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The Midlands State University (MSU) Faculty of Business Sciences held a comprehensive Work-Related Learning (WRL) Orientation for Level 2.2 students on 28 April 2026 at the Graduate School of Business Leadership (GSBL, designed to transition undergraduates into the professional sphere with the discipline required for modern industry.
The orientation served as a strategic platform to align student expectations with global workplace demands through direct engagement between academia and industry experts, ensuring that undergraduates enter their industrial attachment as active contributors to national economic activity rather than mere observers.
Representing the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business Sciences, Dr. M. Mugwati, Dr. D. Mapetere, a lecturer in the Faculty of Business Sciences, delivered the opening remarks, emphasising the shift in identity that occurs during this transformative phase.
“Work-related learning is the most exciting part of your degree, and when you go into industry, you are no longer a student but an employee and a brand ambassador,” Dr. Mapetere stated.
Focusing on the professional standards employers expect, Acting Human Resources Officer Mr. M. Mwanza, urged students to uphold institutional integrity and ethical conduct during their attachments.
“You should professionally carry yourself, ensure your curriculum vitae is properly structured, turn your weaknesses into strengths, and always uphold confidentiality and company ethics,” said Mr. Mwanza.
From a commercial perspective, OD Stores Retail Manager, Mr. B. Mautsa, encouraged the cohort to view their placement as a launchpad for innovation and long-term employability.
“You should turn your attachment into an opportunity by quickly understanding your sector, proving yourself in a competitive environment, and applying your knowledge to innovate and produce meaningful results,” Mr. Mautsa noted.
MSU Counsellor, Mrs. M. Chigulu, provided students with vital guidance on managing workplace pressure, addressing the critical psychological and social dimensions of professional integration.
Reinforcing this, Gender Institute Research Fellow, Ms. M. Chanhuwa, emphasised the importance of professional boundaries and personal safety.
“Empowered young people become agents of transformation; you should present yourself appropriately by dressing professionally, communicating respectfully, and speaking out politely when uncomfortable,” Ms. Chanhuwa remarked.
Administrative guidance was provided by WRL Assistant Registrar, Ms. B. Kokai, who clarified registration and assessment requirements to ensure a seamless transition for all students.
MSU cultivates professionally grounded and holistic graduates through these orientation initiatives, ensuring they are uniquely prepared to drive the industrial modernisation and economic growth envisioned in NDS2 and Sustainable Development Goal 8.
The orientation served as a strategic platform to align student expectations with global workplace demands through direct engagement between academia and industry experts, ensuring that undergraduates enter their industrial attachment as active contributors to national economic activity rather than mere observers.
Representing the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business Sciences, Dr. M. Mugwati, Dr. D. Mapetere, a lecturer in the Faculty of Business Sciences, delivered the opening remarks, emphasising the shift in identity that occurs during this transformative phase.
“Work-related learning is the most exciting part of your degree, and when you go into industry, you are no longer a student but an employee and a brand ambassador,” Dr. Mapetere stated.
Focusing on the professional standards employers expect, Acting Human Resources Officer Mr. M. Mwanza, urged students to uphold institutional integrity and ethical conduct during their attachments.
“You should professionally carry yourself, ensure your curriculum vitae is properly structured, turn your weaknesses into strengths, and always uphold confidentiality and company ethics,” said Mr. Mwanza.
From a commercial perspective, OD Stores Retail Manager, Mr. B. Mautsa, encouraged the cohort to view their placement as a launchpad for innovation and long-term employability.
“You should turn your attachment into an opportunity by quickly understanding your sector, proving yourself in a competitive environment, and applying your knowledge to innovate and produce meaningful results,” Mr. Mautsa noted.
MSU Counsellor, Mrs. M. Chigulu, provided students with vital guidance on managing workplace pressure, addressing the critical psychological and social dimensions of professional integration.
Reinforcing this, Gender Institute Research Fellow, Ms. M. Chanhuwa, emphasised the importance of professional boundaries and personal safety.
“Empowered young people become agents of transformation; you should present yourself appropriately by dressing professionally, communicating respectfully, and speaking out politely when uncomfortable,” Ms. Chanhuwa remarked.
Administrative guidance was provided by WRL Assistant Registrar, Ms. B. Kokai, who clarified registration and assessment requirements to ensure a seamless transition for all students.
MSU cultivates professionally grounded and holistic graduates through these orientation initiatives, ensuring they are uniquely prepared to drive the industrial modernisation and economic growth envisioned in NDS2 and Sustainable Development Goal 8.
Published
April 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM
