Rethinking commerce education in South Africa: The case for change to develop future-fit business leaders is an open-access book published by AOSIS Scholarly Books.

This book aims to advance the knowledge on the future of business education in South Africa and to allow all relevant role players (universities and industry) the opportunity to debate and share ideas on how to best position business education to optimally serve the interest of students and the dynamic changes taking place in the world of work. Although some of these changes have taken shape before 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need and pace for change. If business schools (in our context, faculties of economic and management sciences) do not adapt rapidly, they will be left behind by other up-and-coming industry providers. The research scope covers all business-related undergraduate and postgraduate economics, management and accounting programmes, excluding MBA programmes.

Copyright (c) 2024 Elsabé Loots, Johan Oberholster (Volume editor)

This book presents a compelling analysis of the challenges facing commerce education in South Africa and offers practical solutions toimprove student success. The individual chapters provide valuable insights into enhancing student support and ensuring preparedness for the evolving world of commerce. It provides a robust discussion on interventions designed to assist students in adjusting to university life and offers a roadmap for commerce faculties grappling with resource constraints. The book further presents forward-looking approaches by presenting a holistic framework for preparing students for the future world of work. It explores the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in commerce education, the importance of ethics education in developing future business leaders, and innovative pedagogical approaches such as micro-credentials and game-based learning. Overall, Rethinking commerce education in South Africa: The case for change to develop future-fit business leaders offers a comprehensive and forward-thinking examination of commerce education, providing valuable insights and practical recommendations for academics. This book is an essential scholarly resource for anyone interested in improving student outcomes and preparing the next generation of business leaders.

Prof. Mabutho Sibanda, Past President of the South African Commerce Deans Association and Dean of the
School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa