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The event, aimed at showcasing how the SBL can support and mentor small business enterprises, was attended by a diverse group of guests including alumni, entrepreneurs, business partners, the broader UNISA community and various other stakeholders.
Dr Colene Hind addresses a packed auditorium as she launches the SBL Business Hub seminar.
The SBL Business Hub is the brainchild of Professor Peet Venter, Dr Colene Hind and Dr Ireze van Wyk, who is partnering on the project from the College of Economics and Management Sciences. This inter-college collaboration brings together a combined 40 years of teaching, research and industry experience in the fields of strategy, innovation, marketing and entrepreneurship.
To kick off this much-anticipated event, Professor Annemarie Davis, Professor of Strategic Management in the Department of Business Management at UNISA, gave an inspirational keynote address wherein she introduced the transformative work of the Inhlanyelo Hub , UNISA’s business incubator service. The Inhlayelo Hub harnesses the entrepreneurial aspirations of Unisa students, academics and alumni. It provides needs-based mentorship, funding support and smart on-site facilities and workspaces to its clients, thereby making conditions fertile for the birth of small business enterprises. The audience was enthralled by the success of projects such as the Drone Diva Programme, which trains young women in the skill of drone piloting, thereby giving them the technical skills and business acumen to take flight – in more ways than one! The keynote address was not only a demonstration of the success of UNISA’s Inhlayelo Hub. It was also a masterclass in the sourcing and efficient use of funding in a non-profit organisation.
The speakers’ diversity in expertise of the speakers ensured that the seminar catered for the various interests of the audience. This was evidenced by the numbers that filled up all the breakaway sessions with which people were spoiled for choice. The speakers included Magriet Engelbrecht who presented the Enneagram. This personality test can help a budding entrepreneur to understand their personality type and those of their team members. This knowledge can help to manage group dynamics, a characteristic of small businesses which is often overlooked but which can lead to the downfall of a fledgling business. Les Wiggill gave a riveting talk on the age-old – but no less relevant – skill of selling and sales. In an informative talk aimed at removing the anxiety caused by common mistakes in small business financial management, Tusani Mnyandu gave a talk on tax and accountancy matters. A popular session was that of Yoke van Dam, a behavioural change specialist who gave a robust and interactive masterclass on self-promotion and networking in the era of social media and artificial intelligence. These were but some of the exciting speakers that demonstrated the SBL Business Hub’s commitment to the empowerment and mentorship of small businesses.
Some of the information and tools showcased at the seminar.
The seminar attendees came from all corners of the SBL community and presented ideal conditions for robust networking and the exchange of ideas to take place. Kimberly, a UNISA alumnus, took time out of her busy schedule as a primary school teacher in the East Rand to attend the event as motivation to one day start her own small business. Another attendee, a DBL candidate at the SBL who is also an entrepreneur and owns a petrol service station, had an overall positive experience at the SBL Business Hub event. On an impactful note, she indicated encouraging her 18-year-old daughter to apply and sign up for the Drone Divas programme. Ntshepi, an HR consultant who attended Magriet Engelbrecht’s presentation on the Enneagram, left feeling confident that the presentation would significantly enhance her interactions in the human capital space she operates in. Finally, Mr Sibanyoni, an insurance broker running a small business that deals in short-term insurance, medical aid schemes and life insurance, participated in Yoke van Dam’s paired exercises with much enthusiasm as he discovered innovative ways of self-promotion and networking, skills which would give him a distinct advantage in the highly competitive insurance industry.
Legitimacy is one of the conditions upon which social license to operate is granted to an organisation and refers to how an organisation adds value to society (Steyn & De Beer, 2012a:43). Judging by the robust and engaging discussions which took place at the seminar, it is safe to say that through the SBL Business Hub, small businesses now have access to expertise, resources and mentorship that not only can help start and grow small businesses but can also ensure sustainability in the long run. There is no more significant evidence of the SBL’s legitimacy than the ability to impact the environment within which it operates positively.
*Compiled by Thami Kaunda, Communications Specialist, UNISA SBL
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A research degree is an advanced program of study allowing you to investigate a topic relevant to your field. Under the supervision of world-class researchers, you will learn and apply advanced research methodologies to produce new knowledge and provide solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges. Completing a research degree means becoming an expert in your field. It’s your opportunity to take a topic that interests you, explore it in depth, tackle intellectual, creative and practical challenges, and communicate your findings.
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UniSA intends to deliver industry and end-user informed research that supports employer-relevant curriculum. To achieve this, and to produce entrepreneurial and business-aware graduates, we have developed the transformed PhD.
We have added a structured component to research degrees including enhanced skill development, supervisory panels and a technology-enabled oral defence of the thesis. Through these activities you will develop a set of professional, transferable skills relevant to our knowledge-based enterprise economy.
The aim of the transformed PhD is to increase your employment prospects in any career path. You will possess the knowledge, expertise and confidence to meet the emerging needs of academia, industry, government and the community.
This professional doctorate is designed for professional educators and practitioners and includes a blend of coursework and research.
The coursework component builds on your professional expertise as a practitioner in the broad field of education by exposing you to contemporary and challenging ideas in your field. The research component aims to direct and inform change in educational practices of the particular industry, workplace or institution.
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You may also choose to study an alternate subject matter that does not fit within these research concentrations. To do this you must find a suitable supervisory team who specialises in the subject area.
To find a research area, you'll need to match your qualifications and interests to the research projects offered at UniSA. These have been developed by teams of academics who will supervise you during your research degree.
A scholarship allows you to focus on your research without needing to do paid work. At UniSA, you can explore high achiever scholarships, vacation research scholarships, as well as Vice Chancellor and President’s scholarships.
We also offer thematically-based scholarships. These scholarships will not only address local, national and international grand challenges, they will also ensure you work across the University, with industry, and with community partners.
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There are seven identified graduate qualities and outcomes that result from doing a research degree at UniSA. Importantly, these competencies are transferable to the workplace, whether academic or professional. In brief, a research degree graduate of the University of South Australia:
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EDUC 8026 | 9 | |||
EDUC 8027 | 9 | |||
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EDUC 8030 | 9 | |||
EDUC 8031 | 9 | |||
EDUC 8032 | 9 | |||
EDUC 8033 | 9 | |||
EDUC 8034 | 9 | |||
EDUC 8035 | 9 | |||
EDUC 8036 | 9 |
1. If candidates are first enrolled in second half of Year 1, then the order in which they complete the first two courses will be reversed.
2. EDUC 8027 'Research Methodology' builds on knowledge and skills developed in Masters level programs. Exemption of up to 3 units may be granted to candidates who have undertaken a Masters by research or who have extensive research experience.
3. It is important that, while the program is presented as courses, the total demand of the program is understood to equate to that of PhD students. The cumulative word count expected for assessment purposes is 75-80,000 words.
You will be required to complete papers and tasks for assessment as part of this degree's coursework component; you will also present a 75,000-80,000 word portfolio for examination.
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The research study reports (2 x 10,000 words and 1 x 35,000 words) will demonstrate your capacity to:
UniSA provides a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where you are encouraged to explore your own ideas under the supervision of some of Australia’s leading researchers.
We will also ensure you graduate with transferable career skills that complement your research experience and enhance your global capability when you complete the Transformed PhD program.
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You may choose to pursue a career in academia, or in research with a research institution or university. Alternatively, you may choose to work in your chosen specialisation.
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Research degrees offered at UniSA Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Produces graduates with the capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality. By the end of the degree, a PhD student will be capable of independently designing and executing original research that generates new knowledge, understandings and ...
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Registration for master's and doctoral qualifications for the 2024 academic year is now closed. Students who need assistance must contact the master's and doctoral administration section at [email protected]. Semester 2 registrations for the MBA and MBL qualifications will open on 28 June and close on 19 July 2024.
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Public competition, by evaluation and interview, for the assignment of 21 positions, of which 19 with scholarships, for the following PhD Courses accredited for the XXXVIII cycle. Struttura. ATENEO. Deadline. 29 February 2024 at 15:00 EXPIRED.
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Available to domestic and international students. At least $32,500 (2024 base rate) Scholarship benefits and conditions (PDF file 447kb) Scholarships are associated with a research project, and you apply for a scholarship when you apply for a research project. New projects are listed all year round and closing dates are project specific.
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Kimberly, a UNISA alumnus, took time out of her busy schedule as a primary school teacher in the East Rand to attend the event as motivation to one day start her own small business. Another attendee, a DBL candidate at the SBL who is also an entrepreneur and owns a petrol service station, had an overall positive experience at the SBL Business ...
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