The future of the MBA
We live in turbulent and complicated times and business schools are not immune to the uncertainties that now afflict so many aspects of our social and economic lives.
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The Passing of Conrad Viedge
The University was saddened to learn that Conrad Viedge passed away on 4 February 2022. A legend in his time at Wits Business School (WBS) and an integral part of the MBA programme for almost 35 years
08 Feb,2022
Press Release: WBS partners with BMF to advance leadership transformation in South Africa
Wits Business School (WBS) has signed a partnership agreement with the Black Management Forum (BMF) which both parties have described as a “historic moment”.
07 Feb,2022
Advancing Energy Security: A Conversation with Priscillah Mabelane, Sasol Executive Vice President
Wits Business School hosted our first WBS Leadership Dialogue of 2022! Our special guest was Ms Priscillah Mabelane, Executive Vice President, Energy Business at Sasol.
31 Jan,2022
African philanthropy helps business leaders create a more equal, inclusive world
Dr Keratiloe Mogotsi African Philanthropy lecturer and Programme Director for African Philanthropy Executive Education programmes interview
20 Jan,2022
Wits Business School makes the Case Centre’s Best-Seller List
Every year, the UK-based business case distributor, the Case Centre, publishes a list of its most popular business cases, based on sales. Wits Business School is proud that one of its cases
20 Jan,2022
South Africa and the World | A Political Economy Journey Through Time
‘An essential guide to understanding the intricacies of South Africa’s political economy and the country’s place in the world in the first two decades after independence.’
18 Jan,2022
Digital Business looks at key topics of doing business in the 4IR
Dell's Digital Transformation Index 2020 surveyed over 4000 business leaders globally and reported that eight in ten organisations fast-tracked their digital transformation programmes in 2020.
18 Jan,2022
Dr. Brian Armstrong and Dr. Greg Lee release new book - Digital Business
Dell’s Digital Transformation Index 2020 surveyed over 4000 business leaders globally and reported that eight in ten organisations fast-tracked their digital transformation programmes in 2020.
18 Jan,2022
9 Things To do Before Quitting Your Day Job
When you have entrepreneurship in your blood, the temptation will be great to resign from your job and go for it. The sensible thing though, would be to make sure that you tick these boxes
18 Jan,2022
5th Colloquium: Enterprise Value Creation
Start Date: Thursday, 13 May, 2021
Time: 07:00 - 11:00 UTC
Venue: Online Conference
Cost: No cost
The GGA holds colloquia to share and engage with matters of governance and business science. The 5th colloquium will see an unprecedented group of international experts present on the topic: Enterprise Value Creation
Professor Mervyn King will open proceedings and will be followed by the following presentations:
- Helen Brand, ACCA Chief Executive Officer
The Value Reporting Foundation - Jonathan Labrey, IIRC Chief Strategy Officer
The importance of sustainability in enterprise value creation - Kevin Dancey, IFAC Chief Executive Officer
International Sustainability Standards Board - Paul Druckman, Chairperson World Benchmarking Alliance
Conceptual Framework for International Sustainability Reports
Thereafter, the speakers will be available to answer your questions.
Professor Mervyn King also invites you to a special pre-colloquium event: The Risks and Rewards of Sustainability Reporting
| Date: | 22 April 2021 | |||
| Format: | Online conference | |||
| Cost: | No cost | |||
| Proceedings: | 07:00 - 09:30 UTC | |||
Prof King will be chatting with the following global experts:
- Steven Waygood
Aviva Investors Chief Responsible Investment Officer - Peadar Duffy
SOLUXR Founder Director and creator Quantum Risk - Joyce Nkini-Iwisi
Control Risks Director Forensic Investigations - André Vos
Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc Director
Thereafter, the panel will be available to answer your questions.
