THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Welcome to Business Management
The Department of Business Management welcomes you. The Department was established at the inception of the university in 1991. Initially it offered two degree programmes of Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Business Management and Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Marketing. A Master of Science in Marketing was introduced in 2004. The aims of the Department were develop management and marketing skills to undergraduate students in the country and the region. Like all Faculty of Commerce programmes, the degree programmes offered were a departure from the general degree programmes offered by the University of Zimbabwe as these are honours degrees focusing on specialist skills to commerce and industry. The Department’s role and contribution to national development was and is to offer specialist skills in Business Management. Since its establishment the department has made tremendous contributions to industry and commerce nationally and globally. As part of the NUST brand, the department introduced the concept of infusing industry/commerce experience during training (an approach that has since been copied by the rest of the universities and colleges in the country) right at its establishment in 1991.
The Department grew to become the second largest unit at NUST after Mathematics and hence it had to split with the formation of the Department of Marketing in 2013. The Department has also managed to develop managers without ‘A’ level subjects through its Management Development Programme (MDP). Through this programme so many employees in industry and commerce as well as the Public Sector have managed to obtain degree programmes without ‘A’ levels and some of these have gone on join lecturing in some of the local universities and colleges. The Department at some stage offered a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Human Resource Management and is currently in the process of re-introducing this programme so that Human Resource specialists are also trained to cater for the increased need to develop specialist human capital for the nation, region and the world.
Vision
To become a centre of excellence in producing management and human resource practitioners of the highest calibre.
Mission
We develop future managers and human resource professionals for industry, commerce and the public sector.
Values
Our values are:
- Honesty and Integrity;
- Innovativeness;
- Excellence and Diligence;
- Intellectual Freedom;
- Social and Environmental Responsibility.
Our Programmes
Undergraduate
Entry Requirements:
Five (5) O level passes including English and Mathematics (A, B, C grades) and any three ‘A’ level passes including one Commercial subject (e.g. Business Studies, Management of Business etc.).
There is room for mature entry for persons who may not have ‘A’ level passes but have suitable or relevant post-school work experience. However, such candidates should have relevant ‘O’ level passes.
Management Development Programme (MDP) graduates also quality to do our degree programme.
The degree fits one into Commerce, Industry and the Public sector including managing non-governmental organisations. One may be employed even in church organisations. Graduates are employable in Human Resource related functions or any administrative position.
Our Staff
Position: Lecturer.
Qualifications
PhD in Governance & Leadership {University of Lusaka}
Master of Science in Peace & Governance {AU}
Bachelor of Arts with Education [Dual Major in English & History] {AU}
Advanced Diploma in editing and Proof-Reading, {TUT}
Advanced Diploma in Portuguese {UEM}
Certificate in Education {UZ}
Certificate in Systemic Family Counselling {CONNECT}.
Position: Lecturer
Qualifications: PhD Candidate in Human Resources Management (NWU); Master of Science Degree in Human Resources Management (LSU); Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Management (NUST).
Profile Summary: Prisca is a lecturer since September 2021 in the Department of Business Management, majoring in public sector management, principles of business management and business ethics modules. She is an examiner and a member in the board of examiners in the Department of Business Management. Prisca has recently began her research work, she has published two journal articles in accredited journals and has three papers under review. She served at the university as a part-time lecturer from January 2021 to August 2021.
Email: prisca.sibanda@nust.ac.zw
Research interests: Strategic Human Resources Management, Small businesses, Electronic Human Resources Management, Reward management, Training and Development.
Position: Lecturer
Qualifications
D Litt et Phil Politics and Public Management- University of Johannesburg
MSc Public Policy and Management- Lupane State University
MA Peace and Governance- Africa University
BSc (SpHon) Monitoring and Evaluation- Lupane State University
BA (with Education)- Africa University
Cert- Artificial Intelligence- University of Johannesburg
Dr. Masunda is an experienced university educator, researcher, and subject matter expert focused on leadership development, conflict management, public policy, and monitoring and evaluation. He has over 15 years of experience teaching at the university level, engaging in transformative community engagement projects and research. Dr. Masunda is passionate about the Fourth Industrial Revolution and how technology can transform society for the better. He regularly publishes research papers and articles on these topics. As an educator, Dr. Masunda aims to develop the next generation of leaders with the skills and mindset needed to drive positive change.
PhD Candidate (DPhil in Management) – University of South Africa (UNISA)
MSc in Human Resource Management – Midlands State University
Postgraduate Diploma in Management – NUST Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Management in Human Resource Management – Zimbabwe Open University
Diploma in Personnel Management – IPMZ
Ms Muchangana is a university educator, researcher and her areas of interest are human capital development, human resources analytics, entrepreneurship and innovation as well as labour relations.
Position: Lecturer Specialising in Labour Law, Entrepreneurship, Principles of Management, Business Ethics and Corporate Governance.
Qualifications
Master of Science Degree in Human Resource Management (Lupane State University – LSU 2022), Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Human Resource Management (Lupane State University -LSU 2017). Higher National Diploma in Office Management (Bulawayo Polytechnic College 2005), Aspiring PhD candidate. Research topic: Deficiency in human capital development in Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe.
Publications:
An assessment of the causes and effects of high labour turnover on the growth of Zimbabwean state universities (Loveness Paulos, Mlisa Jasper Ndlovu and Patience Muriwo). Indiana Journal of Economics and Business Management, 3(5), 16-26.
Technology as a Source of Business Survival during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Selected Businesses in Bulawayo (Grace Nyazenga, Mlisa Jasper Ndlovu and Loveness Laulos). Indiana Journal of Economics and Business Management, 3(4), 16- 28.
An assessment of the effectiveness of the purchasing system employed by the Public sector in Zimbabwe (Janet Moyo, Mlisa Jasper Ndlovu and Loveness Paulos). International Journal of Research in Education Humanities and Commerce, 4 (5) 1-18.
Position: Lecturer
Dr Musa Nyathi is a rated strategic HRM researcher. He has eight years of private sector experience in HRM and management. He also boasts over 25 years of experience in the academic sector. He has a multidisciplinary background, combining economics, management and leadership. He writes about strategic IT HRM, IT strategy alignment, and IT in blended learning. He holds a BSc (Economics) Hons, Pgrad (Business Management), MBA, and a Doctorate in Business Leadership (UNISA).
Position: Lecturer
Taught Courses
- Business Communication
- Introduction to Computers
Qualifications
Master of Commerce Degree [Strategic Management] - Great Zimbabwe University
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree [Business Management] – Midlands State University
Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary and Higher Education - National University of Science and Technology.
Publications
- Title of Article: The Sustainability of the use of Virtual Laboratories.
- Title of Article: The importance of Managing Change for Quality in Higher Education.
- 3.Title of Article: Enhancing Productivity Through Human Resources Training
Position: Lecturer
Qualifications
Master of Business Administration (MBA) University of Canberra, Australia (1996).
Bachelor of Technology Honours degree in Management, University of Zimbabwe (1992).
Work Experience
August 2004 up to date
National University of Science and Technology, lecturer in management, marketing and purchasing.
Feb 2002 to July 2004
Great Zimbabwe University, lecturer in management.
Jan 2001 to January 2002 and July 1993 to July 94
Masvingo Technical College
Lecturer in management and marketing.
Position: Temporary full time lectuer
Qualifications
Bachelor of Administration, University of Rhodesia-1978 -Best student Prize.
Master of Business Administration, University of Zimbabwe, specialising in Strategic Management (1991).
Certified Financial Planning (CFP), (Educational Program), Denver Colorado, USA (1995)
Work Experience
-1980-1985-Assistant Mining Commissioner, Ministry of Mines, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
-1985-1990-Personal Assistant to General Manager, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), Zimbabwe
-1991-1993-Manager, International Finance and Capital Markets, Zimbank, Zimbabwe.
-1995-1997-Head, Venture Capital Company, (Zimbank Division), Zimbabwe.
-1998-2000-General Manager, Individual Life and Administration, Fidelity Life, Zimbabwe.
-2001-2002-Managing Director, Vanguard Life Assurance, (Fidelity subsidiary), Malawi.
-2009-Present-Lecturer, National University of Science and Technology (NUST), specialising in Entrepreneurship, Marketing Management, Organisation Development and Learning.
Special Condition-Physically disadvantaged due to road traffic accident.
Position: Lecturer (2012 to current).
Qualifications
Master of Business Administration (NUST)
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (NUST).
Email: thandiwe.gwatsvaira@nust.ac.zw