Message from the Executive Dean
Welcome to the Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, one of the founding faculties of the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) and a cornerstone of our institution since 1991. Our Faculty brings together eight dynamic academic units: Accounting Sciences, Banking and Economic Sciences, Business Management Sciences, Finance and Fiscal Sciences, Actuarial, Insurance and Risk Management Sciences, Marketing and Consumer Sciences, the Graduate School of Business Sciences (GSBS), and the Institute of Development Sciences (IDS). Together, these departments form a vibrant academic ecosystem offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that combine academic rigour, practical relevance, and innovative delivery. Our graduates are recognised locally, regionally, and internationally for their critical thinking, analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, innovation, collaboration, communication, adaptability, and social responsibility.
The Faculty is a leader in advancing Education 5. 5.0, transforming knowledge into industry impact and societal benefit. Our programmes are designed to respond to the changing demands of commerce and industry, utilising both traditional and technology-enabled teaching methods, while continually upgrading our facilities and resources to provide cutting-edge education. Each department contributes unique expertise to our mission, and collectively we operate as a set of Strategic Business Units serving commerce, industry, and public service.
While every department is vital to our success, GSBS and IDS serve as innovation and research hubs, driving postgraduate research, policy engagement, and strategic partnerships. Their work complements that of the other six departments, ensuring that our Faculty's research, teaching, and outreach encompass the full spectrum of business and economic sciences. Our Faculty excels in industry-linked consultancy, applied research, and professional training. By harnessing our collective strengths, we partner with industry and government to co-create solutions, host thought-leadership events, and prepare graduates ready to shape and lead in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Whether you are joining us as a student, alum, collaborator, or stakeholder, you are entering a Faculty committed to excellence, inclusivity, and impact. Here, you will find not just an academic home but a launchpad for innovation, collaboration, and leadership.
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Institute of Development Sciences
The Institute of Development Sciences (IDS) is a unit at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) established in August 2011 with research rather than teaching as its primary focus. Seventy percent of Research Fellows’ productive time at IDS is channeled towards research; twenty five percent and five percent of the time is directed at teaching and community engagement, respectively.