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Research philosophy
2022-04-19 , Our research philosophy is based on an integrated value-based systems approach, inclusive of both strategic and operational perspectives. Our goal is to contribute to Business Research and Consulting on various levels, including: The transdisciplinary…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/research-and-consulting
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
2026-04-29 [accordion collapsed], Accounting Sciences, Closing date for applications: 31 October 2026 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…, Economic Sciences, Closing date for applications to be confirmed 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/…, Industrial Psychology & Human Resource Management, Closing dates for applications are 31 August 2025 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Industrial Psychology (PK & VK) Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management (All campuses) Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of…, Management Sciences, Closing date for applications: 30 September 2026 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…, Tourism Management, Closing date for applications: 22 September 2026 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