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MBA
2022-06-30 You will walk away with real-world skills, international accreditation and pioneering research. The MBA qualification is regarded as the flagship of business training worldwide and at the NWU Business School, we aim to provide just that, a qualification that…, About, Get your MBA (accredited on NQF level 9) in 2 years, from the NWU Business School. Walk away with real-world skills, international accreditation and pioneering research. Admissionn requirements are a qualification on NQF level 8 (a 4-year professional degree…, Sites and methods of delivery, Since the start of the Covid-19 disruption all classes are delivered online. However, our normal teaching mode is contact classes with simultaneous online teaching. Classes takes place every second Saturday, plus a week-long study school once per semester.…, Admission requirements, Admission to the MBA programme is subjected to strict criteria and in accordance with accredited business schools and best practices. MBA applicants must be in the possession of the following minimum requirements: A completed official application form PLUS a…, Accreditation, Fully HEQC accredited; NQF-level 9 MBA The NWU Business School MBA has been accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). For our students it is a guarantee that they receive business training of the highest international standards. The NWU Business School…, How to apply/register, Step 1 In order to apply for admission, a prospective student needs to complete an online application and submit all the required supporting documents as indicated in the Guidelines for applicants, namely a CV,a motivational letter, application fee, as well…, Contact details, Elma Senekal elma.senekal@nwu.ac.za +27 18 299 1379 Chrisna Lloyd chrisna.lloyd@nwu.ac.za +27 18 285 2759 Click here to enquirehttp://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/auther/pioneering-novel-tuberculosis-vaccine
Pioneering novel Tuberculosis vaccine
2023-03-29 Welcome to "SAVAC Spotlight: Pioneering novel Tuberculosis vaccine design in South Africa with Prof. Depfenhart." In this captivating introductory video, we dive into the SAVAC project, a collaboration between North-West University and Walter Sisulu…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-webinar-explores-multilingual-pedagogies-inclusive-learning
NWU webinar explores multilingual pedagogies for inclusive learning
2025-11-24 North-West University (NWU) staff gathered online on 29 October 2025 to explore how multilingual practices can strengthen learning and promote inclusivity. The webinar, facilitated by Professor Rosemary Wildsmith-Cromarty from the Language Directorate,…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/books
Books
2025-06-12 UPCOMING EVENTS Books published by TRADE [accordion], Good Capitalism, Bad Capitalism: The Role of Business in South Africa (2018), South Africa has entered a new era, with the country’s recently elected president, Cyril Ramaphosa, promising a ‘new dawn’. But will President Ramaphosa and his administration, together with business and labour, be able to turn the economy around and at last…, The Economic Ideas of Marx's Capital: Steps towards post-Keynesian economics (2016), Nearly two hundred years have passed since the birth of Karl Marx and continuing to this day the influence of his economic views, insights and theories can still be felt. However, since the publication of Das Kapital, the scientific community has not been…, Marxistische economie herbekeken (2014), In 2018, two hundred years will have passed since Karl Marx was born. The influence of his economic views, insights and theories can still be felt. However, since the publication of Das Kapital, the scientific community has not been sitting idle. It is time…, Zumanomics Revisited (2013), In the light of global and domestic developments since 2009, Raymond Parsons reassesses the economic prospects for South Africa post-Mangaung and the 2014 general election. While the 2009 publication was a collective effort with other contributors, this is…, Export Promotion: A Decision Support Model Approach (2012), Governments are increasingly confronted by scarce resources, which force their export promotion organisations to seek more efficient ways of carrying out their mandates. Notwithstanding the export successes of several emerging economies, public export…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-explores-rural-economics-herbal-cosmetics
Student explores the rural economics of herbal cosmetics
2019-05-16 Imagine having a skin problem – could be a blemish, rash or an unsightly pimple. Now, imagine walking to your garden or a nearby forest to find plants to prepare a lotion or ointment, rather than buying an expensive product. As odd as this may sound, this…http://news.nwu.ac.za/selling-tekkies-award-winning-lecturer
From selling tekkies to award-winning lecturer
2025-03-06 Dr Thulisile Bhuda once stood behind the counter at a Tekkie Town store in in a mall, ringing up customers’ purchases. Now, years later, she stands in front of a lecture hall of students at the University of Mpumalanga, sharing her knowledge of culture and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/minority-mpc-view-was-better-judgement-call
Minority MPC view was the better judgement call
2025-09-19 As was widely expected, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) decided (by a 4 to 2 vote) on 18 September to again pause its interest rate easing cycle for now. In commenting on this decision, Prof Raymond Parsons,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-researcher-selected-open-seeds-ols-8-cohort
SADiLaR researcher selected for Open Seeds OLS-8 cohort
2023-10-05 A digital humanities researcher from the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) has been selected for the next cohort of the Open Life Science (OLS) Open Seeds programme. This is an international…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/human-resource-division-international-conference/call-papers
Call for papers
2023-03-23 Call for Papers Call for papers Call for Papers THEME: Bridging the gap: Aligning human resource theory and practice The HR Division invites submissions for the fourth international conference of the HR Division, ‘Bridging the gap: Aligning human resource…, Proposed tracks, We welcome paper submissions on a range of topics relevant to bridging the gap between HR theory and practice, including, but not limited to: 1 Sustainable employment 2 International HRM 3 Psychological contract 4 HR, entrepreneurship & family business 5…, Deadlines, Call for papers : Open SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENSION: 31 JANUARY 2023 The HRIC2023 organising committee is very excited about the number and quality of submissions that we received for our conference and we are now working hard to give feedback of the…, Guidelines, GENERAL GUIDELINES: Submissions in the form of abstracts of around 150 words that represent original and new work are welcome. Please add a paper of around seven pages with the abstract if you wish to contend for the Best Paper award; To preserve anonymity,…, Review process, Papers will be reviewed according to the following guidelines: All papers will be blind peer-reviewed by at least two (2) reviewers; Reviewers will be invited to supply review comments to authors, but a review report to the author is not compulsory; Reviews…, Best paper, The best paper judging guidelines to follow, HRIC 2023 Doctoral Colloquium, EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR DOCTORAL COLLOQUIUM; 31 MARCH 2023, HRIC 2023 Doctoral Colloquium, 31 May 2023 North‐West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa Doctoral Colloquium Download the Brochure Building the HRM field, your research, and your academic career through collaboration! Who should attend? Collaboration lies at the heart of all…http://news.nwu.ac.za/colloquium-weighs-future-teaching-and-learning-times-transition
Colloquium weighs in on future of teaching and learning in times of transition
2021-09-03 Crises that start out as disruptive emergencies can soon become the new normal. This is evident from most challenges in higher education in South Africa. Teaching and learning, in particular, have had to develop contingency plans to offset the effects of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-entrepreneurs-report-boot-camp
Student entrepreneurs report for boot camp
2023-05-16 Transforming an idea into a thriving business may seem like a daunting task, but the North-West University (NWU) gives the expertise and support to point aspiring entrepreneurs in the right direction. Student entrepreneurs from all the faculties at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-mahikeng-campus-launches-one-button-studio-podcast-studio-and-makerspace
NWU’s Mahikeng Campus launches One Button Studio, Podcast Studio and Makerspace
2022-09-28 Ontiretse Motingwa and Nolwazi Xulu The Centre of Teaching and Learning (CTL) on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently invited students from all faculties to a three-day launch of the One Button Studio, Podcast Studio, and Makerspace…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-emelten-rec/etiekopleiding
Etiekopleiding
2025-09-17 Navorsingsetiekopleiding vir navorsers (hoofnavorsers, studieleiers/promotors, medestudieleiers/medepromotors, meestersgraad- en PhD-studente en ander navorsingspanlede) het ’n vereiste van die Departement van Gesondheid en die National Health Research…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-honours-radio-presenter-promoting-self-directed-learning
NWU honours radio presenter for promoting self-directed learning
2021-11-08 The world is constantly evolving, and staying on top of the continual flow of changes necessitates lifelong learning. One of the most effective lifelong learning approaches is self-directed learning (SDL), where people set their own learning goals and choose…http://news.nwu.ac.za/unit-continuing-education-constant-providing-upskilling-opportunities
Unit for Continuing Education a constant in providing upskilling opportunities
2023-03-08 Time is a commodity that does not enjoy equal distribution. What time you have should be optimised, especially in a fast-paced world where the continuous evolution of one’s skills is necessary to stay relevant in the workplace. We live in a world where…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hart-champions-hypertension-awareness-may-measurement-month
NWU HART champions hypertension awareness in May Measurement Month
2025-05-26 High blood pressure is a silent killer that can lead to a fatal heart attack. Without treatment, it can also profoundly impact a person’s quality of life, causing heart disease, kidney damage, memory loss or even disability or a stroke. Many people at risk…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-speakers
ICIL 2022 - Speakers
2025-07-31 International Keynote Speakers, Prof. Judith Mavodza Prof. Judith Mavodza Prof. Judith Mavodza, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Judith Mavodza is Associate Professor and Assistant Director for Public Services at Zayed University, Dubai. Areas of research interest include…, National Keynote Speakers, Prof. Bosire Onyancha Prof. Bosire Onyancha Prof. Bosire Onyancha, Department of Information Science, University of South Africa Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha is a Research Professor at the Department of Information Science, University of South Africa. Prof Onyancha…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-helps-staff-cope-during-lockdown
NWU helps staff to cope during lockdown
2020-04-16 The North-West University (NWU) is calling on all staff members who are overwhelmed and worried about their loved ones during the current lockdown to participate in their online mental health workshop. Since the country has been on lockdown the NWU has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-helps-staff-cope-during-lockdown-0