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Research and consulting
2020-11-18 Our approach to business research and consulting is to utilise methodologies embedded in the design sciences, making business engineering a reality. We offer: Scientific diagnosis of challenging business problems In depth analysis, design and implementation…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/research-specialisations
Research specialisations
2020-11-18 The following post-graduate research opportunities are possible within the research unit: Master’s degree in relevant specialisations: Master's of Commerce Master's of Engineering Master's of Business Administration Doctorate specialisations PhD (In…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/academic-partners
Academic partners
2022-04-19 Our international academic network includes academics from:, Coventry University (UK) Dalhousie University (Canada) Erasmus University (Netherlands) Grenoble Alpes University (France) Universitat Babes Bolyoi (Romania) University of South Florida (USA) University of Stockholm (Sweden) University of Twente (…, Collaborative research with professional institutes, including:, Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA) International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/industry-services
Industry services
2020-11-18 Industry Services There is often a gap between academic management research and industry requirements. This inevitably leads to management research that has limited relevance in a real industry environment. Hence, our aim is to: Enhance the impact of our…, Model based business engineering, [accordion collapsed], Financial systems, Business finance models Business valuation models Cost accounting models Management accounting frameworks Typical examples of financial systems services include: Strategic financial systems Credit management policies at an academic institution Bank finance…, Risk management systems, Business intelligence Competitive intelligence Enterprise risk management systems Environmental analysis Financial risk management Typical examples of risk management services include: Strategic risk management Competitive intelligence in the South African…, Technological systems, Application development Technological strategy assessment Typical examples of technological systems services include: Strategic technological systems Competitive environment in the ICT industry Operational technological systems Development of mobile…, Human systems, Wellness systems Typical examples of human systems services include: Strategic human systems Cultural implications of cross-border corporate acquisitions Operational human systems Development of a Respect for People model for lean implementation Selection…, Operational systems, Process analysis Process maturity analysis Value chain analysis Value stream analysis Typical examples of operational services include: Strategic operational systems Management accounting role/impact on fraud control Operational systems Cost accounting…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/industry-footprint
Industry footprint
2023-09-04 Industry Footprint, We have current and historic relationships with major private sector companies spanning multiple industries, including:, Agriculture Financial services Healthcare Manufacturing and construction Mining industry We have extensive experience with public sector entities, including: Local government Provincial government National governmenthttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/contact-us
Contact us
2020-11-18 , Potchefstroom, Physical address: Building E3 (Esselen Street entrance) Third Floor Potchefstroom Campus Postal Address: Private Bag X6001, Internal box 300 Potchefstroom Campus North-west University Potchefstroom 2520 Contact number: Prof Pieter Buys (Director) +27(0)…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/Bursaries
Postgraduate Bursaries
2025-02-18 FEMS Faculty Bursary, Part-time and full-time students: Faculty Bursary, How to apply: Download the application form Submit your completed application form to Lowell.modise@nwu.ac.za Ensure applications reach us no later than 30 April 2025 Closing date: 30 April 2025http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/honours-applications
Honours Applications
2025-07-24 The closing date for all honours applications listed below is, 30 September 2025, [accordion], School of Accounting Sciences, Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (PC/VC) Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Accountancy (PC/VC) Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Chartered Accountancy (PC/VC) Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Financial Accountancy (MC/PC/VC) Bachelor of Commerce Honours in…, School of Economic Sciences, Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Agricultural Economics with Risk Management (PC) Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Honours in Economics (MC/PC/VC) Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics with Risk Management (MC/PC/VC) Bachelor of Commerce Honours in…, School of Management Sciences, Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Management Sciences with Business Management (MC/PC/VC) Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Marketing with Marketing (MC/PC/VC) School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management Bachelor of Administration Honours in…, Tourism Management, Bachelor of Arts Honours in Tourism Management (MC/PC) Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Tourism Management (MC/P) [/accordion] Apply here Yearbookhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab
About SBAB
2022-03-01 The SBAB is a non-profit, service organisation for all small, medium and micro-enterprises. The Small Business Advisory Bureau (SBAB) was established in 1970 at the North-West University as an institute and today it is the oldest and largest tertiary small…, Services, All the SBAB’s services are interdependent and complementary to one another and can be divided into three main categories: Training Management consultations and advisory services Research and informationhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/training
Training
2020-11-18 It is widely accepted that the SBAB is presently the largest trainer of SMMEs and business consultants and mentors in Southern Africa. The SBAB has ample courses in Afrikaans and English, as well as in most of the popular regional languages, are available.…, Development training, These courses encourage the development of business and management skills and also increase the awareness of an entrepreneurial culture in the communities where they are presented. Various course options are available, which are adapted to address the…, Advanced training, Most of the courses are “block release”-training courses in that students attend a compulsory study school or study schools (blocks), mainly at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University. These courses are supported by a sufficient amount of self-…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/advisory-services
Advisory services
2021-09-07 Business people are given the opportunity to have confidential on-site discussions with an objective and knowledgeable outsider More than eighty percent of the consultation and advisory services are rendered to previously disadvantage new and existing…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/research-information-grading
Research, information services and grading of business advisors
2020-11-18 An extensive small business databank and library support the SBAB’s services with the specific aim to provide information to small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). This section offers a comprehensive service to the business sector. Research projects…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/contact
Contact us
2023-02-10 Small Business Advisory Bureau (SBAB) North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus P O Box 1880 Potchefstroom 2520 36 Meyer Street E3 Building 4th floor Contact person: Ms. Omphemetse Mmekoa Tel: +27 18 299 4023 mailto:info-sbab@nwu.ac.za Info-sbab@nwu.ac.…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/entrepreneurial-skills
Short Course in Entrepreneurial Skills
2023-02-17 The SBAB has been presenting the Short Course in Entrepreneurial Skills since 1986. It was inter alia presented to some schools as an extra-curricular subject. Over the years, the course has been adapted to meet the specific needs of the independent young…, Purpose, The purpose of the course is to make people who want to start their own business aware of the concept of entrepreneurship, to assist in establishing an entrepreneurship culture and to encourage the youth to consider self-employment by establishing an own…, Presentation period, The course is presented over a period of one year (divided into two semesters). Each semester consists of a compulsory one-week study school (Monday to Friday). Two courses are presented annually, starting in January and July respectively., Assessment, Students are expected to submit practical assignments after each study school. These assignments must be submitted on predetermined dates. Apart from this, students also write a semester examination related to the subjects presented in that specific semester…, Learning plan, Introduction to Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial ideas and opportunities Entrepreneurial Management skills Entrepreneurial Financial skills Entrepreneurial Administrative skills Entrepreneurial Legal Skills Entrepreneurial Marketing skills Small Business…, Medium of Education, Study schools are presented in English. Course material is available in English. Students may submit assignments and examination papers in Afrikaans or English., Requirements, A matric certificate OR a secondary school qualification a pre-requisite., Presentation of classes, Please take note that the classes will only be offered should numbers justify it. , Venue, The study schools are presented at the SBAB/Business School on the Potchefstroom Campus. Should the number of students warrant it, the SBAB does, however, negotiate with organisations to present the course by means of study schools outside Potchefstroom., Course fees, Please submit your details to Info-sbab@nwu.ac.za and we will respond to you with the required course fees, Apply, Complete the application form . [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/business-management
Short Learning Program in Business Management
2023-02-17 The SBAB has been presenting the Short Learning Program in Business Management course since 1986. Over the years, the course has been adapted to meet the specific needs of the independent business owner, manager or prospective entrepreneur. The course is…, Purpose, To offer academically based, professional yet practical training to existing as well as potential business owners/ managers and management consultants., Presentation period, The course is presented over a period of one year (divided into two semesters). Each semester consists of a compulsory one-week study school (Monday to Friday). Two courses are presented annually, starting in January and July respectively., Assessment, Students are expected to submit practical assignments after each study school. These assignments must be submitted on predetermined dates. Apart from this, students also write a semester examination related to the subjects presented in that specific semester…, Learning plan, Introduction to Management Financial Management I Financial Management II Marketing Management Human Resource Management Specific Management The subject Specific Management is unique to the SBAB’s Programme in Business Management. Students can choose 1 of a…, Medium of education, Study schools are presented separately in Afrikaans and English. Course material is available in both the languages mentioned above. Students may submit assignments and examination papers in any of the two languages mentioned above., Requirements, A matric certificate OR a secondary school qualification with applicable business experience is a pre-requisite., Presentation of classes, Please take note that the classes will only be offered should numbers justify it. , Venue, Both the study schools are presented at the SBAB/Business School on the Potchefstroom Campus. Should the number of students warrant it, the SBAB does, however, negotiate with organisations to present the course by means of study schools outside Potchefstroom., Course fees, Please submit your details to Info-sbab@nwu.ac.za and we will respond to you with the required course fees, Apply, Complete the application form. [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/enterprising-woman-programme-applications-2019