• BA Psychology and Industrial Sociology (PU for CHE)/ (NWU);
• BA Hons Psychology (PU for CHE)/ (NWU);
• BA Hons Industrial Psychology (PU for CHE)/ (NWU)
• PGC in Higher Education (UP)
• MPhil in Education and Training for Lifelong Learning (US)
• Candidate PhD in Computer Integrated Education (Continuing) (UP) 

• Lifelong learning

• Curriculum design

• Teaching and Learning

• Computer Integrated Education

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Erna is a PhD candidate in Computer-Integrated Education at the University of Pretoria and holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy in Education and Training for Lifelong Learning. Erna completed various undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in the disciplines

of Psychology, Industrial Psychology (including Human Resource Management) and Education. Her academic background and keen interest in Lifelong Learning has led to her co-authoring a variety of textbooks in these disciplines i.e. Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Human Resource Management and Training and Development (Education) with these remaining her areas of research interest as well. 

• BCom Tourism Management and Industrial Psychology (NWU);
• Hons Tourism Management (NWU);
• MCom Tourism Management (NWU);
• PhD Tourism Management (NWU).

• Tourism Management

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Erika has completed her PhD in Tourism Management at the North-West University. Her research interest varies from arts festivals, economics in tourism and employees in the tourism industry. Erika is an external examiner for M-studies and examiner and moderator for various institutions.

• BCom (General – Business Management and Economics) (NMMU)
• Honours (Business Management) (NMMU)
• MCom (Business Management) (NMMU)
• PhD (Business Management) (NMMU)

• Knowledge management

• Knowledge sharing

• Strategic management

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Conrad van Greunen completed a Bachelor’s degree, specialising in Economics and Business Management, and went on to obtain his PhD in Commerce in 2017. He started his career as a lecturer at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and has worked at various other academic institutions over the past decade, obtaining extensive experience in education management, quality assurance, curriculum development and academic programme accreditation. Conrad has also developed and facilitated various training programmes, focusing on financial management and economics, with organisations such as Eskom, African Bank (ABIL), Ashanti, Mercedes Financial Services and the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC).

Besides education management, Conrad actively participates in research. He is a member and conference reviewer for The Southern Africa Institute for Management Scientists. Conrad is also a judge for the Nedbank and Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition – a national essay writing competition launched in 1972 in which some of the top economic minds of our country participates. In addition, Conrad acts as a reviewer for selected academic journals and has published several articles that make a valuable contribution to knowledge-intensive organisations. Finally, Conrad is a contributing author and editor of academic textbooks and supervisor of postgraduate students. 

• Bachelor of Business Science (UKZN)
• MCom in Supply Chain Management (UKZN)
• PGDip in Higher Education (IIE)

• Supply Chain Management 

• Logistics Management 

• Curriculum Development 

• Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 

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Priya has completed a MCom in Supply Chain Management (SCM) focusing on survival strategies and has recently completed a PGDip in Higher Education through the IIE. Priya contributes towards the discipline of SCM through the co-editing and co-authoring of discipline specific articles and textbooks. 

• Diploma in Banking
• BSc Honours Degree in Economics
• Master of Economics
• PhD Candidate

• Innovation Economics.
• Trade and Regional Integration (SADC);
• Banking and Development

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Vusumuzi is a Chartered Banker, CHBP(SA), with a deep-rooted interest in fostering development within the SADC region. His expertise spans banking, economics and higher education providing a comprehensive foundation for his research. With a focus on innovation, Vusumuzi's research explores strategies to stimulate economic growth and development within the SADC region. His master’s research, grounded in evolutionary economics, examined the prospects of a SADC regional system of innovation.  

• BA Cultural and Heritage Tourism (UKZN)
• BSS (Hons) Policy and Development (UKZN)
• MCOM: Leadership Studies (UKZN)

• Local Economic Development 

• Youth Development

• Tourism Management 

• Marketing Management 

• Gender Issues 

• Education

• Public Policy 

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Thandeka has completed her Master's degree with a focus on Local Economic Development and Rural Development. She is interested in growing her research portfolio based on her research interests. 

• Bachelor Consumer Science (Hon included)
• Masters in Consumer Science (on-going)

• Consumer Science space, specifically concerning food, sustainability, consumer psychology, Nutrition

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Having sought out working with food due to my great interest and love for the industry, I completed my qualification in 2014.

Went straight into the industry, venturing into roles such as cost control, food and beverage management, product development and lecturing in the Department of Consumer and Food Science at the University of Pretoria. 

Amid all the industry exposure, I pursued my Masters in Consumer Science, having had the honor to present at conferences and engage with other researchers in the food-related industry.

I am excited about my future research, as I do believe the fields of Consumer Science have the potential to be studied, for the sake of the future, its sustainability, the consumer, and education thereof.

• BCom Financial Management - UP
• BCom (Hons) Business Management - UP
• MCom Business Management (Business Rescue) - UP
• Senior Certificate SARIPA Insolvency Law and Practice - Enterprises@UP 
• Candidate PhD Business Management (Business Rescue) - UP

• Business Rescue

• Small business distress

• Strategic Management 

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Andria is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Pretoria under supervisor Prof Marius Pretorius and is completing her PhD in Business Rescue (Tensions experienced by BRPs during the BR event). Andria is a research supervisor for several honours students and an examiner for honours and MBA candidates. 

• B.Com Marketing and Business Management (UKZN)
• B.Com (Hons) Marketing Management (UKZN)
• M.Com Marketing Management (UKZN)

• Consumer Behaviour

• Marketing Management

• Branding

• Education

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Yathika completed a Masters degree with a specialisation in Marketing Management and is interested in pursuing a PhD. She is involved in various fields within academia and is currently an external moderator for Durban University of Technology and North West University. Yathika is also co-editing a textbook in the field of Consumer Behaviour.

• Master of Commerce in Leadership and Economic Development

• Postgraduate Diploma in Policy and Development Studies

• Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology, HRM and Drama)

• Local economic development

• Education learning tools for private higher education

• Stakeholder engagement in higher education

• Spatial planning as means for growth and development

• Redesigning modes of delivery that are fit for purpose

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Bakhetsile Mangena is a researcher in the field of local and regional economic development. Her master's thesis looked on the relationship between social capital and local economic growth in a small town as a regeneration strategy for change. Ms Mangena has investigated several teaching and learning technologies in the private higher education arena throughout the years, as well as contributed to the development of curriculum that addresses contemporary student demands.

• Master of Philosophy in Strategic Management 
• Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management
• Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management

• International Business and Globalization

• Strategic Leadership

• The future of management 

• Education / learning and development 

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Minette has a MPhil in Strategic Management with a focus on International Business Management. She has engaged in impactful teaching practices across commerce qualifications and modules, predominantly at The IIE's Varsity College. Over the course of her career, she has been dedicated to adapting teaching practices to cater to the diverse needs of students and embracing to the changes of the modern technological world. She has experience in both assessment and content development where she worked to engage with content in a creative and meaningful way in order to set assessments that build skills and test knowledge. 

Minette is interested in what the future holds for management and education. She has also always had a keen interest in how international companies operate in the ever changing global landscape. 

• Current studies: Doctoral of Management: Food Service Management
• MTech: Food and Beverage Management
• BTech: Food and Beverage Management
• Ndip: Hospitality Management

• Hospitality
• Food and Beverage Management
• Sustainability 
• Water Management Practices 
• Customer Service 

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Etresia Booysen, MTech, brings a wealth of expertise to the table, spanning hospitality, customer service, lecturing, and sustainability research. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Management in Food Service Management at Vaal University of Technology, Etresia is deeply immersed in refining her knowledge of sustainability and hospitality management practices.

Her academic journey includes the attainment of a Master of Technology in Food & Beverage Management from Vaal University of Technology. Notably, her thesis, "Exploring Water Usage Practices in Kitchen Staff in Restaurants in the Vaal Triangle," underscores her dedication to tackling real-world challenges within the hospitality sector.

Throughout her career, Etresia has held pivotal roles in academia, notably as a Senior Lecturer. In these positions, she managed a spectrum of responsibilities, from managing departmental operations to spearheading academic development and policy implementation. Her proficiency in lecturing, facilitation, assessment development, and subject leadership has left a lasting impact on the academic growth of her students.

Driven by a fervent commitment to delivering exceptional education and training, Etresia is steadfast in upholding standards of quality and innovation. Her multifaceted skill set and unwavering dedication to academic excellence position her as a formidable force in the realms of hospitality education and sustainability research.

• Masters in business administration (MBA)
• BCom in Quantitative Management
• Bachelor of Education

• Business Management

• Education

• Strategic Management

• Information Technology

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Alpheus holds a master’s in business administration. He is from the education background where he spends around 15 years in teaching but pursued other business management related studies from the year 2014. He also started lecturing and serving as a research supervisor from 2017. His area of interest in research are business management, strategic management, information technology, and entrepreneurship. He is also a candidate in Honours in Bachelor of Science in Operations Research where his area of focus is on optimisation of resources in business and mathematical modelling. 

• Master of Commerce (Economics)
• BCom Hons in Economics
• BCom in Economics

• Macroeconomics
• Monetary and Fiscal Policies
• International Economics
• Education and Technology
• Public sector Economics
• Energy Economics
• Socioeconomic Development

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Marius Masoga holds Mcom in Economics, obtained from the university of Limpopo in 2018. He is currently pursuing PhD in Economics at the University of the Western Cape. His experience in academia includes lecturing, Programme Coordination and Programme Management. He published various academic articles in the accredited international journals and non-academic articles (magazine). The skills and abilities demonstrated includes (but not limited to): Quantitative and Analytical skills; Team player; Interpersonal skills; Excellent writing and Communication skills; Knowledge of EViews and R; Advanced with Microsoft office tools. Marius also had a privilege to serve as a reviewer for academic research papers in 2024, reviewing for the accredited Journal of Environmental Energy and Economic Research (EEER).