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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://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/executive-education
Executive Education
2021-09-07 Executive Education describes various non-formal programmes for working professionals with practical content that impact their professional and personal development. Executive Programs are targeted toward managers and executives from middle- to upper-…, Executive Education, Fundamental Management This programme will empower emerging managers with a solid foundation of business skills and knowledge to fully develop their intellectual capability, and ultimately add significant value to the organisation and to qualify for a further…, Project Management, Project Management After studying this module, participants should be able to understand the nature of projects, project management as well as project lifecycles and phases. Participants will learn to understand human resource and communications management…, Forensic Short Courses, Forensic Short Courses These short courses aim to equip learners with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to effectively participate in the prevention and combating of commercial crime. These courses are presented on contact or distance basis over…, Programmes presented by Thinking Fusion Africa, Leadership in the connection economy This programme, with an exclusive leadership focus, is unique in design and implementation. It equips leaders to lead, think and behave differently in order to make a profound difference in their teams and in their…, Other Short Learning Programmes (SLP), Other Short Learning Programmeshttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/contact-details
Contact details
2022-06-06 Contact details, Ms. Janine Erasmus Tel: +27 18 285 2895 SLP on Project Management Advanced SLP on Project Management Mrs. Rentia Conradie Tel: +27 18 285 2825 SLP on Fundamental Management SLP on Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management & Stress Management SLP in…, Address, Postal address: NWU Business School North-West University Potchefstroom Campus Private Bag x6001 Potchefstroom, 2520 Physical address: Economic and Management Sciences Building E3 Room 402 North-West University Potchefstroom Campus Potchefstroom, 2531…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/research-clusters
Research Clusters
2021-08-20 Research Clusters, The NWU Business School wants to be known for research that provides practical business solutions with scientific contributions to the broader field of management. The NWU Business School consists of two scientific committees with research clusters in the field…, General Management Scientific Committee is chaired by Prof Ronnie Lotriet and consists of the following clusters:, Financial Management Wealth creation and Value-based management Contact: Prof Anet Smit, IT & Operations Management, Focussed on the application of IT principles for the smooth operation of a business entity. Contact: Dr Kaizer Ndlovu , Entrepreneurship, Family businesses and corporate entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship networks. Contact: Prof Stephan van der Merwe, Marketing, The focus of the cluster is broadly defined as Marketing management within all its facetted. However, the cluster also caters for some specific marketing research topics and strongly encourages research in the fields of branding, promotion, customer behaviour…, People Management Scientific Committee is chaired by Prof Leon Jackson and consists of the following clusters:, Human Resource Management, Diversity management, Workplace bullying and conflict handling, Organisational behaviour and leadership, Work engagement, Trust building and Emotional intelligence. Contact: Prof Leon Jackson, Organizational Behaviour, Contact: Prof Yvonne du Plessis , Organizational Culture, Contact: Prof Yvonne du Plessis, Labour Relations, Contact: Prof Christoff Botha Leadership Contact: Prof Leon Jacksonhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/phd
PhD
2022-04-09 We have a proven research footprint that stems from its rigorous research philosophy and publishing embedded in an ethos of quality and relevance. Our focus is to produce high-impact publications, such as accredited conference papers book chapters and…, Overview, Our research based PhD, a part-time programme , in Business Administration is offered at NQF level 10. Before selection , candidates should demonstrate: Experience and enthusiasm Research expertise Control of and Focus on the topic of study The study itself…, Admission requirements, The study programme must contribute to the research programme (s) of the University as determined by the different research focus areas/units. All PhD students are required to submit at least one article in a Department of Higher Education and Training (…, Application process, Yearly applications dates are as follows: 1 September to 31 January with application deadline being 31 January Our selection process is transparent and seeks exceptional research candidates who can contribute to the improvement of our research outputs…, Apply Here, Important Info How to Apply Apply Online, Selection process, Two pre-selection workshops are organised by the research office of the Business School as follows: First selection workshop in March (held in Potchefstroom) for applications closing on 31 January. Responsible parties during the selection process: The NWU…, Important notices and fees, University administration will confirm all applications received. Incomplete applications will not be submitted onto the system until all outstanding documents have been received. For payable fees contact: E-mail: MC-studyfees@nwu.ac.za (Mahikeng) and PUK-…, Contact details for further enquiries, Potchefstroom & Vanderbijlpark Mr Tebogo Tebejane Tel: +27 18 299 4130 Christie Munro Tel: +27 18 285 2500 Mahikeng Campus Ms Sophy Mogorosi Tel: +27 18 389 2827 Research Manager Prof Joseph N Lekunze Tel: +27 18 389 2235 [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/LeopardsLair
Leopards Lair
2024-06-07 Leopards Lair , DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS IDEA OR INVENTION?, We are challenging all NWU and VUT students with a business idea or invention to enter the NWU’s Leopards Lair competition., PITCH YOUR IDEA AND WIN BIG!, Come and pitch your idea to the leopards and stand a chance to win your share of R100 000 in prizes that will be invested to fund your idea, business or invention. , The competition process:, 1. Complete the application (see link below) - entries close 30 August 2018 at midnight! 2. All entries will be screened, and successful entrants will be announced and informed on 01 September 2018 3. Entrants will receive training from 10-13 September…, ENTRY FORM, Do not miss out on this brilliant opportunity! CONTACT DETAILS: For more information email: innovation@nwu.ac.zahttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/IPSHRM-Postgrad
IPHRM I Postgrad
2025-09-09 OUR RESEARCH AIM, “The purpose of doing research is to solve problems that limit the growth and development of societies, communities, businesses and individuals. At the NWU, we remind ourselves constantly that we are here to make a difference in people’s lives and to nurture…, Honours Degrees, Degrees presented in Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark and Mahikeng campuses. HONOURS DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT This programme will allow you professionalregistration at the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Human Resources Management…, Master's degrees, Our master’s qualifications are designed to provide students with an advanced basis of theory as well as the application of the principles of human resource management, labour relations and industrial psychology in research and the business world. The degree…, Doctoral degrees, A PhD degree is a full research degree, requiring a thesis (with a minimum of 360 credits), which contributes 100% of the final grade. In general, PhD candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are conversant with the relevant literature, have clear…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trees/published_research
Published research outputs
2024-08-21 Research outputs Over several years, TREES has established itself as a leading tourism research entity that is contributing to alleviating the scarce skills in tourism research in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa (through post-graduate studies), as well…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/postdoctoral-fellows
Postdoctoral Fellows
2020-11-18 Dr Tonja Blom, Tonja is a postdoctoral fellow under the administration of Prof Yvonne du Plessis since August 2017. She obtained her Doctorate in Business Leadership in 2015 at UNISA. Her doctorate study focuses on organisational change and leadership and her unique…, Dr Hazvineyi A Saurombe, Hazvie is a postdoctoral fellow under the administration of Prof Yvonne du Plessis since May 2017. She obtained her PhD in Business Management in 2017 at NWU. Her PhD study was on the development of an ecotourism culture framework for Zimbabwe. She is working…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/training-and-development/petro-smith
Petro Smith
2024-06-07 Mrs Petro Smith has 25 years’ experience in human resource development, learning and development, skills development facilitation and curriculum/material design in the financial and manufacturing industries, and the government and parastatal spheres.http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/training-and-development/renier-els
Renier Els
2022-09-08 Renier Els has 22 years’ experience in military training, including training of trainers, facilitation, assessment, moderation, quality assurance/management of training, of which the last seven years were in a senior management capacity for training (branch warrant officer). His research expertise lies in human resource development, training and…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/small-business-advisory-bureau-sbab/course-fees-enquiries