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Honours degree in Business Management
2026-05-05 [accordion], Background, The BCom honours degree in Business Management is designed to develop students’ intellectual and ethical capacities in a more specialised manner, equipping them with the ability to understand complex business environments, think critically and innovatively …, Full name of degree, BCom Honours in Management Sciences with Business Management (5EXL01), Sites of delivery, This degree is aligned across campuses and is presented at the Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark Campuses., Mode of delivery, This degree is offered on a full-time basis only. Students must attend weekly contact sessions on the campus where they are registered. No part-time or distance learning options are available for this qualification., Admission requirement, Please refer to the Postgraduate Yearbook (page 46) for detailed admission requirements., Due date 2027 intake, 31 October 2026, Talk to us, If you need more information about this degree, please contact the Business Management Programme Managers. KK Dr Kezell Klinck (Any enquiries about this degree on the Mahikeng Campus) CM Prof Clarise Mostert (Any enquiries about this degree on the…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/phd-business-management
PhD in Business Management
2026-05-05 [accordion], Background, PhD stands for Doctor of Philosophy and is considered the highest postgraduate achievement one can earn. To complete a doctorate you must produce significant and original research. The PhD in Business Management is designed to develop students’ critical…, Degree name, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economic and Management Sciences with Business Management (5CAR02), Sites of delivery, This degree is presented at the Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark Campuses., Mode of delivery, This degree is offered only as a research degree, whereby students need to develop a thesis., Admission requirement, Please refer to the Postgraduate Yearbook , Due date for the 2027 intake, 31 October 2026, Talk to us, If you require more information about this degree, please contact: Prof Alpheaus Litheko (Any enquiries about this degree on the Mahikeng Campus) Dr Leon du Preez (Any enquiries about this degree on the Potchefstroom Campus) Prof Re-an Müller (Any…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/honours-degree-marketing-management
Honours degree in Marketing Management
2026-05-05 [accordion], Background, The BCom honours degree in Marketing Management is designed to develop students’ intellectual and ethical capacities in a more specialised manner, equipping them with the ability to understand the marketing and broader business environment, to think…, Degree name, BCom Honours in Management Sciences with Marketing Management (5EZL01), Sites of delivery, This degree is aligned across campuses and is presented at the Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark Campuses., Mode of delivery, This degree is offered on a full-time basis only. Students must attend weekly contact sessions on the campus where they are registered. No part-time or distance learning options are available for this qualification., Admission requirement, Please refer to the Postgraduate Yearbook , Due date 2027 intake, 31 October 2026, Talk to us, If you need more information about this programme, please contact the Marketing Management Programme Managers. Dr Willy Engelbrecht (Any enquiries about this degree on the Mahikeng Campus) Prof Mia Bothma (Any enquiries about this degree on the…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/masters-degree-marketing-management
Master's degree in Marketing Management
2026-05-05 [accordion], Background, A Master's degree is a postgraduate qualification that may be pursued following the successful completion of an Honours degree or a Postgraduate Diploma. South African universities typically offer two types of Master's degrees: lectured Master's degrees and…, Degree name, Master of Commerce (MCom) in Marketing Management (5CKN01), Sites of delivery, This degree is presented at the Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark Campuses., Mode of delivery, This degree is offered only as a research Master's degree. No coursework (lectured) option is available., Admission requirement, Please refer to the Postgraduate Yearbook, Due date for the 2027 intake, 31 October 2026, Talk to us, If you require more information about this degree, please contact: Prof Alpheaus Litheko (Any enquiries about this degree on the Mahikeng Campus) Dr Leon du Preez (Any enquiries about this degree on the Potchefstroom Campus) Prof Re-an Müller (Any…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/phd-marketing-management
PhD in Marketing Management
2026-05-05 [accordion], Background, PhD stands for Doctor of Philosophy and is considered the highest postgraduate achievement one can earn. To complete a doctorate you must produce significant and original research. The PhD in Marketing Management is designed to develop students’ critical…, Degree name, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economic and Management Sciences with Marketing Management (5CAR07), Sites of delivery, This degree is presented at the Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark Campuses., Mode of delivery, This degree is offered only as a research degree, whereby students need to develop a thesis., Admission requirement, Please refer to the Postgraduate Yearbook , Due date for the 2027 intake, 31 October 2026, Talk to us, If you require more information about this degree, please contact: Prof Alpheaus Litheko (Any enquiries about this degree on the Mahikeng Campus) Dr Leon du Preez (Any enquiries about this degree on the Potchefstroom Campus) Prof Re-an Müller (Any…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/general-postgraduate-information
General Postgraduate Information
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Sport Business Management1
2025-05-07 Safety Management, Overview, Creating safe, compliant and sustainable workplaces is essential across all industries. The BCom in Management Sciences with Safety Management equips students with the knowledge and skills to manage occupational health and safety risks within a broader…, Degree detail, Degree name : Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) in Management Sciences with Safety Management Modes of delivery and duration : Full time programme: Three years presented on the Vanderbijlpark Campus (Qualification code: 5FPH08) This programme is not presented on…, Admission requirements, Full time programme: BCom in Management Sciences with Marketing and Tourism Management APS of 24 Mathematics level 3 (40% or more) or Mathematical Literacy level 6 (70% or more) Afrikaans or English level 4 (50% or more) Please refer to the Undergraduate…, Notable modules in the programme, Strategic Business Management Auditing Safety Management Safety Management Systems Safety Culture, Postgraduate study options, Students with this degree will be considered for the BCom honours in Business Management, which can articulate to a masters and doctorate degree in Business Management., Career opportunities, Safety officer/practitioner Occupational health and safety officer Risk assessment analyst Compliance officer Safety auditor, Talk to us, If you need more information about this programme, please contact the Programme Managers. Dr Anita Lennox (Any enquiries about this programme) Prof Rita Klonaridis (Any enquiries about this programme in general in her capacity as Inter Campus Programme…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/kour-manjit
Kour Manjit
2025-11-19 Prof. Dr. Manjit Kour is working as Professor at University Business School at Chandigarh University. She has also been Extraordinary Professor at the Cybernetics Management of North-West University in Potchefstrom since January, 2025. She is member of Indian Commerce Association. Her research interests revolve around fintech, sustainable finance…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/studywell/strategic-objectives
Strategic Objectives
2025-10-27 Key objectives, Vision, To be a leading research initiative that advances the scientific understanding and support of students' well-being through the lense of organisational psychology. StudyWell aims to develop a comprehensive, data-informed student well-being monitoring and…, Project objectives , The StudyWell initiative is strategically designed to address key research and practice gaps, providing significant value to multiple stakeholders involved in student well-being at NWU. Our activities align with and inform the six primary goals outlined in…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/studywell/student-well-being
Student Well-Being
2025-10-27 Introduction to Student Well-Being , Student well-being refers to a student’s ability to stay motivated, engaged, and mentally and physically healthy while navigating the demands of academic life. It is not just about being healthy and feeling well; it is about sustaining performance,…, Study Demands and Study Resources, The Study Demands–Resources theory identifies two core dimensions within the student experience: study demands and study resources . However, student well-being is shaped by more than just the academic experience. Study, personal, and home-related demands and…, Study Demands, Study demands are the physical, psychological, social, or organisational aspects of studying that require sustained mental, emotional, or physical effort and are therefore associated with certain physiological or psychological costs. They drive the energetic…, Study Resources, Study resources are the physical, social, and organisational aspects of the study environment that help students achieve their goals, reduce study demands, and promote learning and development. They drive the motivational process, fostering engagement, well-…, Student Behaviours, Student well-being and the overall university experience are shaped by both the university and students’ behaviours - it is a shared responsibility. While the university provides support and resources, students also have accountability for how they navigate…, Self-defeating Behaviours, In practical terms, self-defeating behaviours refer to maladaptive patterns that hinder students’ ability to cope with demands or access available resources. They are typically reactive, short-term oriented, and may result from feelings of helplessness,…, Proactive Behaviours, Proactive behaviours are actions that students intentionally take to improve their learning conditions, well-being, or performance. Students who engage in such behaviours often feel more motivated and in control of challenges. Proactive behaviour enables…, Student Burnout and Engagement, The Study Demands–Resources theory explains student well-being through a health impairment and motivational process . The health-impairment process is triggered when a student’s demands exceed their available resources, leading to feelings of exhaustion,…, Student Burnout, Student burnout is a state of prolonged stress that develops over time when a student’s study demands continuously exceed their available resources. It typically involves three interrelated components: Exhaustion occurs when students experience extreme mental…, Student Engagement, Student engagement is defined as a fulfilling state of mind related to study, where a student is motivated and actively involved in their study-related tasks and environment. Student engagement consists of three dimensions, namely: Vigour is characterised by…, Student Health, Beyond burnout and engagement, other health-related aspects of a student’s life are essential, including physical, mental, and emotional health. When students cultivate habits that protect and enhance these aspects of their lives, they are better equipped to…, Student Outcomes, Performance Intention to drop out. , Performance, Academic performance is one of the most observable outcomes of the dynamic interplay between study demands, study resources, and student behaviours. Importantly, performance is not only about grades or completion rates, but also about the development of core…, Intention to drop out, Students’ intention to discontinue their studies could be a significant indicator of compromised well-being. In line with the Study Demands–Resources theory, this intention often arises from prolonged experiences in which study demands exceed available…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/studywell/publications-student-well-being
Publications on Student Well-Being
2025-09-16 , Welcome to the StudyWell publication page, This collection presents a series of research articles published by researchers in the StudyWell initiative. Publications Study Demands–Resources Theory: Understanding Student Well-Being in Higher Education Bakker, A. B., & Mostert, K. (2024). Study…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/studywell/find-support