Program Overview

Introduction to University Programs

The university offers a wide range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.

Colleges and Qualifications

The university is divided into several colleges, each offering various qualifications. These colleges include:

• Accounting Sciences
• Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
• Economic & Management Sciences
• Education
• Human Sciences
• Law
• Science, Engineering & Technology
• College of Graduate Studies

Program Details

One of the programs offered is the Introduction to Merchandising module, which is a semester module at NQF level 5 with 12 credits. The purpose of this module is to demonstrate an informed understanding of merchandising, the retailing environment, and the processes involved in planning, sourcing, and supplying products and services to customers.

Module Details

The Introduction to Merchandising module is presented in English and online. Students enrolled in this module will be able to apply knowledge gained to practical in-store merchandising situations and evaluate the success of their merchandising principles, techniques, and procedures.

Research Areas

The university also focuses on research, with various research areas and initiatives, including:

• Problem-solving research with relevance and impact
• People in research
• Research & innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
• Research support
• Research ethics

Research Support

The university provides research support through various programs, including:

• Support programmes
• Awards for Excellence in Research & Innovation
• Research grants
• Researcher Development Academy (RDA)
• Research permissions
• Postdoctoral Fellowship Support Programme (PFSP)
• Research expert consultants
• Research outputs
• Research ethics

Alumni and Library

The university has an alumni network and a library that provides various resources and services to students and staff.

Alumni Benefits

Alumni can stay connected with the university and enjoy various benefits, including:

• Careers
• Illustrious Alumni
• News & events
• Contact Alumni Relations

News and Media

The university publishes news and media releases, and has a calendar of events and announcements.