Social Impact

Business schools can no longer advocate for shareholder value and profit maximisation over responsible corporate management in the context of corruption, conflict, uncertainty, inequality and climate change. The business school has always endorsed the importance of responsible business and management education. We also ensure ethics, responsibility and sustainability (ERS) integration in our academic life, institutional practices and stakeholder interactions.

There is a strong stakeholder emphasis in the way we operationalise our social impact. The
following stakeholder outcomes guide our work in this regard:

• Our students are responsible leaders and stewards of society
• Our social sector beneficiaries create outstanding public value
• Our research and thought leadership impact public opinion and policy formulation
• Our stakeholders co-create social impact solutions.

How to become involved in our social impact projects
Organisations and individuals are invited to become part of our social impact programme in the
following ways:

• Via our MBA students: Through the Social Engagement Project, every student does an assignment involving an NPO. If you are involved in a non-profit organisation in need of input regarding business management and leadership through the research assignments of MBA students, please talk to us.
• Via our Social Impact Division: We are involved in various projects aimed at thought leadership, capacity building and practical engagement.
• Via the business school’s Alumni Platform: Organisations can help to fund student bursaries, and industry experts can help to mentor students and share industry knowledge.
• Via our Small Business Academy: Corporates provide sponsorships for the SBA’s Development Programme and help to mentor SBA participants.

The NPO Management Programme, presented by the Stellenbosch Business School’s Social Impact division, supports the long-term sustainability of non-profit organisations by enhancing managerial effectiveness, service delivery and governance. 

This online programme is tailored for NPO managers without formal management training and includes modules on strategic planning, financial management, governance, labour law, leadership, marketing, and project management. 

Download the full programme overview to explore how this initiative contributes to purposeful partnerships and inclusive networks in service of society. 

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