DISTRICT SIX CAMPUS
10 - 14 February 2025
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2025
10 – 14 FEBRUARY 2025 – DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS, CAPE TOWN
Monday, 10 February 2025
09h00-09h05 Overview of the Day
09h05-09h15
Welcome by the Dean: Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
Welcome by the Acting Head of BIA Department
09h15-09h30 BIA Staff Introduction
09h30-09h40 Introduction to the Orientation Assistants
09h40-10h00 Overview of the BIA Programme
10h00-10h10 KamPass App
10h10-10h30 Comfort Break
10h30-10h50 BIA Alumnus
10h50-13h00 Tour of the D6 Campus
Venue: C2.57
Mr D Dyers & Ms V Harry
Prof R Rampersad
Dr F Mohsam
All BIA Staff
Ms V Harry
Ms M Dos Santos
Mr B Hove
Mr I Jacobs – Learning & Development Specialist at Flash
Student Assistants & Lecturers
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 Venue:
09h30-09h35 Overview of the Day
09h35-09h40 Health & Safety on Campus
09h40-14h00
Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Mr D Dyers & Ms V Harry
Mr A Jacobs
Welcome by the CPUT Vice Chancellor: Prof C Nhlapho on the Campus Piazza Visit informational stalls of the CPUT Service Departments & Student Affairs
09h00-09h05 Overview of the Day
09h05-09h20 Student Experiences
09h20 -09h35 Assessment Policies & Procedures
09h35- 09h55 Financial Aid by Student Finance
09h55 -11h15 Group Activity – Divide into groups
11h30-14h00
Mr D Dyers & Ms V Harry
3rd year students
Ms De Caires
Mr E Feleza
Move to computer Labs for Lab Introduction Sessions Labs Sessions include: Network Login, Blackboard login, Email Setup & Email Etiquette etc
Thursday, 13 February 2025
09h00-09h05 Overview of the Day
09h10-09h25 Textbook Requirements
09h30-09h50 CPUT Unit: Student Counselling
09h50-10h00 Student Leadership
10h00-10h10 CPUT Campus Security
10h00-10h10 Comfort Break
10h10-10h20 CPUT Library Services
11h20-11h40 CPUT Unit- Fundani
12h00-12h15 Tutors & Mentors
12h15-12h30 CPUT Sports, Arts & Culture
12h30-14h00 District 6 Museum Heritage Talk and Walkabout Friday, 14 February 2025
09h00-09h05 Overview of the Day
09h05-09h25 CPUT Unit: Disability
09h25-10h30 Guest Speaker –Topic: SOGIE
10h30-11h15 BIA Department Programme Guide
11h15-11h35 CPUT Unit: HIV Aids
11h35-11h50 CPUT Unit: Residences
11h50-12h05 Getting ready for learning: 2025 Academic Timetable and Q&A
12h05-12h20 Wrap-up of 2025 First-Year Orientation
Mr D Dyers & Ms V Harry
Mr D Dyers
Ms M Phala
Ms L Manciya (SRC)
Mr A Tonisi
Ms Z Davids
Mr X Vanda
Ms V Harry
Mr Q Summers
Venue:
Mr D Dyers & Ms V Harry
Ms De Vos
Ms T Mjwara
Mr A Gaffoor
Ms N Maake
Mr A Bucwa
Mr D Dyers & Ms V Harry
Mr D Dyers & Ms V Harry
Classes will commence on 17 February 2025 as per the Timetable distributed.
NB! Please wear comfortable clothes & shoes and please bring along a snack & water or some cash to use at the cafeterias for each day.
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
PART TIME
FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2025 11 & 12 FEBRUARY 2025 – DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS, CAPE TOWN
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 Venues: C2.57
17h00-17h10 Overview of the Day
17h10-17h20 Welcome by the Acting Head of Department
17h20-17h30 BIA Staff Introduction
17h30-18h00 Guest Speaker: Current Students
18h00-18h20 Assessment Policies & Procedures
18h20-18h35 BIA Programme Guide
18h35 -19h15 Tour of the Campus
Mr D Dyers & Ms V Harry
Dr F Mohsam
All BIA PT Staff
Ms M Daniels – 3rd Year Student
Ms N Jones - PG Dip Student
Faculty Office Representative
Wednesday, 12 February 2025 Venues:
17h00-17h05 Overview of the Day
17h05-17h20 Textbook List and Timetable
17h20 -17h45 Get to know your classmates and comfort break 17h45-19h30 Move to computer Labs for Lab Introduction Sessions, Sessions include Network Login, Blackboard login, Email Setup & Email Etiquette
Close of Orientation
Mr D Dyers & Ms V Harry
Mr D Dyers
Computer Labs: C3.12
Mr A Parker
Classes will commence on 17 February 2025 as per the Timetable distributed.
FACULTY
OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
FIRST-YEAR FULL- TIME ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2025 10 - 14 FEBRUARY 2025
Name of Campus: District Six Venue: E3.35, 3rd floor, Engineering Building
Monday, 10 February 2025
09:00 – 09:05 Overview of the day Emmanuel Esambe
09:05 – 09:10 Opening and welcome by Head of Department Chris Cupido
09:10 – 09:20 Introduction of Entrepreneurship staff All staff
09:20 – 09:30 Introduction to Student Assistants Student Assistants
09:30 – 10:00 Disability Unit D De Vos
10:00 – 10:20 Industry Guest Speaker Gillian Schroeder
10:20 – 11:20 Library orientation and presentation (Presentation in E3.35, then break into groups for the tour) Ontebetse Mothopeng
11:05 – 11:25 Comfort break
11:25 – 11:30 Students to get settled in the venue
11:30 – 12:00 Workshop 1: Goal setting and time management Emmanuel Esambe
12:00 – 12:30 Fun activity – Prizes to be won Student assistants
12:30 – 14:00 District Six Museum Mandy Sanger
Tuesday, 11 February 2025
09:00 – 09:10 Overview of the day Sera Tlhomola
09:10 – 09:40 Programme guide Shameema Raja
09:40 – 09:55 Move students to Piazza Student assistants
10:00 – 11:00 Opening and welcome in the Piazza on the D6 campus
Vice Chancellor, Professor Chris Nhlapo
11:00 – 11:30 Student activities and stalls All students
Wednesday, 12 February 2025
09:00 – 09:05 Overview of the day Rylyne Nchu
09:05 – 09:40 Industry Guest Speaker Aurelio Sekeseke
09:40 – 10:00 Workshop 2: Notetaking Emmanuel Esambe
10:00 – 10:30 Introduction to blended learning Emmanuel Esambe
10:30 – 10:55 Comfort break
10:55 – 11:00 Students to get settled in the venue
11:00 – 11:15 Faculty office assistant presentation Phakama Adonis and Busisiwe Sichwaru
11:15 – 12:00
E-Learning activities: (Break into groups) E3.42C & C2.72C Log in to online platforms (OPA, Blackboard, Outlook) David Koopman & Frank Makoza
12:00 – 12:30 Student Counselling Amy Lee Daniels
12:30 – 13:30 Fun activity – Prizes to be won Student assistants
Thursday, 13 February 2025
09:00 – 09:05 Overview of the day David Koopman
09:05 – 09:45 Campus Health Clinic Viwe Hlabahlaba
09:45 – 10:00 Student Living and Residence Chumani Mashwanyela
10:00 – 10:30 Financial Awareness African Bank
10:30 – 10:55 Comfort break
10:55 – 11:00 Students to get settled in the venue
11:00 – 12:00 Guest Speaker Sven Wolf
12:00 – 12:30 SDO: Arts and Culture Marysa Leukes
12:30 – 13:00 Fun activity – Prizes to be won Student assistants
13:00 – 13:30 Social Media Awareness Emmanuel Esambe
13:30 – 15:00 First Year Experience Fundani
Friday, 14 February 2025
09:00 – 09:05 Overview of the day Emmanuel Esambe
09:05 – 09:15 Introduction of Entrepreneurship staff (repeat) All staff
09:15 – 09:30 KAMPASS roll out Lolwethu Luthuli
09:30 – 10:00 Exemptions and Recognitions Sera Tlhomola Registration validation and amendment of the registration process
10:00 – 10:35 Alumnus Guest Speaker Naledi Reratile
10:35 – 11:00 Campus Tour Student assistants
11:00 – 11:30 Prize Giving Student assistants
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
FIRST-YEAR PART- TIME ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2025
10, 11 AND 13 FEBRUARY 2025
Name of Campus: District Six
Monday, 10 February 2025 in E3.42, 3rd floor, Engineering Building
17:00 – 17:05 Overview of the evening Emmanuel Esambe
17:05 – 17:10
Opening and welcome by Head of Department Chris Cupido
17:10 – 17:20 Introduction of first-year lecturers
All first-year staff
17:20 – 17:55 Alumnus guest speaker Wendy Mhlaba
17:55 – 18:25 Blended Learning Emmanuel Esambe
18:25 – 19:15
E-Learning activities: Log into online platforms (OPA, Blackboard, Outlook) David Koopman
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 in E3.61, 3rd floor, Engineering Building
17:00 – 17:05 Overview of the evening Emmanuel Esambe
17:05 – 17:30 Programme guide
17:30 – 18:00 Exemptions and Recognitions
Registration validation and amendment of the registration process
18:00 – 19:00 Guided tour of campus including an overview of facilities:
Library, Campus Clinic, HIV unit, Student counselling, Disability Unit
Thursday, 13 February 2025 in LT 2 (Lecture Theatres)
17:00 – 17:05 Overview of the evening
17:05 – 19:15 CPUT 101:
• Goal setting
• Time Management
• Note-taking
Sera Tlhomola
Student Assistant
Emmanuel Esambe
Rylyne Nchu
DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTANCY
FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2025 10 – 14 FEBRUARY 2025
Name of Campus: District Six
VENUE: C2.58
DAY 1 – 10TH FEBRUARY 2025 GROUP A, B AND C
Monday, 10 February
09:00 – 09:05
Opening & Introduction
09:05 – 09:15 Introduction of SA’s
09:15 – 09:30
09:30 – 09:40 09:40 – 09:45 09:45 – 09:55 09:55 – 10:00
– 10:10 10:10 – 10:30 10:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 11:10
11:10 – 11:20
11:20 – 11:30
11:40 – 11:50 11:50 – 12:00
Faculty Official Welcoming
HOD Address
Departmental Secretaries
Subject Co-ordinators
Kahoot it? Ice Breaker
Introduction of 1st year lecturers
Guest speaker
AI/ Social Media
Student Counselling
Level Up
Student Support by Fundani
SRC Local Secretary
Residence department
Q&A Vote of Thanks
Mrs. Msiza
Orientation Assistants
Mrs De Caires
Dr Neethling
Mrs Solomons
Mr Pretorious & Co-ordinators
MC
All First-year lecturers
Ntombi Nhlapho
Mr Essop
Mrs Marineesa Majola Thabisile Twala, T Mbiba
Mrs Msiza
Ms Indiphile Jack
Mr Mashwanyela
Mr Jonginamba
DAY 2 – 12TH FEBRUARY 2025 GROUP D, E AND F
Wednesday, 12 February
09:00 – 09:05
Opening & Introduction
Mrs Msiza
09:05 – 09:15 Introduction of SA’s Orientation Assistants
09:15 – 09:30
09:30 – 09:40
09:40 – 09:45 09:45 – 09:55
09:55 – 10:00
10:00 – 10:10
10:10 – 10:30 10:30 – 10:45
10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 11:10 11:10 – 11:20
11:20 – 11:30
11:40 – 11:50 11:50 – 12:00
Faculty Welcoming
HOS Address (10 Mins)
Departmental Secretaries
Subject Co-ordinators
Kahoot it? Ice Breaker
Introduction of 1st year lecturers
Guest speaker
Brief Introduction on Research
Student Counselling
Level Up
Student Support by Fundani
SRC Local Chair
Residence department
Q&A Vote of Thanks
Mrs De Caires
Mr Jonginamba
Mrs Nkomo
Mr Pretorious & Co-ordinators
MC
All First-year lecturers
Ms Boitumelo Boikanyo
Mr Ntshonga
Ms. Modipadi
A Mshiywa & G Mangaye
Mrs Msiza
Mr Ayanda Mtyekwana
Mr Mashwanyela
Mr Jonginamba
Thursday, 13 February
09:00 – 09:05
09:05 – 09:15
09:15 – 09:30
09:30 – 09:40
09:40 – 09:40
09:40 – 09:50
09:50 – 10:00
10:00 – 10:10
10:10 – 10:30
10:30 – 10:45
10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 11:10 11:10 – 11:20 11:20 – 11:30 11:40 – 11:50 11:50 – 12:00
DAY 3 – 13TH FEBRUARY 2025 GROUPS G, H AND I
Opening & Introduction
Mrs. Msiza
Introduction of SA’s Orientation Assistants
Dean’s Welcoming
HOD Address (10 Mins)
Departmental Secretaries
Subject Co-ordinators
Kahoot it? Ice Breaker
Introduction of 1st year lecturers
Guest speaker
Brief Introduction on Research
Student Counselling
Level Up
Student Support by Fundani
SRC Local Secretary
Residence department
Q&A Vote of Thanks
Mrs De Caires
Mr Jonginamba
Mrs Ridder
Mr Pretorious & Co-ordinators
MC
All First-year lecturers
Ms Neziswa Tafeni
Mr Essop
Ms. Amy Daniels
Thabisile Twala
Mrs Msiza
Ms Indiphile Jack
Mr Mashwanyela
Mr Jonginamba
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING & TAXATION, INTERNAL AUDITING, FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2025
PART-TIME 13 FEBRUARY 2025
Name of Campus: District Six
Venue: C2.71
DATE – 13TH FEBRUARY 2025
Thursday, 13 February
17:15 – 17:20 Opening & Introduction
Mrs. Msiza
17:20 – 17:25 Introduction of SA’s Orientation Assistants
17:25 – 17:30
17:30 – 17:40 17:40 – 17:55
17:55 – 18:05
18:05 – 18:15
18:15 – 18:25
18:25 – 19:00
19:00 – 19:10
19:10 – 19:15
Official Welcoming
Subject Co-Ordinator
Guest speaker
Introduction of 1st year lecturers
SRC Local
Q&A Session
Social media and Technology Session
Accessing CPUT email & email etiquette
BB Orientation
SOS Orientation
Vote of Thanks
Campus Tour Important offices In the FBMS
Vote of thanks
Mr Jonginamba
Mr Pretorious
Ms Alicia Boltney
First-year lecturers
Ms Anganathi Mgxekwana
Mrs. Msiza
Mr Jonginamba
Mr I. Sityata
GRADUATE CENTRE FOR MANAGEMENT
FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2025
10-14 FEBRUARY 2025
Campus: DISTRICT SIX
VENUE: ENGINEERING BUILDING: Room E4.39
Monday, 10 February
09:00 - 09:15 Arrival (Students)
09:15 - 09:30 Welcome: Head of Department – Professor Darko
09:30 - 09:45 Welcome Assistant Dean: Faculty of Business and Management Sciences – Professor Naicker
10:00 - 10:30 Student Counselling – Ms Daniels
10:30 - 11:30 Overview of the Diploma in Banking and Bachelors in Business Informatics –First Year Lecturers
11:30 -12:00 Open Mic Q & A – Ms Janneker
12:00 - 12:15 Senior Bank Portfolio Manager – Ms Paul
12:15 - 13:00 Library Resources and Library Visit – Ms Mothopeng Tuesday, 11 February
09:00 - 09:15 Arrival (Students)
09:30 - 12:30 Vice Chancellor’s welcome at Piazza followed by Student Affairs’ activities –Vice Chancellor Nhlapo Wednesday, 12 February
09:00 - 09:15 Arrival (Students)
09:15 - 09:45 CPUT Disability Unit – Ms De Vos & Ms Malivoho
09:45 - 10:00 HIV Aids Unit – Ms Swanson
10:00 - 10:45 Student Finance – Ms Soyekwa
10:45 - 11:30 LSRC - Faculty representative
11:30 - 12:30 Lab Sessions :Venue E3 42C Information on: Blackboard login; WhatsApp group rules; email setup and email etiquette – Mr Madlwabinga Thursday, 13 February
09:00 - 09:15 Arrival (Students)
09:15 - 10:00 Fundani – Mr Mawande
10:00 - 10:30 Online Attendance App – Mr Luthuli
10:30 - 11:00 Assessment Policies and Procedures – Departmental Secretary Ms Carolissen
11:00-12:00 KAMPASS App – Ms Hove Friday, 14 February
09:00 - 09:15 Arrival (Students)
10:00 - 11:00 Gender Based Violence – Ms Majola
11:00 -13:00 Campus Tour : Visit to key offices and facilities as well to shuttle service – Student Assistants
13:00 -14:00 Open Mic Q & A followed by lunch – Ms Janneker and Ms Carolissen Monday, 17 February
09:00 - 09:15 Arrival (Students)
09:15-13:00 District Six Museum Talk and Tour
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2025
10 – 14 FEBRUARY 2025
NAME OF CAMPUS: DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS
Tuesday, 11 February
10:00 – 11:00
Opening and Welcome in the Piazza on the D6 Campus
11:00 – 13:00 Student activities and stalls
Wednesday, 12 February
10:00 to 12:00 Campus Tour, labs(C3.65), logins
Thursday, 13 February : Face-to-face session
Venue: Lecture Theatre 1 (LT1): District 6 Campus
Programme Directors: Mr B. Ntlangula and Mr S. Mgudlwa
09H00 to 09H10
09H10 to 09H30
09H30 to 10H15
10H45 to 11H15
Welcome by Dean: Faculty of Business and Management Sciences (Video)
Welcome by Acting Head of Department
Welcome by HRM Lecturers
First Year Experience Roll Out for HR students.
11H15 to 11H30 HR Department Tutorial Programme
11H30 to 12H15 Faculty Manager
12H15 to 13H30 GBV
13H30 to 14H00 Guest Speaker: Alumni
Friday, 14 February : Face-to-face session
Venue : Lecture Theatre 1 (LT1): District 6 Campus
Programme Directors: Mr B. Ntlangula and Mr S. Mgudlwa
09H00 to 09H10 Welcome by Programme Directors
09H10 to 10H00 Legal Services
10H00 to 10H30 Counselling Unit
10H30 to 11H00 Disability Unit
11H15 to 11H45 Campus Health Services
11H45 to 12H15 HIV/AIDS Unit
12H30 to 13H30 Fundani
14H00 to 14H15 SRC
13H30 to 14H00 CPUT SABPP Student Chapter
14H15 to 14H30 Closing
Vice Chancellor, Professor Chris Nhlapo
All students
Dean: Prof Rampersad
Ms. T. Kroukamp
All lecturers
Ms K. Jonck
Ms. N. Panziso
Ms. De Caires
Thuli Mjwara IAM (Inclusive and Affirming Ministeries
Ms Buzuzi -HR business partner
Mr Mgudlwa and Mr Ntlangula
Mr. G. Engel
Ms Narissa Padayachy
Ms De Vos
Sister Viwe
HIV/AIDS Unit
Nthabiseng Maake
Mr Ngculu
Ms Yanga Mlatha
CPUT Student Chapter
Committee-all 5 members, collective presentation
Mr. Ntlangula
FACULTY
ADVANCED DIPLOMA: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (FT)
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2025
14 FEBRUARY 2025
NAME OF CAMPUS: DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS
14 Friday, February : Face-to-face session
Venue : Commerce 4.20
Programme Directors: Ms L. Beukes
10H00 to 10H10 Welcome and Introduction
10H10 to 10H20 Welcome by Head of Department
10H20 to 11H00 Welcome by HRM Lecturers
Ms L Beukes
Ms T. Kroukamp
All PT lecturers
11H00 to 11H10 Explanation of Support Services videos Mr Mgudlwa 11H10 Closing
Ms L Beukes
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DIPLOMA: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (PT)
FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2025
17 FEBRUARY 2025
NAME OF CAMPUS: DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS
Monday, 17 February : Face-to-face session
Venue : C2.57
Programme Directors: Mr S. Mgudlwa
17H15 to 17H20 Welcome and Introduction Mr B. Ntlangula
17H25 to 18H00 Welcome by Acting Head of Department Ms T. Kroukamp
18H00 to 18H30 Welcome by HRM Lecturers
All PT lecturers
18H30 to 18H45 HR Department Tutorial Programme Ms. N. Ntanjana
18H45 to 19H00 Explanation of Support Services videos Mr Ntlangula
19H00 to 19H30 CPUT SABPP Student Chapter CPUT Student Chapter Committee
19H30 to 20H00 SRC Indiphile Jack
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA:HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (PT)
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2025
19 FEBRUARY 2025
NAME OF CAMPUS: DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS
Wednesday, 19 February : Face-to-face session
Venue : C2.57
Programme Director: Dr J Kiley
17H15 to 17H25 Welcome and Introduction
Dr J Kiley
17H25 to 18H00 Welcome by Acting Head of Department Ms T.Kroukamp
18H00 to 18H30 Welcome by HRM Lecturers All PT lecturers
18H30 to 19H00 Explanation of Support Services videos Mr Mgudlwa
19H30 to 20H00 Closing
Dr Kiley
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
MANAGEMENT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2025 Full Time
10 – 14 FEBRUARY 2025
District Six Campus Venue: C2.68
Monday, 10 February
08:30 – 09:00
09:00 – 09:15
Registration Welcome and introduction
009:15 – 9:30 Introduction of Lecturers
09:30 – 09:45
10:00 – 10:45
10:45 – 11:00
11:30 – 12:15
12:15 – 12:30
12:30 – 13:15
13:15 – 13:55
13:55 – 14:00
Tuesday, 11 February
10:00 – 11:00
Introduction of Students Assistants
STARS offer for 1st years
Questions & Answers
Disability Unit
Questions & Answers
Programme Guide (Groups)
Questions & Answers
Conclusion
Opening and Welcome in the Piazza on the D6 Campus
11:00 – 13:00 Student activities and stalls
Wednesday, 12 February
09:00 – 09:05 Welcome
09:00 – 09:45
09:45 – 10:00
10:00 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00
11:30 – 12:15
12:15 – 12:30 12:30 – 13:15 13:15 – 13:30
Thursday, 13 February
09:30 – 10:15
10:15 – 10:30 10:45 – 11:15
12:00 – 13:00
Friday, 14 February
09:00 – 09:45 09:45 – 10:00 10:00 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00
Academic Literacy
Question & Answers
Blackboard Navigation
Question & Answers
Sports & Culture
Question & Answers
Library Session Question & Answers
FYE & Other Support Services
Questions & Answers
Counselling/Mental Health & Wellbeing
Question & Answers
Log in to Online (OPA, Blackboard, Outlook)
Diversity & Inclusivity
Questions & Answers
The use of AI & Plagiarism
Questions & Answers
Head of Department, Prof Brink Botha
All 1st year Lecturers
Ms. Tsidi Malapane
Dr. Frikkie George
Ms. Dellicia De Vos
Mr. Jacque Von Wielligh
Ms. Tsidi Malapane
Vice Chancellor, Professor Chris Nhlapo
All students
Ms. Tsidi Malapane
Ms. Puleng Sefalane – Nkohla
Mr. Lutenda Nendani
Dr. Vuyokazi Mntuyedwa
Mr. Mvuyisi Mavela
Mr. Quinton Summers
Mrs. Patricia Mothopeng
Mr. Zweli Ngculu
Ms. Marineesa Majola
Mr. Caleb Tshibangu
Mr. David Koopman
Mr. Tumiso Mfisa & team
Mr. Sonwabo Jongile
11:00 – 11:45
11:45 – 12:00
12:15 – 13:00
13:00 – 13:15
13:15 – 14:00
Personal Budget
Questions & Answers
Clinic Operational System & Services
Questions & Answers
Campus Tour
TBC
Ms. Viwe Hlabahlaba
Students Assistants
MANAGEMENT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2025
Part Time 10,11 & 19 FEBRUARY 2025 Online
Monday, 10 February
17:00 – 17:15
17:15 – 17:30
17:30 – 18:15
18:15 – 19:00
19:00 – 19:15
Tuesday, 11 February
Logging in & Attendance
Welcome and introduction
Library Orientation
FYE and other Support Services
Intro of the Subject
17:00 – 17:15 Logging in & Attendance
17:15 – 18:00
18:00 – 18:45
18:45 – 19:15
Library Orientation Time Management Intro of the Subject
Wednesday, 12 February
19:15 – 19:15 Logging in & Attendance
19:15 – 19:30
19:30 – 20:15 20:15 – 21:00
Welcome & Introduction
Use of AI & Plagiarism Time Management
Ms. Tsidi Malapane
Head of Department, Prof. Brink Botha
Mrs. Patricia Mothopeng
Mr Zweli Ngculu
Mr. Caleb Tshibangu
Ms. Tsidi Malapane
Mrs. Patricia Mothopeng
Mr. Zweli Ngculu
Ms. Tsidi Malapane
Ms. Tsidi Malapane
Head of Department, Prof. Brink Botha
Mr. Sonwabo Jongile
Mr. Zweli Ngculu
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
FULL TIME ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 10 - 14 FEBRUARY 2025
DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS
ENGINEERING BUILDING, 3RD FLOOR, ROOM E3.25
Marketing Department Purpose Statement:
To advance knowledge and skills for marketing and business through technology-led education, research, and innovation for the benefit of society.
10 February 2025 - Monday
Time Programme Facilitator
08h00 – 09h00 Registration
09h00 – 09h20 Opening and Welcome
09h20 – 09h40 Faculty Management Representative
09h40 – 10h30 Meet and greet: First-year Lecturers
10h30 – 12h00 BREAK
12h00 – 12h30 Programme Guide
12h30 – 13h30 Brand Identity as a Marketing Student
13h30 – 14h30 Q & A session with the facilitators
Dr S Williams
Acting HOD: Marketing
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences / Dean’s Video
Marketing first-year Lecturers
Mrs Jones
Marketing Alumni – Sinegugu Miya and Boitumelo Sephaka
Orientation Facilitators
11 February 2025- Tuesday Time Programme Facilitator
09h00 – 10h00 Welcome, Icebreaker, information session
10h00 – 11h00 VC Address in the Piazza
Orientation Lecturers and Facilitators
Prof Chris Nhlapho Students will have free time to visit the different faculty stall after the VC’s address
12 February 2025 - Wednesday Time Programme Facilitator
08h00 – 09h00 Registration
09h00 – 09h50 Welcome, Icebreaker and Introduction of Keynote Speaker
10h00 – 12h00 Keynote Speaker
12h00 – 12h30 Kampass App
12h30 – 13h00
13h00 – 13h30 Networking / making connections
13 February 2025 - Thursday
08h00 – 09h00 Registration
09h00 – 09h10 Welcome and Icebreaker
09h10 – 11h00 How do I access my online learning activities and lecturers? Introduction to Blackboard Online learning requirements: Getting ready for your first day
BREAK
Orientation Facilitators and Lecturers
EDC Squared
Blessing Hove
Mrs Lauren Swart
Orientation Facilitators and Lecturers
Mrs Nayeema Bray
11h00 – 11h30 Disability Unit Delicia de Vos
11h30 – 12h00 BREAK
12h00 – 13h30 Amazing Race
14 February 2025 - Friday Time
08h00 – 09h00 Registration
09h00 – 09h10 Welcome and Icebreaker
Marketing Lecturers
Orientation Facilitators and Lecturers
09h10 – 09h30 KamPass App HOVEB
09h30 – 10h00 Student Representative Council Ayanda Mtyekwana – CTSRC - Chair
10h00 – 10h30 Finance Department Eric Feleza and Nina Soyekwa
10h30 – 11h00 Residence Department Chantal Botes
11h00 – 12h00 BREAK
12h00 – 13h30 Administrative Queries
Orientation Facilitators
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
PART-TIME ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
10 FEBRUARY 2025
DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS
COMMERCE BUILDING, 2ND FLOOR, ROOM C2.57
Marketing Department Purpose Statement:
To advance knowledge and skills for marketing and business through technology-led education, research, and innovation for the benefit of society.
10 February 2024 - Monday
17h30 – 17h50 Opening and Welcome
Dr S Williams
Acting HOD: Marketing
17h50 – 18h20 Faculty Management Representative Faculty of Business and Management Sciences / Dean’s Video
18h20 – 18h40 Icebreaker Lecturers
18h40 – 19h00 Alumni Guest Speaker Alumni
19h00 – 19h30 Programme guide
19h30 – 19h40 BREAK
19h40 – 20h20 How do I access my online learning activities and lecturers? Introduction to Blackboard
Online learning requirements: Getting ready for your first day of online
20h20 – 21h00 Q & A session with the lecturers
Mrs Jones
Mrs Nayeema Bray
Marketing Lecturers
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & GOVERNANCE
FULL-TIME
FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2025 10 – 13 FEBRUARY 2025
DISTRICT SIX CAMPUS
Venue: Lecture Theatre – LT2 & Lab Session C3.12
Monday, 10 February
09:00 – 09:30
09:30 – 09:35
09:35 – 09:45
09:45 – 10:00
10:00 – 10:20
10:20 – 10:40
10:40 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:20
11:20 –11:40
11:50 – 12:10
12:15 – 13:30
13:30 – 13:35
Tuesday, 11 February
Registration
Welcome and overview of the day
Welcome
Introduction of Department staff
Overview of Public Administration and Governance
Faculty Officer
Academic Advisor
Financial Aid Departmental Student Society
BREAK (11:40 – 11:50)
Kampass App
Information Technology Session Closure
09:00 – 09:45 Registration
10:00 – 11:00
Opening and Welcome on the D6 Campus
11:00 – 13:00 Student activities and stalls
Wednesday, 12 February
Student Assistants
Mr R. Schultz
Head of Department, Professor R. Hendrickse
Mrs D. Morrison, Lecturers & Student Assistants
Ms P. Erfort or Mr R. Schultz
Ms N. De Caires
Mr S. Ngqengelele
Mr E. Feleza
Mr I. Bill
Ms L. Luthuli
Ms S. Botes
Ms S. Botes
Student Assistants
Vice Chancellor, Professor Chris Nhlapo
All students
09:00 – 09:30 Registration Student Assistants
09:30 – 09:40
09:40 – 10:00
10:00 – 10:20
10:20 10:40
10:40 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:20
11:20 – 11:40
Welcome and Overview of the day Librarian
Discussion of the timetable
Strategic Initiatives & Projects (SIP) & Internalization
Student Counselling
Gender Based Violence (GBV)
Campus Security
11:40 – 12:00 Residence
BREAK: 12:00 – 12:10
12:10 – 12:30 Campus Health Clinic
12:30 – 12:50
12:50 –13:00
Thursday, 13 February
09:00 – 09:30
09:30 – 09:35
Guest Speaker-Public Sector Advisory
Committee Member (External) Closure
Registration
Welcome and Overview of the day
Mr R. Schultz
Mr N. Kalam
Mr R. Schultz
Ms A. Mrasi
Ms N. Padayachy
Ms M. Bergh & Ms D. Ngqwala
Mr A. Tonisi
Ms C. Botes
Ms V. Hlabahlaba
Dr B. Davids- City of Cape Town
Mr R. Schultz
Student Assistants
Mr R. Schultz
09:35 –09:55
09:55 – 10:15
10:15 – 10:35
10:35 – 10:55
10:55 11:15
11:15 – 11:20
Disability Unit
Social Media Module
D6 Museum
Sport, Arts & Culture
HIV/AIDS Closure
Ms D. De Vos
Ms M. Richards
Ms M. Sanger
Ms M. Leukes
Ms N. Maake
Mr R. Schultz
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & GOVERNANCE
PART-TIME
FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2025 10 – 13 FEBRUARY 2025
DISTRICT SIX CAMPUS: VENUE: Lecture Theatre – LT2 & Lab Session C3.12
Monday, 10 February
16:30 – 17:00
17:00 – 17:05
17:05 – 17:20
17:20 – 17:40
17:40 – 18:00
18:00 – 18:20
18:20 – 18:40
18:40 – 19:00
19:00 – 19:05
Tuesday, 11 February
09:00 – 09:45
10:00 – 11:00
11:00 – 13:00
Wednesday, 12 February
16:30 – 17:00
17:00 – 17:05
17:05 – 17:20
17:20 – 17:40
17:40 – 18:00
18:00 – 18:20
18:20 – 18:40
18:40 – 18:45
Thursday, 13 February
16:30 – 17:00
17:00 – 17:05
17:05 –18:35
18:35 – 18:45
Registration
Welcome and overview of the day
Welcome
Introduction of Department staff
Faculty Officer
Departmental Society Librarian
Overview of Public Administration and Governance Closure
Registration
Opening and Welcome Piazza, D6 Campus
Student activities and stalls
Student Assistants
Mr R. Schultz
Head of Department, Professor R. Hendrickse
Mrs Morrison, Lecturers & Student Assistants
Ms N. De Caires
Mr I. Bill
Mr N. Kalam
Ms P. Erfort or Mr R. Schultz
Mr R. Schultz
Student Assistants
Vice Chancellor, Professor Chris Nhlapo
All students
Registration Student Assistants
Welcome and Overview of the day
Discussion of the timetable
Strategic Initiatives & Projects (SIP) & Internalization
Student Counselling
Gender Based Violence (GBV) Campus Security Closure
Registration
Welcome and Overview of the day
Information Technology Session Closure
Mr R. Schultz
Mr R. Schultz
Ms A. Mrasi
Ms M. Leukes
Ms M. Bergh & Ms D. Ngqwala
Mr A. Tonisi
Mr R. Schultz
Student Assistants
Ms S. Botes
Ms S. Botes
Ms S. Botes
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
REAL ESTATE
FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2025 11 – 14 FEBRUARY 2025
District Six Venue: ENG 3.37 (SMART VENUE & ONLINE VIA BLACKBOARD)
Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Fr10:00 – 11:00
Opening and Welcome in the D6 Piazza
11:00 – 14:00 Student Activities and Stalls
Wednesday, 12 February 2025
10:00 – 10:05 Overview of the Day
10:05 – 10:15 Welcome and introduction
10:15 – 10:30 Overview of the Real Estate Programme
10:30 – 11:15 Introduction of lecturers and admin
Ms Karen Hector (ADMIN); Ms Bacsha Fakier (PEF150S); Mr Danmore Chuma (CMM158S); Mr Maarten van Doesburgh (BCA156S); Ms Sarita Edwards (PRV150S); Ms Ashley de Jager (CTT150S)
11:15 – 11:20 Q&A
11:20 – 11:45 Comfort Break
11:45– 12:45 Network & Blackboard login
12:45 – 13:45 Visit to the library
13:45 – Student activities and stalls
Thursday 13 February 2025
10:00 – 10:05 Overview of the Day
10:05 – 11:00 Guest Speakers: Alumni
11:00 – 11:10 Q&A
11:10 – 12:00 Guest Speakers: SACPVP Council
12:00 – 12:10 Q&A
12:10 – 12:30 Comfort Break
12:30 – 13:30 Guest Speakers: SAIV Executive
13:30 – 13:40 Q&A
13:45 – Student activities and stalls
Vice Chancellor, Prof Chris Nhlapo
All Students
FYE Co-ordinator, Ms Sarita Edwards
HOD, Mr Maarten van Doesburgh
HOD, Mr Maarten van Doesburgh
All first-year lecturers and admin
Ms Bacsha Fakier
Ms Nomvelase Skade
All students
FYE Co-ordinator, Ms Sarita Edwards
Ms Rene Snyman; Mr Jerome Mahabeer
Mr Mr Rakesh Ramlugaan
Ms Robyn Jackson; Ms Lerato Pooe; Ms Lebone Malope
All students
Friday, 14 February 2025
10:00 – 10:05 Overview of the Day
10:05 – 10:35
10:35 – 10:45
Guest Speakers: Property Practitioners Q&A
10:45 – 11:30 AI in Education
11:30 – 11:45 Q&A
11:45 – 12:00 Comfort Break
12:00 – 12:30 Student Counselling
12:30 – 12:45 Wrap-up of First-Year Orientation
FYE Co-ordinator, Ms Sarita Edwards
Mr Scott Irving, PGP
Dr Faiq Waghid
Ms Alexia Daniels
All First Year Lecturers & Admin
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
Department of Retail Business Management
First-Year Orientation Program 2025
Full-Time (in person)
12, 13 & 14 February 2025
District Six Campus, Venue – 3rd floor Engineering Building, E3.13
TUESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2025 – VC WELCOMING OF 1ST YEAR STUDENTS – DISTRICT SIX
Programme Time
Overview of the day and welcome
Welcome by the Acting HOD and overview of the course
Meet the 1st year lecturers and departmental secretary
Student assistants –Welcome and overview of assistance available
Discussion leader / 1st year lecturer to supervise the slot
09h30 – 09h45 Mr Wayne Jooste
09h45 – 10h10 Dr Terence Hermanus
10h10 – 10h20 All first-year staff & departmental secretary
10h20 – 10h30 Student Assistants
Ice-Breaker – Pop-up retail store challenge 10h30 – 11h30 All 1st year students / Mr Wayne Jooste Comfort Break
Support services - Student Counselling presentation (CPUT Unit) 12h00 – 12h30 Ms Nicola Pietersen
Navigating the basics on Blackboard & CPUT emails setup
Guest speaker – Former CPUT Retail Business Management student
Wrap-up, thank you and questions
12h30 – 13h00 Mr Jonathan Aspeling
13h00 – 13h30 Mr Moses Vukheya
13h30 – 13h40 Mr Shaheen Adam
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
Department of Retail Business Management
First-Year Orientation Program 2025
PART-TIME (in person)
Monday 10 February 2025 District Six Campus
Venue – 3rd floor Engineering Building, E3.13
MONDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2025
Overview of the programme and welcome 17h15 – 17h30
Support services - Student Counselling (Video clip and discussion) 17h30 – 17h50
Navigating the basics on Blackboard & checking your CPUT emails 17h50 – 18h15
Support services - HIV / AIDS Unit (Video clip and discussion) 18h15 – 18h30
Guest speaker – Former CPUT Retail Business Management student 18h30 – 18h50
1st Year Survival Guide 18h50 – 19h05
Support services – Disability Unit (Presentation highlights and discussion) 19h05 – 19h20
End of program, thank you and questions 19h20 – 19h30
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT: TOURISM AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2025 10 – 14 FEBRUARY
Name of Campus: District Six Venue: E3.44
Computer Labs: C1.38, C2.13, C2.65, C2.71, C2.72, C3.68
Monday, 10 February 2024 Tourism management orientation day 1
Mainstream and ECP at District Six Campus Venue: Engineering Building E3.44
09:00 to 10:00 Arrival and registration
10:00 to 10:15
10:15 to 10:30
Opening of 2025 orientation for Tourism Management cohort
T&E Orientation Assistants
Ms W Magangqaza & Ms L Arulappan
Tourism Management qualification overview All lecturers of 1st year tourism qualification / Mr O Maqaqa
10:30 to 11:00 Head of Department welcome
11:00 to 11:15
11:15 to 11:40
Campus Navigation: KamPass App
Fundani learning unit
11:40 to 11:50 Open mic Q&A
11:50 to 12:10 Tech Tok
12:10 to 12:40
12:40 to 12:50
12:50 to 13:05
13:05 to 13:20
Student Counselling
Disability Unit
Comfort Break
Student affairs: CPUT sport unit
13:20 to 13:40 Q&A and Closure
Dr C Dube
Mr B Hove
Mr Z Ngulu or Ms S Matsolo
Ms W Magangqaza
Ms Z Tomlinson Willcox
Ms M Majola
Ms D De Vos
Ms M Leukes or Mr Q Summers
Ms L Arulappan
Tuesday, 11 February 2024 VC’s Welcome for Institution event. Compulsory attendance Event and Tourism management first year students
Venue: Engineering Building E3.44 and Piazza
08:00 to 09:00 Registration T&E Orientation Assistants
09:00 to 09:20 Break away groups and assigned to group leader
Ms W Magangqaza, Ms L Arulappan & Ms A Ntelezi
09:20 to 09:45 Ushering to Piazza T&E Orientation Assistants
10:00 to 14:00 Welcome by CPUT Vice Chancellor: Prof C Nhlapho on Campus Piazza Visit informational stalls of CPUT Service Departments & Student Affairs CPUT Student Affairs
Wednesday, 12 February 2024 Tourism management day 2
Mainstream and ECP at District Six Campus
Venue: Engineering Building E3.44 Computer Labs: Commerce Building C1.38, C2.13, C2.65, C2.71, C2.72, C3.68
09:00 to 10:00 Arrival and registration T&E Orientation Assistants
10:00 to 10:15 Welcome
10:15 to 10:30 Student Affairs: Campus Clinic
10:30 to 11:00 Panel discussion
(Alumni, HIV&Aids unit, Industry partner & student supporters)
Ms W Magangqaza & Ms L Arulappan
Ms V Hlabahlaba
Ms Bavuma or Ms Z Tomlinson Willcox
11:00 to 11:30 Break away groups and assigned to computer lab
11:30 t0 12:30 Introduction to CPUT learning management systems
12:30 to 13:30 Closure
T&E Orientation Assistants
Ms Bavuma, Ms Phiri, Dr Mokoena and Mr Irakoza
Ms Bavuma, Ms Phiri, Dr Mokoena, Mr Irakoza and T&E Orientation Assistants
Thursday, 13 February 2024 Event management orientation day 1
Mainstream and ECP at District Six Campus
Venue: Engineering Building E3.44
09:00 to 10:00 Arrival and registration
10:00 to 10:15 Opening of 2025 orientation for Tourism Management cohort
T&E Orientation Assistants
Ms W Magangqaza & Ms L Arulappan
10:15 to 10:30 Tourism Management qualification overview All lecturers of 1st year events qualification / Mr O Maqaqa
10:30 to 11:00 Head of Department welcome
11:00 to 11:15 Campus Navigation: KamPass App
11:15 to 11:40 Fundani learning unit
11:40 to 11:50 Open mic Q&A
11:50 to 12:10 Tech Tok
12:10 to 12:40 Student Counselling
12:40 to 12:50 Comfort Break
12:50 to 13:05 Disability Unit
13:05 to 13:20 Student affairs: CPUT sport unit
13:20 to 13:40 Q&A and Closure
Dr C Dube
Mr B Hove
Mr Z Ngulu or Ms S Matsolo
Ms W Magangqaza
Ms Z Tomlinson Willcox
Ms M Phala
Ms D De Vos
Ms M Leukes or Mr Q Summers
Ms L Arulappan
Friday, 14 February 2024 Event Management day 2
Mainstream and ECP at District Six Campus
09:00 to 10:00 Arrival and registration
10:00 to 10:15 Welcome
10:15 to 10:30 Student Affairs: Campus Clinic
10:30 to 11:00 Panel discussion (Alumni, HIV&Aids unit, Industry partner & student supporters)
11:00 to 11:30 Break away groups and assigned to computer lab
11:30 t0 12:30 Introduction to CPUT learning management systems
T&E Orientation Assistants
Ms W Magangqaza & Ms L Arulappan
Ms V Hlabahlaba
Ms Bavuma or Ms Z Tomlinson Willcox
T&E Orientation Assistants
Ms Bavuma, Ms Phiri, Dr Mokoena and Mr Irakoza