Campus News
By Leona Lyne Chimushonga
The Midlands State University (MSU) Faculty of Business Sciences is strengthening its commitment to producing graduates who are not only academically competent but also equipped to create employment opportunities through innovation and entrepreneurship.
The faculty says its programmes are designed to encourage students to think beyond traditional employment by developing entrepreneurial skills, embracing emerging technologies, and creating practical solutions to real-world challenges.
Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business Sciences, Professor Mirriam Mugwati, said the university is intentionally creating an environment where students are empowered to innovate and transform ideas into viable business ventures.
She said access to developing technologies has enabled students to explore new ways of solving business and societal challenges, while also preparing them for the demands of the rapidly evolving digital economy.
One of the faculty's recent success stories involved a student who won a hackathon after developing a fintech application, demonstrating how innovation and practical learning are translating into tangible achievements.
"We encourage every student to think beyond graduation and consider becoming a job creator rather than a job seeker. Our students are able to access developing technologies, and through their creativity they come up with practical solutions. We recently had a student who won a hackathon after developing a fintech application."
Professor Mugwati said entrepreneurship has become a key pillar of the faculty's teaching philosophy, with students encouraged to identify opportunities, develop innovative products and services, and build sustainable businesses capable of creating jobs and contributing to national development.
She said the faculty will continue investing in innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry-focused learning to ensure graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive global economy.
Through its emphasis on creativity, technology, and practical problem-solving, the Faculty of Business Sciences aims to produce graduates who are not only ready for the workplace but are also capable of driving economic growth through enterprise development and innovation.
The faculty says its programmes are designed to encourage students to think beyond traditional employment by developing entrepreneurial skills, embracing emerging technologies, and creating practical solutions to real-world challenges.
Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business Sciences, Professor Mirriam Mugwati, said the university is intentionally creating an environment where students are empowered to innovate and transform ideas into viable business ventures.
She said access to developing technologies has enabled students to explore new ways of solving business and societal challenges, while also preparing them for the demands of the rapidly evolving digital economy.
One of the faculty's recent success stories involved a student who won a hackathon after developing a fintech application, demonstrating how innovation and practical learning are translating into tangible achievements.
"We encourage every student to think beyond graduation and consider becoming a job creator rather than a job seeker. Our students are able to access developing technologies, and through their creativity they come up with practical solutions. We recently had a student who won a hackathon after developing a fintech application."
Professor Mugwati said entrepreneurship has become a key pillar of the faculty's teaching philosophy, with students encouraged to identify opportunities, develop innovative products and services, and build sustainable businesses capable of creating jobs and contributing to national development.
She said the faculty will continue investing in innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry-focused learning to ensure graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive global economy.
Through its emphasis on creativity, technology, and practical problem-solving, the Faculty of Business Sciences aims to produce graduates who are not only ready for the workplace but are also capable of driving economic growth through enterprise development and innovation.
Published
July 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
