27/03/2023

Ms Vuyolwethu Nyati has obtained her MCom Business Management degree and will be graduating in April 2023.

Ms Vuyolwethu Nyati's dissertation is titled 'The influence of financial education on the financial literacy of higher certificate styudents at Nelson Mandela University'.

Her study aimed to understand the importance of financial education and its impact on financial literacy, especially through the improvement of financial knowledge, financial skills, financial attitude and financial behaviour. Based on this, her study investigated the influence of financial education on financial literacy of students at Nelson Mandela University. This provided valuable insights for the improvement of financial literacy through tailored financial education for all university students, high school students and the broader community at large. The results of the study provided the basis for the development of recommendations to improve financial literacy levels by providing financial education content that is suitable for individuals in different stages of their lives.