UJ College of Business and Economics

As we continue to celebrate Women’s Month, the College of Business and Economics proudly congratulates Dr. Marise Mouton on her recent graduation with a PhD in Accounting, specializing in Finance.

Her doctoral research, titled “A Holistic Approach to Model Value-Relevant Capital Structure,” provides valuable insights into how businesses can develop sustainable, value-creating financing strategies by viewing capital structure as a complex adaptive system.

Her findings offer practical, evidence-based guidance to help businesses navigate economic uncertainty, strengthen long-term resilience, and enhance shareholder value through informed financing decisions.

The College of Business and Economics celebrates Dr. Queen Mabe on her recent PhD achievement for her study, “Essays on Bank Performance and Systemic Risk.” Her research offers valuable insights into Africa’s banking sector and financial stability, highlighting the role of innovation, sound policy, and sustainable development.

As we celebrate Women’s Month, we honour Dr Mabe’s achievement and her contribution to advancing knowledge that can shape Africa’s economic future.

As we celebrate Women’s Month, the College of Business and Economics celebrates Dr Boniswa Siwundla, who recently graduated with a PhD titled “A Family Dynamics Financial Mindset Socialisation Model for Chartered Accountant Students from Underprivileged Backgrounds.”

Her research explores why young people may understand financial concepts in the classroom, yet struggle to apply this knowledge in their everyday financial lives. Her research found that, through the lived experiences of NSFAS-funded Chartered Accountancy students, financial mindsets are shaped long before formal financial education, with the home serving as the first place where young people learn about money through experiences of sacrifice, scarcity, caregiving, and resilience.

We celebrate women who use knowledge to transform lives, institutions, and contribute positively to society.🧡🧡🧡

In pictures: The College of Business and Economics (CBE) brought together its professors for a strategic forum focused on academic leadership, collaboration, and shaping the future of the College.

As we celebrate Women’s Month, we proudly celebrate Dr Belinda Schutte, who recently graduated with a PhD in Auditing.

Her doctoral study, titled “Analysing South African Undergraduate Accounting Students’ Preparedness for the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” explores how accounting education can better equip graduates with the skills needed for an evolving profession. Her research highlights the importance of strengthening digital, ethical, business, soft and research skills to ensure that future accounting professionals are prepared for the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the workplace of tomorrow.

Dr. Schutte’s achievement celebrates academic excellence and the vital role women play in advancing knowledge, shaping education, and driving innovation in the accounting profession.

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