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2025-07-29 Programme at a glance, 3 March 2026 09:00 – 16:00 PhD Seminar 10:00 – 16:00 WASM Board Meeting 15:00 – 17:00 Registration 16:00 – 17:00 NCG Stadium & Museum Tour 17:00 – 19:30 Welcome Reception 4 March 2026 08:00 – 09:00 Registration & Exhibition Open 09:00 – 09:45…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/wasm-2026/special-issue
SPECIAL ISSUE
2025-08-13 Special Issue, SPECIAL ISSUE, Special Issue in the Journal of Global Sport Management Global Challenges in Sport: Digitalization, Sustainability and Inclusiveness Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026 Background: The integration of digital technologies into everyday activities has…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/navorsing-die-skool-van-besigheidswetenskappe
Navorsing in die Skool van Besigheidswetenskappe
2025-08-22 Navorsingsuitsette 2024, Die akademiese personeel van die Skool vir Bestuurswetenskappe het in 2024 altesaam 49 joernaalartikels gepubliseer. L ys van publikasies , SAIMS Konferensie 2025, Die Skool vir Bestuurswetenskappe reël die SAIMS - (South African Institute of Management Scientists) konferensie in 2025. Conference call Organising team SAIMS Official Websitehttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/hybridhonours
BCom Honours Degree in Business Statistics and Operations Research - Hybrid
2025-08-20 [accordion collapsed], Why Choose Our Hybrid Honours Programmes?, Attend classes online or on campus — tailor your studies to fit your lifestyle. Master advanced statistical modelling, optimisation, and data analysis for high-demand careers. Learn from leading academics with real-world experience. Work on real-world…, Who Should Apply?, BCom graduates with a major in Statistics, Operations Research, or related fields. Professionals looking to upskill while working. Aspiring data scientists, analysts, statisticians, and operations researchers., Programme Details, Applications close: 30 September 2025 Mode of delivery: Hybrid (online & on-campus, Mahikeng) Duration: 1 year full-time, Apply Now, Ready to elevate your career? 🔗 Apply today 📞 Contact us: 018 389 2805, Your Future Starts Here, Don’t just crunch numbers — learn to transform data into impactful decisions with NWU’s BCom Honours in Business Statistics and Operations Research. [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SEW
Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW)
2025-10-01 SEW banner, Student Entrepreneurship Programme 2025, Join us for an epic week of entrepreneurship, innovation and inspiration. From start-up vibes to millionaire moves – we’ve got it all!, Headliner Talks: Millionaire Mindsets & Resilient Success, Hear from two dynamic speakers:, Albert van Wyk - How I Became a Millionaire at 22 Albert van Wyk shares his journey of breaking financial barriers at a young age. In this talk, he reveals the mindset shifts, strategies, and practical steps that helped him build wealth before most of us even…, What’s Happening?, Campus-wide events by Enactus & SWEEP. Inspiring talks, hands-on hustle, and networking,with changemakers to grow your ideas. Prizes up for grabs – for the bold, the creative, the unstoppable., Don’t just watch others win. Build YOUR story., , Enactus, Enactus is more than just a student society — it’s a movement of young changemakers who use business and innovation to tackle real-world challenges. At NWU, Enactus creates a platform for students to lead projects, develop entrepreneurial skills, and make a…, Vanderbijlpark Campus, Entrepreneurship Unscripted A bold collaboration between Enactus and the Debate Society. Forget filters, forget the rules – join an open conversation on what entrepreneurship really means. Share your story, challenge ideas, and gain fresh perspectives. Date…, Potchefstroom & Mahikeng campus, No local event, but students can connect with Enactus via their campus co-faculty advisors: Potchefstroom - Dr Lerato Mdaka Mahikeng - Mr Njabulo Xulu, SWEEP Event , Contact Bernice Richardson for more info. DHET UCDP EDHE Universities South Africahttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/vikas-sharma
Vikas Sharma
2026-04-22 Dr Vikas Sharma holds an MBA in Finance and a PhD in Management, specializing in accounting, finance, and organizational studies. His doctoral research on consumer behavior in the life insurance industry strengthened his expertise in financial decision-making and governance. With more than 17 years of academic and administrative experience, he…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/ajay-jivan
Ajay Jivan
2026-05-04 Prof Ajay Jivan currently serves as the Head of Research and Assurance at the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP), where he leads the thought leadership, strategic alliances, and quality assurance of the HR professional body. He played a pivotal role in co-facilitating and co-authoring the revised National HRM Standards, launched as…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/dominic-thomas-james
Dominic Thomas-James
2026-05-04 Dr Dominic Thomas-James leads the Financial Crime programme at the London School of Economics. He holds a PhD and MPhil from Queens’ College, University of Cambridge, and read law at King’s College London. A barrister at Goldsmith Chambers, he was called to the Bar of England and Wales by the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. Dr Thomas-…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/wilma-viviers
Wilma Viviers
2025-05-08 Prof. Wilma Viviers is an NRF-rated researcher and was (until her retirement in December 2024) research professor in the TRADE (Trade and Development) research focus area at the North-West University (NWU). She was also the holder of the WTO (World Trade Organization) Chair at the NWU from 2014 to 2024. Previously she served as the Director of…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/school-news
School News
2026-05-05 School of Management, , _____________________________________________________________________, Dr Kezell Klinck receives the NWU Media and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour Recognition Award, On 22 May 2025, Dr Kezell Klinck, from the Mahikeng Campus, was honoured with the prestigious NWU Silver Wings Award , which recognises staff members who embody the spirit, character, and core values of the university. This award is granted to individuals who…, Dr Kezell Klinck delivers inpiring address at the MTN SME Connect event, At the MTN SME Connect event on 21 May 2025, Dr Kezelle Klinck from North-West University (NWU) delivered an inspiring address highlighting the critical role of academic institutions in supporting SMEs and fostering inclusive economic growth. NWU’s School of…, Prof Mia Bothma strengthens the NWU's international ties, As part of our ongoing commitment to global engagement and academic collaboration, Prof Mia Bothma, from the Marketing programme, recently took part in an Erasmus+ staff teaching exchange at Hochschule Burgenland in Austria. The exchange focused on sharing…, Dr Lerato E. Mdaka invites AGSA Chief Risk Officer for a guest lecture, Bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world experience, the School of Management Sciences (NWU) recently hosted Mr Solly Segooa, chief risk officer at the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA), for a thought-provoking guest lecture titled “…, Prof Clarise Mostert delivers a keynote address at International Conference, Prof Clarise Mostert delivers a keynote address at the 18th International Scientific and Practical Conference of Young Scientists and Students at the West Ukrainian National University. The presentation, titled “Cultivating Entrepreneurial Mindsets for a…, Prof Marius Potgieter attend international graduation ceremony Click and drag to resize , Prof Marius Potgieter, Deputy Director at School's Mahikeng Campus, attended the 5th graduation ceremony of King Ceasor University in Uganda as a guest of Chancellor King CA Mulenga, alongside other international scholars. The prestigious event, attended by…, School of Management Sciences hosts inspiring open day on the Mahikeng Campus, The School of Management Sciences at Mahikeng Campus recently hosted a successful Open Day, bringing together staff, students, and high school learners in a vibrant showcase of academic programs, student life, and community spirit. The day was marked not only…, School of Management Sciences celebrates graduates at the Mahikeng Campus, The School of Management Sciences at Mahikeng Campus celebrated the achievements of its 2025 graduates in a joyful and inspiring ceremony. A total of 57 qualifications were awarded across undergraduate, honours, master’s and doctoral levels, marking a…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/prof-clarise-mostert-keynote-address