Faculty of Management Sciences

Exploring Careers in Management Science 

A Master of Science in Management opens the door to a wide range of leadership, strategic, and operational career opportunities across multiple industries. At Vaal University of Technology, this advanced qualification equips students with the management expertise, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills required to thrive in today’s competitive business environment. Whether you are aiming to move into senior management, improve your business knowledge, or pursue academic and research opportunities, a Master of Science in Management can help position you for long-term professional growth.

Why Study a Master of Science in Management?

The modern workplace demands professionals who can lead teams, solve complex […]

Core Components of a Master’s in Management Science 

Pursuing a Master’s degree in Management Science at Vaal University of Technology provides students with advanced knowledge, strategic management skills, and research expertise needed to succeed in modern business environments. As industries continue to evolve through technology, globalization, and data-driven decision-making, professionals with specialized management science qualifications are becoming increasingly valuable across both the public and private sectors.

A Master’s qualification in Management Science is designed for graduates and working professionals who want to deepen their understanding of organizational leadership, business operations, strategic planning, and analytical problem-solving. At Vaal University of Technology, students are exposed to academic excellence, industry-relevant research, and […]

Is Global Basic Income Possible?

There’s been a theory flying around the financial and economic world that may affect all of our futures and careers if practiced. It is called the Helicopter Money Theory, and it goes something like this; there’s a little town with a steadily growing population, and while the local money press keeps printing money, there are not enough notes to finance the town’s population’s demands. As the growing population requires more consumer goods (that manufacturers continue producing) the population is eventually starved of financing their habits. Rising inflation due to continued demand eventually prevents the people from spending money.

This ultimately results in manufacturers losing profit and raising prices to cover costs. The town is incapable […]

How to be an empowering manager

Not everyone can run a business, or at least manage a particular division within an organisation. But if you’re reading this you’re most likely a student (who is standing in good stead to attain a management position in future) or even a business management student (who will most definitely manage employees and be responsible for company assets in future), and will therefore require the skills necessary to be an empowering manager.

All managers who are good at their jobs are likely to empower both themselves and their staff. Luckily, this skill can be learned and improved. Here’s a few steps you can take as a future manager to become empowering.

The first job is […]