To become the leading centre of excellence in innovative Postgraduate and Executive Programmes.

To contribute positively in partnership with the Private Sector, towards the advancement of humanity through the Education and Training of Highly Skilled and Competent Graduates.

• Honesty and Integrity
• Innovativeness
• Excellence and Diligence
• Intellectual Freedom
• Equity
• Social and Environmental Responsibility

The aims of the School are as follows: 

(a) To produce innovative, creative, entrepreneurial and techno-driven world-class students.

(b) To equip managers with theory, practical knowledge and skills to compete in this increasingly complex and highly competitive digital era.

(c) To train managers to embrace a workforce from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

(d) To produce well-rounded graduates of integrity who are sought after across the globe.

The GSBS aims to generate impactful research that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities that businesses face in Zimbabwe and across the African continent, while also contributing to the development of innovative, entrepreneurial, and technologically savvy leaders. The research focuses on the effectiveness of Heritage-Based Education 5.0 in developing ethical, socially responsible, and culturally grounded business leaders; Emerging Technologies in the Fourth Industrial Revolution; Strategic Management in the African Context; Sustainable Business Practices; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Digital Transformation; and Leadership Development, among others. The school also emphasises collaborative research, working with industry, government, and other academic institutions to maximise the impact of its findings.

The GSBS is committed to disseminating research findings through peer-reviewed journal publications, academic conference presentations, policy briefs, and industry practitioner workshops. The school also actively engages with the media and the general public to raise awareness of its research and contribute to informed public discussion about business issues in Zimbabwe and Africa.

The Graduate School of Business Sciences realises the importance of teaming up and working together with the community to solve societal challenges. In order to meet this objective, the School is actively involved in various activities such as workshops, symposiums, seminars, conferences, breakfast meetings among others.to bridge the gap between industry and academia.

The Graduate School of Business Sciences at the National University of Science and Technology in Zimbabwe excels in promoting innovation, industrialisation, and digital transformation within our students. With a dynamic curriculum combining advanced research and practical applications, we aim to prepare our students for success in the modern business world. The school focuses on integrating new technologies and fostering an entrepreneurial mind set to empower future business leaders with expertise in adapting to industrial and digital changes.

The Graduate School of Business Sciences seeks to create an environment for sustainable development and growth for all stakeholders by identifying new opportunities, forming partnerships, and adding value. In its business development plans, the School intends to embark on joint research programmes, create strategic business partnerships whereby critical thinking, innovativeness and an entrepreneurial mind-set are employed to proffer solutions to industry challenges. Through other business development programmes, the School intends to increase its capabilities and expand its reach to achieve financial and strategic goals.

This research cluster explores the transformation of banking, finance, and economic systems in the digital age. We examine how digitalisation, fintech innovation, crypto-assets, data analytics, and platform economies are reshaping financial markets, institutions, and consumer behaviour. At its core, the cluster advances inclusive and resilient financial ecosystems. We investigate how emerging technologies can expand access to affordable financial services, empower underserved populations, and reduce structural inequalities, while strengthening regulatory frameworks and systemic stability.

Our research integrates banking, economics, technology, and policy to address critical challenges, including digital payments, decentralised finance, financial cybersecurity, regulatory innovation, and data-driven decision-making. By bridging innovation with governance, we generate evidence-based insights that support responsible fintech growth and sustainable economic development. Through interdisciplinary scholarship and policy engagement, the cluster aims to build secure, transparent, and inclusive digital financial systems that drive equitable growth in rapidly evolving global economies.

Cluster Team Members:

Lead: Mr. Lawrence Ncube

Ms. Emely Cynthia Sango

Mr. Thomas Bhiri

Mr. Abania Nyathi

Mr. Proud Sibanda

Mrs. Sindiso Mpofu

(ii) Sustainable Finance & Structural Transformation

This cluster examines how banking, investment, and development finance can drive structural transformation in emerging economies. It focuses on mobilising capital for industrialisation, agricultural modernisation, health systems strengthening, and green development. By linking financial systems to productive sectors, the cluster advances pathways for inclusive growth, economic diversification, and long-term resilience.

Cluster Team Members

Lead: Mr. Gabaza Sibanda

Mr. Takaivona Vhimisai

(iii) Financial Risk, Stability & Resilience

This cluster advances research on financial, macroeconomic, and systemic risk to strengthen stability in banking systems and national economies. It develops tools to measure, manage, and mitigate risk, supporting resilient institutions, sound regulation, and crisis preparedness in an increasingly volatile global environment.

Lead: Mr. Joseph Munetsi

Mr. Tendekayivanhu Mutambanadzo

Dr. Nothando Tshuma

(iv) Development Economics & Transformation

This cluster examines the economic drivers of development in emerging economies, with an emphasis on digital and green technologies, climate change, public-sector economics, conflict and fragility, foreign direct investment, and diaspora remittances. It generates policy-relevant insights to accelerate inclusive and sustainable transformation.

Cluster Team Members:

Lead: Mr. Lawrence Dumisani Nyathi

            Ms. Unami Sibanda

(v) Applied Econometrics & Policy Analytics

This cluster applies advanced econometric modelling and data-driven analysis to inform policy across banking, finance, labour, trade, and macroeconomic systems. By translating complex data into actionable evidence, it strengthens decision-making, regulatory design, and economic strategy.

Cluster Team Members:

Lead: Mr. Tsepeso Setoboli

Mr. Gift Benzile Nyathi

Miss Tsibo Nondo

Dr. Nomusa Ndlovu

Dr. Sydney Machokoto

Mr. Steveson Okhuhle Dhlamini

Mr. Emmanuel Sibanda