtisaari.

 

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Western Cape alumni invited to strategy session
All alumni of the USB and USB-ED in the Western Cape are invited to a Western Cape Alumni Committee strategy session on Saturday, 20 February.

Wine marketers learn how to surf the digital wave at USB-ED
USB Executive Development (USB-ED) has teamed up with international e-marketing specialists Britefire to offer a three-day programme in Marketing Wine Online.

Convergence to define ICT trends in 2010
Convergence will be one of the key trends that define the development of ICT technologies in 2010, says Martin Butler, Information Systems Management lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB).

 

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USB-ED and Woolworths open doors for unemployed graduates

Case study competition on corporate governance in Africa relieves dearth in local cases

USB donates money to project in Limpopo

Alumni survey

New ICT technologies — a business perspective on their impact in 2010 and beyond
Join Martin Butler, senior lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB), as he presents a timely update on the ICT technologies that research analysts believe are important for 2010 and beyond at the first Leader's Angle talk of the year on 29 January. Read more.

Executive development courses for 2010
USB Executive Development offers a range of short courses in 2010.

 

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MBA graduates may turn away from Wall Street
The global financial crisis will have a major impact on the future of business schools. Speaking at the opening of the academic year of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) on Thursday, 14 January 2010, Professor Eon Smit, outgoing director of the USB, said there are more lessons to be learned from the crisis, both for USB and for the global business school community.

 

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Video: Vice-rector welcomes USB students
In this video of the academic opening of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) on 14 January 2010, Prof Arnold van Zyl, Vice-rector: Research of Stellenbosch University, talks about the importance of research and education in changing the lives of families.

 

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USB advisory board member broadens role at global firm

French audience hears about USB-ED's entrepreneurial model for SA

USB director part of panel to discuss economy in Europe

New ICT technologies — a business perspective on their impact in 2010 and beyond
Join Martin Butler, senior lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB), as he presents a timely and essential update on the ICT technologies that research analysts believe are important for 2010 and beyond at the first Leader's Angle talk of the year on 29 January. Read more.

MBA – last days for applications for full-time and part-time programmes
Only a couple of days are left to apply for the USB's full-time and part-time MBA programme. A number of bursaries are still available for the MBA starting in 2010. Apply now.

MPhil in Management Coaching – new programme starts in 2010
Enrol for the inaugural class of South Africa's first SAQA-accredited master's degree in Management Coaching. Commencing in 2010, this MPhil degree is the latest addition to the University of Stellenbosch Business School's (USB) range of degree programmes. Enrol now!

USB MBA student tastes success
He has been fascinated by all things retail for years, and was rewarded with a major retail award. In this USB Agenda magazine article MBA student Rall Naude shares his future plans with Sieraaj Ahmed.

 

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The ascent to the summit
Transforming to a high-performance organisation is a resolute journey sustained by authentic leadership and new-economy values. Learn from SA success stories writes Christo Nel in this USB Leaders' Lab journal article.

 

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Technology innovation to mark out future business leaders
The business leaders of the future will be those who identify the next generation of technological innovations and advances, said Dr Rias J van Wyk from the USA. He was the last Leader's Angle speaker for the year at the USB.

 

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USB holds year-end dinner and prize-giving ceremony

USB-ED holds graduation ceremony

Stimulate economic recovery — with technology-based innovation!
Join Dr Rias J van Wyk, an authority on technology management and innovation for sustainability, at the last USB Leader's Angle talk for the year on Wednesday, 2 December. Dr Van Wyk is based in the USA.

 

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Bursaries available for full-time MBA
A number of bursaries are still available for the USB's internationally accredited MBA starting in 2010. The closing date is fast approaching. Apply now.

Enrol for SA's first master's in Management Coaching at the USB
Enrol for the inaugural class of South Africa's first SAQA-accredited master's degree in Management Coaching for 2010. This MPhil degree is the latest addition to the University of Stellenbosch Business School's (USB) range of degree programmes. Enrol now!

Business leaders need to face up to the climate change challenge
The United Nations' Climate Change Conference, to be held in Copenhagen in December, provides a major opportunity for global business leaders to address some key issues that will make a real difference in the fight against climate change. So said Jonathon Hanks, lead author of the SA Carbon Disclosure Project report at the latest USB Leader's Angle talk.

 

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How the USB MBA grows leaders
In this USB Agenda magazine article Amanda Matthee questioned USB facilitators and students about the path to becoming a leader.

 

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Global Compact – Is Africa too slow?
Companies doing business in Africa need to demonstrate greater commitment to the principles of corporate citizenship, writes Daniel Malan, head of the USB's Unit for Corporate Governance in Africa, in the USB Leaders' Lab journal.

 

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UN representatives from Africa trained for the first time in SA
Earlier this month, African representatives of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have, for the first time, received leadership training on native African soil on a programme presented by USB Executive Development (USB-ED) in South Africa.

USB Alumni Association branches hold year-end functions

Two USB MBA students on exchange to Australia in 2010

The climate change challenge: Testing the limits of business leadership
A few seats remain for the next Leader's Angle where Jonathan Hanks, lead author of the SA Carbon Disclosure Project report, will speak about The climate change challenge: Testing the limits of business leadership on Friday, 20 November.

 

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Workshop: Get to grips with IT governance
On 23 November 2009, the Unit for Corporate Governance in Africa at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) is presenting a workshop on IT governance focusing on issues raised by the King III Report. Read more.

We Read for You – The World is Flat
USB Executive Development presents a We Read for You session on the book The World is Flat by Thomas L Friedman. It will be presented by Martin Butler, USB IT systems lecturer, in Gauteng on 20 November.

 

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Developing leaders for a global business environment
Professor Michael Osbaldeston, former dean of Cranfield University School of Management in the UK, who is visiting the USB and USB-ED, writes about developing leaders for a global business environment.

Taking advantage of bad times
Economies go through cycles of wealth generation followed by contraction – and even destruction. Yet recessions keep catching us unawares. In this USB Agenda article Sikonathi Mantshantsha investigates the means to survive.

 

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Award-winning wines: who cares?
Wine awards are losing their credibility and influence on the purchasing choices of South African wine drinkers. In this USB Leaders' Lab journal article Christiane von Arnim and Prof Frikkie Herbst convey pertinent messages to the wine industry.

 

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USB and alumni celebrate 10 years of pioneering NPO management programme
The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of an initiative started by its MBA students to help equip current and potential managers of non-profit organisations (NPOs) with management skills.

USB launches SA's first master's degree in management coaching

USB extends partnerships with global business schools

Sustainability Week on USB campus

Fedics caterers at USB receive top awards

The climate change challenge: Testing the limits of business leadership
Jonathan Hanks, lead author of the SA Carbon Disclosure Project report, will speak about The climate change challenge: Testing the limits of business leadership at the next Leader's Angle on Friday, 20 November. Read more.

USB to hold year-end dinner and prize-giving ceremony
The USB will hold its annual year-end dinner and prize-giving ceremony for final-year MBA, MDevFin and PhD students on Friday evening, 27 November. Read more.

USB-ED presents MBA foundation programme
The MBA Foundation Programme of USB Executive Development Ltd (USB-ED) is aimed at prospective MBA students and takes place from 7 to 11 December 2009.

 

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Strategic success: An elusive dream or a real possibility?
Prof Marius Ungerer, associate professor in Strategic Management on the MBA programme of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB), contends that strategy is a vital part of the DNA of a successful organisation.

SA's debate begins here
In the latest USB Agenda magazine, Terry Bell, author and editor, warns that the consequences of surplus capacity and surplus production are challenges that the South African government and business must confront.

 

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What venture capitalists bet on
In this USB Leaders' Lab journal article, Bart van Deventer and Dr Chipo Mlambo look at the criteria that venture capitalists use when deciding whether to back a business or not.

 

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USB ranked in Top 40 in the world and Number 1 in Africa
The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) has jumped more than thirty places to position itself within the top 40 of the 100 leading business schools in the world, according to the Aspen Institute's 2009-10 edition of its alternative Beyond Grey Pinstripes survey.

USB receives A-rating in global survey

Radical change for businesses here to stay, says top UK business school professor

Developing leaders for a global business environment
Prof Michael Osbaldeston, Emeritus Professor, Cranfield School of Management in the UK, is the next Leader's Angle speaker on 23 October. Read more.

USB-ED presents Google AdWords programme
USB-ED, in collaboration with Google, will be presenting the power of online advertising through the Google AdWords introduction and advanced programmes starting in Cape Town on 5 November.

 

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World's best business schools to meet in Cape Town
The 1 000 Best Business Schools will gather at the Eduniversal World Convention in Cape Town from 26 to 28 October.

Expensive cars for ministers - a necessary extravagance?
Daniel Malan, head of the USB's Unit for Corporate Governance in Africa, discusses top politicians and their cars.

Prof Eon Smit: The end of an era
Prof Eon Smit retires as director after 12 years at the helm and looks forward to a year-long sabbatical.

 

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Get HR to the top
In this USB Leaders' Lab article, Gary Pienaar and Prof Laetitia van Dyk look at how the changing role of HR enhances competitiveness in global companies.

 

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USB launches new website and newsletter
The USB has launched a brand-new website and electronic newsletter that offers fresh content, fast navigation and an easy read to members of the USB community ⌐ alumni, business friends, managers and students.

USB prepares PhD students through special programme

Three USB Alumni Association branches elect new committees

USB MBA students visit headquarters of global firms