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Master's
UPCOMING EVENTS [accordion], MCom (Magister Commercii) and MSc (Magister Scientiae) programmes, With a Master of Commerce (MCom) in Economics or International Trade, or a Master of Science (MSc) in Agricultural Economics from the North-West University, you will encounter many exciting opportunities. You could, for example, deepen your knowledge by pursuing a PhD and/or taking up a position at an academic research institution, or you could…, MCom Economics, You will learn how to apply formal economic tools to address a wide range of economic problems. You will also work on a dissertation, which will be the main contributor to your MCom degree. Strong research capabilities and knowledge of modelling/statistical techniques are required. > Programme structure > Staff > Fees and bursaries…, MCom International trade, You will learn how to apply formal economic tools to address a wide range of problems in an international trade context. You will also work on a dissertation, which will be the main contributor to your MCom degree. Strong research capabilities and knowledge of modelling/statistical techniques are required. > Programme structure > Staff…, MSc Agricultural Economics, You will learn how to apply formal economic tools to address a wide range of problems in agriculture. You will also work on a dissertation, which will be the main contributor to your MSc degree. Strong research capabilities and knowledge of modelling/statistical techniques are required. > Programme structure > Staff > Fees and…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/testcolours
Test_Colours
As the director of the TRADE (Trade and Development) research entity, I extend my warmest greetings to you. Take your time to browse through our website as it offers a wealth of information on our research partnerships and outputs, our Master's and PhD programmes in economics and international trade, our tailor-made advisory services, and our…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/conferences/international
International conference papers
UPCOMING EVENTS International conference papers [accordion collapsed] , 2019: Accredited, 1. Dunga, S.H. & Mothibi, L. 2019. Education and earnings in South Africa: an application of the Mincerian function. Paper presented at the IISES International Academic Conference , 22-25 May, London. 2. Mamaile, L.J. 2019. The perceptions of senior municipal officials in South Africa regarding the internal audit functions. Paper presented at…, 2019: Non-accredited, 1. V iviers, W. & Cameron, M. 2019. The TRADE-DSM® (Decision Support Model) - an alternative approach to identify and prioritize bilateral and interregional trade opportunities in leveraging the benefits of the AfCFTA. Libreville, Gabon. 1 March 2019. 2. Ferreira, L. & Steenkamp, E. 2019. Investigating how realising export potential…, 2018: Non-accredited, 1. Blaauw, D., Botha, I. & Schenck, R. 2018. The (subjective) well-being of day labourers in South Africa: The role of income and geographical location. Paper presented at the Scottish Economic Society Annual Conference, Perth, Scotland, 15-17 April. 2. Cloete, J.C. & Matthee, M. 2018. Identifying firm-level export barriers in African…, 2017: Accredited, 1. Radley, A.J., Cloete, P.C. & Kleynhans, E.P.J. 2017. Strategies implemented by South African agribusinesses to optimize profitability and growth. Presented at the IFAMA World Conference. Miami, Florida, 18-21 June. 2. Spies, D.C. and Idsardi, E.F. 2017. Performance and marketing options for informal cattle producers in the Eastern Cape…, 2017: Non-accredited, 1. Grater, S. 2017. 'Services, inclusiveness, SMEs and the SDGs. Paper presented at the ICTSD & Trade Mark East Africa Conference on Leveraging services and digital potential for inclusive economic growth. Nairobi, Kenya, 25-26 January. ( Presentation ) 2. Cuyvers, L., Pupphavesa, W., Steenkamp, E.A. & Viviers, W. 2017. Thailand's export…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer/phd/entry-requirements
PhD entry requirements
[accordion], PhD entry requirements, A PhD is designed to make new and original contributions to the discipline of Economics or International Trade. Students therefore need to be academically strong and disciplined, capable of working on their own and highly motivated. To be admitted to the Doctor Philosophiae (PhD) programme at the North-West University, you will need the following…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/visual-nwu-video
NWU Video
Visual Media - NWU, The policy/regulatory and business environments - implications for GVCs Prof Raymond Parsons The policy/regulatory and business environments - implications for GVCs : Politics, Economics and Business in South Africa today (July 2018) The policy/regulatory and business environments - implications for GVCs Mr Edward Winant The policy/regulatory…https://www.nwu.ac.za/guiding-documents-governance-and-management
Guiding documents
Annual Report Annual Performance Plan Declaration on the Decolonisation of University Education Declaration on Open Educational Resources Digital Business Strategy Code of Ethics Statute of the NWU (as promulgated on 24 June 2022) NWU Strategy - 2024 and beyond Teaching and Learning Strategy: 2021-2025 (adapted November 2023…https://www.nwu.ac.za/af/leidende-dokumente-beheer-en-bestuur
Leidende dokumente
Beleide en Reëls Digitale Besigheidstrategie Etiekkode Jaarverslag Jaarlikse Prestasieplan Onderrig- en Leerstrategie: 2021-2025 (aangepas in November 2023. Tans slegs in Engels beskikbaar) Navorsing- en Innovasiestrategie Statuut van die NWU (gepromulgeer op 24 Junie 2022) Strategie 2015 - 2025 (sien ook …https://news.nwu.ac.za/how-unlock-job-market-iks-graduates
How to unlock the job market for IKS graduates
In the corridors of higher learning, indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) has emerged as a growing academic discipline. But in the job market, its graduates often meet closed doors and puzzled employers. A new study by a recent NWU PhD graduate, Dr Mamello Anna Hlabe uncovers the disconnect between the classroom and the labour market and the…https://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumni/alumni-events-2025
Alumni Events 2025
Photo galleries Open Day 2025 Graduations 2025 AI readiness event NWU & Friends Authors Book Fair Day Career Empowerment 2025 Alumni Theology Event Business Breakfast Faculty of Health Sciences Alumni Reunionhttps://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/about-us
About Us
NWU TRADE, TRADE is a research focus area at the North-West University specialising in the fields of economics, international trade, risk management, agricultural economics and accounting., We are an established entity with a footprint extending to all three campuses of the NWU. Our underlying principles include openness, quality research, acknowledge of achievements, capacity building, equality, teamwork and research support. TRADE has an experienced and committed team of researchers who are well connected in government and business…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/communication/baccalaureus-artium-kommunikasie
Baccalaureus Artium in Kommunikasie
[accordion collapsed] Oorsig Die doel van hierdie kwalifikasie is om studente in staat te stel om professioneel en met gesag in die verskillende kommunikasie-omgewings op te tree. ’n Voornemende kommunikasiepraktisyn kan in Gevorderde Korporatiewe Kommunikasie, Ontwikkelingskommunikasie ofJoernalistiek…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/communication/bachelor-arts-communication