Address
P.O.BOX 1235.
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Work Hours
Monday to Friday: 8AM - 4:30PM
Munhumutapa School of Commerce
Department Of Management & Hospitality
CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME REMARKS
Welcome to the Department of Management and Hospitality at Great Zimbabwe University, where visionary leaders and professionals are nurtured to excel in the dynamic fields of management and hospitality. Our department is dedicated to delivering exceptional education, integrating rigorous academic theory with practical applications, real-world experiences, and cutting-edge research. Through our comprehensive undergraduate and graduate degree programs, students can specialise in Business Management, Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Strategic Management, Logistics and Transport Management, and Master of Business Administration. Our distinguished faculty, state-of-the-art facilities (in Mashava and Mucheke Campuses), and robust industry partnership to ensure graduates are empowered with the knowledge, skills, and expertise to thrive in their chosen careers and make a lasting impact. At the Department of Management and Hospitality, we foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and critical thinking. The dedicated staff strives to create an inclusive, supportive, and stimulating learning environment that allows our students to reach their full potential, achieve academic excellence, and realise their professional aspirations.
Dr Jilson Zimuto
PhD in Business Management [University of Pretoria, 2018], M. Com Marketing Strategy [MSU, 2007], BCom Marketing [ZOU, 2005], Diploma in Education [UZ, 1992]
Position: Chairperson
email: jzimuto@gzu.ac.zw
Research Areas
LECTURERS
| Dr. Clay Basera | PhD Marketing Management (2022), NWU, RSA., PGDHTE (2016), GZU.; MCom Marketing Strategy (2007), MSU. B.Com Hons Marketing Management (2004), MSU. HND Marketing Management (1998), Harare Polytechnic. ND Marketing Management (1996), Harare Polytechnic | cbasera@gzu.ac.zw | |
| Dr. John Marumbwa | PhD in Marketing (UKZN, 2024). MSc Applied Entrepreneurship and Business Management (CUT, 2022). MSc in Marketing (NUST, 2012). BCom Hons Marketing (GZU, 2008) | jmarumbwa@gzu.ac.zw | Digital marketing communications, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management |
Mr. Rodney Mudyahoto | Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship (2016) : Chinhoyi University of Technology Masters Of Science Degree in Applied Entrepreneurship (2018) : Chinhoyi University of Technology) | rmudyahoto@gzu.ac.zw | Entrepreneurship (Green, Sustainable, Youth and Women Entrepreneurship), Project Management |
Mr. Finikias Murevezvivi | BCom Tourism and Hospitality Management (MSU) – August 2014 to July 2018. MCom Tourism and Hospitality Management (MSU) – August 2018 to December 2020. Post Graduate Diploma in Higher and tertiary Education (GZU) – August 2021 to August 2022 Special Honors Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation (LSU) – August 2022 to August 2023. | fmurevazvivi@gzu.ac.zw | Resilience in tourism, hospitality and travel Technology assimilation in tourism, hospitality and travel Sustainability in tourism, hospitality and travel |
| Dr. Phanos Matura | PhD in Business Administration (Tourism Management): GZU, 2022. MSc Tourism & Hospitality Management, (UZ, 2013). Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education (PGDTE) (BUSE, 2021). BSc (Hons)Tourism & Hospitality Management (UZ, 2008). | pmatura@gzu.ac.zw | Small and medium tourism enterprises marketing management, comnunity based tourism, sustainable tourism |
| Mr Mubaiwa Chidya | MSC in Supply Chain Management (BUSE, 2019). Master of Business Administration (ZOU, 2007). BCom in Logistics and Transport Management (GZU, 2014). Executive Diploma in Business Leadership (ZOU, 2004). Post Graduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education (GZU, 2021). Higher National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (HEXCO, 2006) National Certificate in Transport Management (HEXCO, 2009). National Certificate in motor vehicle mechanics (HEXCO, 2000). | mchidya@gzu.ac.zw | International trade Procurement Supply chain management |
| Mr Joyman Ruvando | Post Graduate Diploma In Higher and Tertiary Education (GZU, 2 | jruvando@gzu.ac.zw | |
Ms. Rumbidzayi Chakanyuka | Ba Honours French and Portuguese UZ 2001 | rchakanyuka@gzu.ac.zw | Foreign Language teaching and learning Onomastics |
| Dr Tendai Chibaya | PhD in Economic and Management Sciences with Tourism Management (North-West University-2021). MCom Tourism and Hospitality Management (MSU-2011). Tourism and Hospitality Management (MSU-2005). PGDHTE (GZU-2019) | tchibaya@gzu.ac.zw | Tourism management, Events management, Gender in tourism Financial accounting for the tourism and hospitality sector |
MS Shelter Mutembwa | MCom Strategic Management, GZU, 2021; BCom Business Management, GZU, 2019. | smutembwa@gzu.ac.zw | Research Interests : Internal Marketing |
| Mr L Chitambara | MCom Degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management. Midlands State University 2016. BSc Degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management. University of Zimbabwe 2010. Post Graduate Degree in Education. Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University 2019. | lchitambara@gzu.ac.zw | Research interests Community based Tourism Accessible tourism Cultural tourism |