College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2020 6 Table i CBe 2020 strengths and weaknesses strengths (5% better than in 2019) weaknesses (5% weaker than 2019) Programme Qualification Mix 1. The number of CBE programmes have been reduced from 107 to 97 by creating new-generation programmes, updating programmes in high demand, improving articulation opportunities into postgraduate programmes, and phasing out irrelevant programmes for implementation in 2021. 2. Three of five CBE fully online undergraduate programmes were implemented in 2020. 3. All of the 2 231 CBE modules have now transitioned to blended learning as the mode of delivery 4. Some 18 new continuous education programmes (CEPs) were implemented (+16%) of which 15 focused on the 4IR. 5. 55 CEPs now present a strong technoenablement and empowerment focus as a result of either being designed or redesigned. 1. Master’s degree output has dropped from a peak of 224 in 2019 (as a result of urging longenrolled master’s students to complete their studies), to 180 (-20%). 2. Doctoral degree output has dropped from a peak of 37 in 2019 to 33 in 2020 (83% of target). The number of black doctorands has dropped to a peak of 16 in 2019 to 12 in 2020(71% of target). Consequently, the percentage of doctorands completing in four years dropped by 10% from 51% in 2019 to 41% in 2020. Closer examination revealed the impact of the pandemic on professional and personal demands since the majority of our master’s and doctoral cohorts are in full-time senior management and leadership public and private sector positions. 3. Even though the number of publications exceeded 2019, the changing rules of DHET accreditation for subsidy did not count in our favour. student Progress 6. The number of NSFAS grant holders has grown from 4 600 in 2019 to 5 473 (in 2020, +18%) to 7 955 (2021, +45%). Since 2019, an increase of 3 355 grant holders (+73%), that is 52% of the CBE undergraduate portfolio being NSFAS supported. 7. Module success rates have increased to 90% (+5%) as a result of improved communication with and care for students, and an increase of 25% in the number of senior tutors, tutors and mentors appointed to enhance online support. 8. Since 2019, to date the undergraduate graduation rate has increased to 28% (+2%). enrolment 9. Total international enrolment increased to 1 440 students in 2020 (+2%). 10. Postgraduate output below master’s increased to 1 181 (+6%)). 11. CEP enrolment has remained stable at 6 604 students showing about 1% growth, when compared to at least 15% growth in previous years. COVID-19 has clearly had an impact on investment in corporate talent development. 12. On the other end, enrolment in nonsubsidised online programmes has grown from 1 308 students in 2019 to 2 463 students in 2020 (88% growth). 13. In 2020, CBE total undergraduate enrolment (subsidised and non-subsidised) has grown by 3% to 23 875 students.
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