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Upcoming Events
2024-06-07 Buy your ticket for the event in Vanderbijlpark Buy your ticket for the event in Potchefstroom Buy your ticket for the event in Mahikeng , ABOUT THE EVENT, Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Power and Personal Mastery. He is a highly sought after international speaker and has spoken to CEO’sand Senior Management from global Fortune 500 companies. He has dedicated his…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/ManagementCybernetics
About Management Cybernetics
2022-04-19 The Management Cybernetics* research entity was established to optimize collaboration between academia and industry incorporating management and engineering sciences. Our cybernetic approach is to develop a business engineering mind-set to conduct research…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/vision-and-mission
Vision and Mission
2022-04-19 , Our vision is to:, To conduct cutting-edge research into innovative and integrative management cybernetics in collaboration with industry to deliver practical research results that are applicable and useful to industry Effective, affordable, word-class solutions, Our mission is to:, Bridge the divide between management sciences and the management in industry. Excel in scientifically sound business engineering and management systems research. Enable sustainable and resilient organisations through the development of practical management…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/research-philosophy
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
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