Research at Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

The fundamental role of any university is to promote freedom of enquiry and the search for knowledge and truth. Wits has built a reputation for itself in this role, establishing itself at the industrial and commercial heart of South Africa as a centre for education and research of the highest quality. Wits' mission is to build on this foundation in way that takes account of its responsibilities with South Africa today: and to maintain and enhance its position as a leading university in South Africa, in Africa and in the world, by sustaining globally competitive standards of excellence in learning, teaching and research'.

- Mission Statement, Wits University

The Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management is proud of a strong tradition of research, which upholds the mission of WITS. Our numerous research groups and activities support civil society, assist with policy development and stretch academic frontiers.

We have an excellent rating with the National Research Foundation and partner with several significant organisations and institutes, such as the Department of Trade and Industry and the Mandela Institute.

For more information about current research projects and groups click here.

Click here to visit The University Research Office

Find out more about Research in our various Schools:

For Staff:
The Faculty Research Committee
Apply for Faculty Research Funds(Flow chart)
Querying Rinc balance
Faculty Policies and Procedures

For accredited listings go to:
Wits intranet link