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USB Director explains how to develop entrepreneurs

Think of a lemon. Now how many uses you can think of for a lemon? This was the unusual question posed by Professor John Powell, Director of the University of Stellenbosch Business School at the recent Symposium on Entrepreneurship for Human Development hosted by the University under the banner of its HOPE Project. The event, [...]

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SU hosts entrepreneurship symposium

Stellenbosch University will be hosting a symposium on  Entrepreneurship for human development on 17 November 2011. Venue: Wallenberg Research Centre, Marais Street, Stellenbosch Attendance is free, but seating is limited. RSVP is essential by 15 November 2011: antwoord@sun.ac.za or tel: (021) 808-4977. Click here for the full programme.

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USB only African business school to achieve top 100 MBA ranking

The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) has been ranked in the top 100 leading business schools in the world at number 65 – the only African representation in the exclusive list – according to the Aspen Institute’s 2010-11 edition of its annual Beyond Grey Pinstripes survey. According to Prof John Powell, director of the [...]

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Inaugural lecture: Prof John Powell

Prof John Powell, Director of the University of Stellenbosch Business School, will be presenting his inaugural lecture on Monday 22 August. Title: The dynamics of tacit learning in organisations: A system view Date: Monday 22 August 2011 Time: 18:00 Venue: Room 210, Main Building, Bellville Park Campus Refreshments will be served after the lecture. Please [...]

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USB named SA's top business school in national survey

The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) has just been named the No 1 business school in South Africa by the Professional Management Review (PMR.africa). The USB is the highest rated business school with an overall score of 4.14 out of a possible 5 points in the annual national survey of accredited MBA providers. Prof [...]

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New director at SU's Business School

Prof John Powell, Head of Marketing and Strategy at Cardiff University Business School (CARBS) in Wales, has been appointed as the new director of Stellenbosch University’s Business School (USB). Prof Powell brings with him a wealth of international experience, which will further enhance the USB’s global standing and strengthen its reputation as a centre of excellence for [...]

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