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STEP programme
STEP programme, STEP Programme – Startup Training & Empowerment Pathway, Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with the STEP Programme — a free, no-stress training track designed to help you build business skills, grow your confidence and turn ideas into real potential. Whether you’re just curious or already have a concept brewing, this programme gives you: Practical business basics you’ll actually use Support from…, What is STEP?, STEP (Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion) is entrepreneurship training for young adults. STEP develops young people’s skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue an entrepreneurial career. In the training, students will work in teams to develop and start a business. Seed funding will be provided to initiate the business., Why join?, Learn how to think like an entrepreneur Get guidance on starting your own venture Build real skills (not just theory) Connect with innovation support at NWU, What is expected of you?, Actively participate and attend all sessions Engage in running your own group business outside of class, Kick-off session, The first session is on 25 March 2026 15h00-18h00 Mahikeng - Building A20 Room G01 Potchefstroom - Building E8 Room G38 Vanderbijlpark - Building A8 Room 209, Programme duration and schedule, 13 weekly training sessions of 3 hours each, followed by implementation to apply the concepts to each team's business. Session Format Date Programme Kick-off In Person Mar 25, 2026 Identifying Business Opportunities Podcast Apr 15, 2026 Goals, Plans and Acting Podcast Apr 22, 2026 Introduction to Marketing Podcast May 6, 2026 Strategic Management…, STEP champions per campus, Vanderbijlpark Campus : Bernice Richardson Potchefstroom Campu s: Hendrick du Plessis Mahikeng Campus : Kezell Klinck, Register here, [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/gppc
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GPPC 2025, Hosted by the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management, North-West University, South Africa, Conference theme: Fostering sustainable people practice research, People practice focuses on the processes and approaches used across the employee lifecycle, including the strategies and tactics involved in attracting, recruiting, onboarding, developing, and retaining employees within fair and meaningful employment. For this conference we invite academics and practitioners to converse on such practices that…, Keynote speakers, Our three keynote speakers will be: Dr Ajay Jivan ( South African Board of People Practice , South Africa) Professor Elaine Farndale (The Pennsylvania State University, USA) Professor Charissa Freese (TIAS School of Business and Society & Tilburg University, Netherlands), Deadlines:, Abstract submission : 28 February 2025 Early bird registration (R5 000): 31 March 2025 Full paper (optional) for best paper award : 30 April 2025 Registration : 15 May 2025 Registration payment portal GPPC logohttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-people-practice-conference/contact-us
Contact us
GPPC The conference organising committee members are: Bennie Linde (conference coordinator) Marissa Brouwers Bouwer Jonker Crizelle Els You are welcome to contact us at bennie.linde@nwu.ac.za for any questions.http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-people-practice-conference/abstracts
Abstracts
GPPC, Extended submission deadline, 31 January 2025 28 February 2025 Review feedback within two weeks after submission., , Abstract submissions will open 1 September 2024, We invite papers that address, but are not necessarily restricted, to the following four broad tracks and their topics: Human resource management Recruiting, staffing and talent management Compensation and benefits Human resources compliance Organisational structure Training and development Performance management Workplace safety and health issues…, Abstract submissions, Submissions are invited for extended abstracts that should be a minimum of 750 and maximum of 1 000 words and should contain: an outline description of the theoretical framework and concepts the research design and approach to data analysis (where applicable) the key findings, along with their theoretical and practical significance All submissions…, Full papers, A best paper award will be presented with such a certification and a financial award (valued at around $150 as a gift card). A full paper in addition to the extended abstract will be needed by 30 April 2025 to contest for this award. Each track coordinator will identify potential best paper awards, which will be judged by the organising committee…, Abstract submission formhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-people-practice-conference/programme
Programme
GPPC, Preliminary programme, Tuesday, 27 May 2025 18:00 Welcoming and registration Wednesday, 28 May 2025 8:00 Registration 8:30 Conference opening 9:00 Keynote speech - Dr Ajay Jivan (SABPP) 10:00 Refreshment break 10:30 PWD and PhD colloquium 12:00 Lunch 13:00 PWD and PhD colloquium 14:30 Refreshment break 15:00 PWD and PhD colloquium 16:30 End of Day 1 Thursday, 29 May…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-people-practice-conference/gppc-registration
GPPC Registration
GPPC, Registration will open 1 September 2024, All registrations include full conference access, including the welcoming function (evening of 27 May 2025), the Professional Development Workshops and the PhD Colloquium (Wednesday, 28 May 2025), as well as the conference tracks (Thursday and Friday, 29 & 30 May 2025). These three days will include lunches, as well as morning and afternoon…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-people-practice-conference/venue
Venue
GPPC, Khaya iBhubesi conference venue and accommodation, The conference will be held at Khaya iBhubesi conference venue close (5kms) to the quaint tourist town, Parys. The conference venue offers affordable accommodation, available for attendees, as well as shuttle services to Parys and other attractions and activities that delegates might be interested in., Accommodation, Please directly contact Khaya iBhubesi for accommodation at the conference venue. Venue Venue Venue Venue Venue Venuehttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/vision-mission-values
Vision | Mission | Values
Our dream Our dream , Our Vision , At the Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences, our vision is to unlock human potential and set the standard for excellence . We achieve this by: Collaborating with Stakeholders Creating an Enabling Environment Implementing Effective Strategies Cultivating Dynamic Research Promoting Diversity , Our Mission, At the Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences, we strive to be a top South African and internationally recognised leader in teaching and research. Our mission is to set the benchmark for excellence in education. Here’s how we achieve this: Building a Diverse and Passionate Team: We recruit and retain a highly qualified, diverse staff…, , Our Values, At the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They guide us in creating an environment where excellence thrives and every individual is valued. Here’s what we stand for: human dignity, equality, integrity, tolerance, respect, devotion to excellence, scientific involvement, academic freedom…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/ekonomiese-en-bestuurswetenskappe/visie-missie-waardes
Visie | Missie | Waardes
Our dream Our dream , Ons visie , By die Fakulteit Ekonomiese en Bestuurswetenskappe is ons visie om menslike potensiaal te ontsluit en die standaard vir uitnemendheid te stel . Ons kry dit reg deur: Samewerking met Belanghebbers Die Skep van ʼn Instaatstellende Omgewing Die Implementering van Doeltreffende Strategieë Dinamiese Navorsing Diversiteit te Bevorder , Ons missie , By die Fakulteit Ekonomiese en Bestuurswetenskappe streef ons daarna om ʼn top Suid-Afrikaanse en internasionaal erkende leier in onderrig en navorsing te wees. Ons missie is om die maatstaf vir uitnemendheid in onderwys daar te stel. Hoe ons dit bereik: ʼn Diverse en Passievolle Span: Ons werf en behou ʼn hoogs gekwalifiseerde, diverse…, Ons waardes, By die Fakulteit Ekonomiese en Bestuurswetenskappe is ons waardes die grondslag van alles wat ons doen. Hierdie waardes lei ons om ʼn omgewing te skep waar uitnemendheid floreer en elke individu op prys gestel word. Ons staan vir: menswaardigheid, gelykheid, integriteit, verdraagsaamheid, respek, toewyding aan uitnemendheid, wetenskaplike…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-sciences/statistics
Statistics
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, You can begin your academic journey by applying for the BCom in Statistics in your first year. This programme offers a comprehensive foundation in the collection, organisation, analysis, and interpretation of numerical data. Statistics focuses on gathering accurate information, summarising it for clarity, drawing meaningful conclusions, and using…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Economics Statistics Business management , Degree options, BCom in Statistics Degree duration: 3 years, full time Offered at the Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculuim code: 5FGH02 BCom in Statistics - Extended Programme Degree duration: 4 years, full time Offered at the Mahikeng [M] campus Curricluim code: 5XGH01 , Admission requirements, BCom in Statistics APS: 24 Mathematics: Level 4 (50% and more) English: Level 4 (50% and more) BCom in Statistics - Extended Programme APS: 20 Mathematics: Level 3 (40% and more) or Mathematical literacy: Level 4 (50% and more) English: Level 3 (40% and more), Career opportunities , Data Analyst Statistical Consultant Market Research Analyst Financial Analyst Biostatistician Data Scientist Quantitative Analyst Epidemiologist Business Intelligence Analyst Data Engineer Risk Analyst , Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD These postgraduate degrees are offered at Potchefstroom [P] [/accordion] Yearbookhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/businessstatistics_operationalresearch
Business Statistics and Operational Research
Master the art of data-driven decision-making with our Business Statistics and Operations Research course. Learn essential statistical techniques like hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and probability distributions to interpret data and uncover trends. Dive into operations research to explore optimization models, linear programming, and…, Degrees offered in this Field of Study, BCom with Operations Research BCom in Statisticshttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/transporteconomics_Logisticsmanagement