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Research Clusters
Research Clusters, The NWU Business School wants to be known for research that provides practical business solutions with scientific contributions to the broader field of management. The NWU Business School consists of two scientific committees with research clusters in the field of General Management and People’s Management. These research clusters form the basis for…, General Management Scientific Committee is chaired by Prof Ronnie Lotriet and consists of the following clusters:, Financial Management Wealth creation and Value-based management Contact: Prof Anet Smit, IT & Operations Management, Focussed on the application of IT principles for the smooth operation of a business entity. Contact: Dr Kaizer Ndlovu , Entrepreneurship, Family businesses and corporate entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship networks. Contact: Prof Stephan van der Merwe, Marketing, The focus of the cluster is broadly defined as Marketing management within all its facetted. However, the cluster also caters for some specific marketing research topics and strongly encourages research in the fields of branding, promotion, customer behaviour and satisfaction. Contact: Prof Christo Bisschoff, People Management Scientific Committee is chaired by Prof Leon Jackson and consists of the following clusters:, Human Resource Management, Diversity management, Workplace bullying and conflict handling, Organisational behaviour and leadership, Work engagement, Trust building and Emotional intelligence. Contact: Prof Leon Jackson, Organizational Behaviour, Contact: Prof Yvonne du Plessis , Organizational Culture, Contact: Prof Yvonne du Plessis, Labour Relations, Contact: Prof Christoff Botha Leadership Contact: Prof Leon Jacksonhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/phd
PhD
We have a proven research footprint that stems from its rigorous research philosophy and publishing embedded in an ethos of quality and relevance. Our focus is to produce high-impact publications, such as accredited conference papers book chapters and accredited journal articles, from PhD theses. We encourage research with a strong focus on…, Overview, Our research based PhD, a part-time programme , in Business Administration is offered at NQF level 10. Before selection , candidates should demonstrate: Experience and enthusiasm Research expertise Control of and Focus on the topic of study The study itself should bear testimony to a relevant and clear research problem, exceptional research…, Admission requirements, The study programme must contribute to the research programme (s) of the University as determined by the different research focus areas/units. All PhD students are required to submit at least one article in a Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) accredited journal before graduation. In the case of an article format thesis, a…, Application process, Yearly applications dates are as follows: 1 September to 31 January with application deadline being 31 January Our selection process is transparent and seeks exceptional research candidates who can contribute to the improvement of our research outputs andmake a theoretical and practical contribution to the field of business studies. We appoint…, Apply Here, Important Info How to Apply Apply Online, Selection process, Two pre-selection workshops are organised by the research office of the Business School as follows: First selection workshop in March (held in Potchefstroom) for applications closing on 31 January. Responsible parties during the selection process: The NWU Business School Research Office is responsible for the collection of relevant application…, Important notices and fees, University administration will confirm all applications received. Incomplete applications will not be submitted onto the system until all outstanding documents have been received. For payable fees contact: E-mail: MC-studyfees@nwu.ac.za (Mahikeng) and PUK-studyfees@nwu.ac.za (Potchefstroom) For financial support services contact: E-mail: PUK-…, Contact details for further enquiries, Potchefstroom & Vanderbijlpark Mr Tebogo Tebejane Tel: +27 18 299 4130 Christie Munro Tel: +27 18 285 2500 Mahikeng Campus Ms Sophy Mogorosi Tel: +27 18 389 2827 Research Manager Prof Joseph N Lekunze Tel: +27 18 389 2235 [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/LeopardsLair
Leopards Lair
Leopards Lair , DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS IDEA OR INVENTION?, We are challenging all NWU and VUT students with a business idea or invention to enter the NWU’s Leopards Lair competition., PITCH YOUR IDEA AND WIN BIG!, Come and pitch your idea to the leopards and stand a chance to win your share of R100 000 in prizes that will be invested to fund your idea, business or invention. , The competition process:, 1. Complete the application (see link below) - entries close 30 August 2018 at midnight! 2. All entries will be screened, and successful entrants will be announced and informed on 01 September 2018 3. Entrants will receive training from 10-13 September per campusfrom professionals to prepare for final pitches 4. Pitches per campus will be…, ENTRY FORM, Do not miss out on this brilliant opportunity! CONTACT DETAILS: For more information email: innovation@nwu.ac.zahttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/IPSHRM-Postgrad
IPHRM I Postgrad
OUR RESEARCH AIM, “The purpose of doing research is to solve problems that limit the growth and development of societies, communities, businesses and individuals. At the NWU, we remind ourselves constantly that we are here to make a difference in people’s lives and to nurture nature. By taking care of some of the problems humanity faces today and producing students…, Honours Degrees, Degrees presented in Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark and Mahikeng campuses. HONOURS DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT This programme will allow you professionalregistration at the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Human Resources Management HONOURS DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY This programme will allow you professional…, Master's degrees, Our master’s qualifications are designed to provide students with an advanced basis of theory as well as the application of the principles of human resource management, labour relations and industrial psychology in research and the business world. The degree prepares students for research-based postgraduate study at NQF level 10 and has as purpose…, Doctoral degrees, A PhD degree is a full research degree, requiring a thesis (with a minimum of 360 credits), which contributes 100% of the final grade. In general, PhD candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are conversant with the relevant literature, have clear research capabilities, and are able to present their research in the required format. In…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/accounting-sciences/test-mhm
Test MHM
These appointments are persons from industry and business who are involved in academia, and will enable us to more fully and efficiently utilise human resources at our disposal for research, innovation, teaching activities, societal impact and related activities while at the same time strengthening ties with industry and other academic and…, Dr Abel Tshekiso, Economic Advisor: Office of the Premier Marketing, human resource mangement Extraordinary professor at the NWU Business School He is experienced in project co-ordination, project management, organisational diagnosis, organisational design, competency development & assessment, skills training and development, balance score card development,…, Ms Ali Parry, Director: Trade Matters International Trade Ali Parry is the director of Trade Matters (Pty) Ltd, a company providing research, consulting and writing/editing services, with a special focus on economic development and international trade. Previously, she was an executive director of the International Trade Institute of Southern Africa (ITRISA).…, Prof Charles de Chermont, Director: Ernest and Young Forensic Investigation Dr Clive Coetzee Dr Clive Coetzee, Dr Clive Coetzee, Economic Policy Analysis, Applied time-series econometrics, Spatial Economics, Free Market Economics Dr Clive Coetzee is an extraordinary research scientist in the TRADE research focus area at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) and the Chief Director Infrastructure Management and Economic Services at Provincial Treasury in KwaZulu…, Prof Eon Smith, Business forecasting, business statistics and derivative Instrumenti Extraordinary professor at the NWU Business School Professor Eon Smit holds the B.Comm. (cum laude), Hons.B.Comm. (cum laude), M.Comm. and D.Comm. degrees from Stellenbosch University and is emeritus professor and previous Director of the University of Stellenbosch Business…, Prof Göran Svensson, Professor: Oslo School of Management Marketing, international research Extraordinary professor in the NWU Business School Göran Svensson is Professor at Oslo School of Management, Norway. He is also Professor at Halmstad University, Sweden. In addition, he is Honorary Professor at Deakin University, Australia; Adjunct Professor at Monash…, Mr Ian Rothman, Business Intelligence Manager - Afriforte Statistical models Junior extraordinary research fellow in WorkWell research entity Mr Sebastiaan Rothman is the Business Intelligence Manager : Afriforte (Pty) Ltd. Dr Ina Rothmann Dr Ina Rothmann, Dr Ina Rothman, Managing Director - Afriforte (Pty) Ltd. PhD Pharmacy Practice Extraordinary associate professor in WorkWell research entity Prof Jaap Paauwe Prof Jaap Paauwe, Prof Jaap Paauwe, Professor: Tilburg University Human Resource Management (HRM) and corporate strategies Extraordinary professor in the School of Human Resources Sciences Jaap Paauwe is Professor at the department of Human Resource Studies at Tilburg University. Before joining Tilburg University he worked as a full professor of Organisation at Erasmus University…, Prof John Calof, Extraordinary Professor Intelligence and Foresight , Prof Johnny Fontaine, Professor: University of Gent Psychological assessment and cross-cultural psychology Extraordinary professor at the School of Human Resource Sciences Prof Johnny Fontaine is a lecturer in psychological assessment and cross-cultural psychology at Ghent University in Belgium and president-elect of the European Association for Psychological…, Prof Johnny Hellgren, Associate Professor, Work and Organisational Psychology Work and Organisational Psychology Extraordinary associate professor in WorkWell research entity Prof Johnny Hellgren is a associate professor of Work and Organisational Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Stockholm. His general areas of interest are:…, Prof Keith Engel, Chief Executive- South African Institute of Tax Professionals Tax Extraordinary professor in the School of Accounting Sciences Deputy Chief Executive Officer, South African Institute of Tax Practitioners, second-in-command with emphasis on leading all technical issues in terms of tax policy engagement, oversight of technical advice and…, Prof Louis Strydom, Partner - PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate and money market fraud investigations Extraordinary associate professor in the School of Accounting Sciences Louis’ range of experience includes corporate & money market fraud investigations, appointments as Inspector & Manager in terms of the Banks Act on behalf of the South African Reserve Bank…, Prof Ludo Cuyvers, Extraordinary professor International trade, export promotion, Asian economic development, globalisation. Ludo Cuyvers is an extraordinary professor at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) and emeritus professor at the University of Antwerp, Belgium. He has published widely in international peer-reviewed journals on international…, Prof Magnus Sverke, Professor - Stockholm University Organisational change Extraordinary professor in WorkWell research entity Prof Magnus Sverke is head of the Division of Work and Organizational Psychology, Department of Psychology, at the Stockholm University. His research interests include organisational change and its effects on employees, downsizing and job…, Dr Marié-Luce Kühn, Extraordinary research scientist Competitive intelligence Extraordinary research scientist in the TRADE research focus area Marié-Luce Kühn is a founder and director of research company, IBIS Business and Information Services. She obtained her BA and BA (Hons) degrees from Stellenbosch University and completed her Master's and PhD at the North-…, Mr Marius Joubert, Founder - Impact Business Services Business skills training Extraordinary senior lecturer at the School of Accounting Sciences Mr Marius Joubert is the owner and founder of IMPACT Business Services that specialises in Financial and Business skills training and financial turn-around consulting projects. He holds a Masters degree in Cost and…, Prof Peet Strydom, Extraordinary professor: School of Economics Strategic research Peet Strydom is an extraordinary professor at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). He studied at the North-West University in Potchefstroom, the Free University in Amsterdam and the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, with his main focus areas being Economics, Mathematics…, Mr Pieter Geldenhuys, Director: Institute for Technology Strategy and Innovation Innovation and Technology Extraordinary senior lecturer at the NWU Business School As a Director of the Institute for Technology Strategy and Innovation, Mr Pieter Geldenhuys is involved in numerous Innovation and Technology courses and corporate innovation efforts. Pieter is seen as one…, Prof Raymond Parsons, Professor: NWU Business School Special policy advice Raymond Parsons is a professor at the North-West University Business School and an extraordinary professor in the TRADE research focus area. He studied economics at the Universities of Cape Town, Oxford and Copenhagen, and holds an Honorary Doctorate from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan…, Prof René Schalk, Professor - Tilburg University Social- and organisational psychology, human factors and ergonomics, research methods and statistics Extraordinary professor at the School of Human Resources Sciences Prof René Schalk is a professor at the Department of Human Resource Studies at the Tilburg University, the Netherlands. Prof Riaan Rossouw Prof Riaan…, Prof Riaan Rossouw, Extraordinary associate professor: School of Economics Micro-economics Riaan Rossouw is a micro-economist with more than ten years' consulting, research and teaching experience. As an extraordinary associate professor in the School of Economics at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), he has wide-ranging knowledge in most economic…, Prof Sam Fullerton, Professor: Eastern Michigan Univeristy Sports Marketing Extraordinary professor at the NWU Business School Prof Sam Fullerton holds a BBA, Master of Science and a PhD, all from the Michigan State University in the USA. He is currently a Professor of Marketing and specializes in Sports Marketing on the Executive MBA Programme at the Eastern…, Dr Stuart Mc Chlery, Extraordinary associate professor in the School of Accounting Sciences Prof Stuart McChlery from Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland. Prof Theuns Eloff Prof Theuns Eloff, Prof Theuns Eloff, Non executive director Conflict resolution Extraordinary professor at the NWU Business School Prof Theuns Eloff describes himself as an "effective manager" rather than an academic, although he has published a number of articles and publications, especially on conflict resolution and the role of the private sector and civil society. After 25 years…, Adv Tommy Prins, Director - Deloitte Forensic and the Head of Investigations Forensic Investigations Extraordinary associate professor at the School of Accounting Sciences Prof Tommy Prins is a director in Deloitte Forensic and the Head of Investigations with an oversight role over South Africa, East Africa and the Southern Corridor. Prior to taking up his…, Dr Victor Mmbengwa, Manager - Small-holder market access NAMC Agricultural Marketing Extraordinary research fellow in the research focus area for TRADE Dr Victor Mmbengwa is currently a manager of small-holder market access at the National Agricultural marketing Council (NAMC) in South Africa Prof Alemu, Zerihun Prof Alemu, Zerihun, Prof Zerihun Gudeta Alemu, Extraordinary Associate Agricultural economics, econometrics, applied time series, economic policy analysishttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/accountancy/test
Test
Upcoming Events, , Past Events, Note: Several of the photos have captions with only the names of the people in the photograph. Their organisation, role and relationship to UARM (at the time of the photo), can be viewed by clicking here . 2022 Jun 3: UARM Graduation - Class of 2021, comprising of six graduates. Click and drag to resize Front: Katlego Majola (Graduate*),…, , Click and drag to resize Front: Mr Neels Vermeulen, Prof Tinie Theron, Prof Linda du Plessis, Prof Herman van der Merwe, Prof Babs Surajlal. Middle: Hedre Pretorius, Vaneshree Pillay (Graduate), Bheki Ghutswa (Graduate), Prof Hermien Zaaiman, Dr Sonja Gilliland, Chan Naidoo (Graduate). Back: Johan Grobbelaar (Top Graduate), Graham Baker,…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/gift/benefit-industry
Benefit to industry
GIFT is designing and delivering to businesses, a range of short learning programs dealing with HRM activities and policies to attract, improve and maintain people with high levels of human capital in line with the organization's strategic strategy., Short learning programs, Creating a Talent Centric Organisation Strategic Talent Management Talent as a Business Value Proposition Talent Intelligent Woman Talent Leadership Talent Metrics and Assessment Talent Risk Management The Principles of Talent Management Talent Workplace Bullying , Partners, Prof Vlad Vaiman – California Lutheran University Prof Szabolcs Nage – Miskolc Hungury Prof Zafarullah Sahito – Sukkur IBA University, Sindh Pakistan Dr Hazvie Saurombe – Nwu Extraordinary Scientist Prof Gabriel Louw – Nwu Extraordinary Professor , Books Made, Poetry – My Liefde, My geluk, My Lewe Higher Education in the Face of a Global Pandemic Aspect of Talent Management in the workplace environment of the 2020’s Investigation of Academic Misconduct PLAGIARISMhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business-management/business-management
Business Management
[accordion], Overview, A business manager is responsible for the planning and organising of activities and people, as well as the leading and guidance of people. Managers’ main tasks are problem-solving, to lead teams, to facilitate team processes and to regularly communicate with people. The degree gives you access to a wide variety of career opportunities, as…, Admission requirements, APS of 24 Mathematics level 3 (40%) , Sites of delivery, Potchefstroom , Post- graduate studies, Honours programme The honours degree is becoming increasingly important in the fast-changing environment and concentrates on skills development that takes place by means of exposure to the world of business. The content of the modules focuses, among other things, on the integrated functioning of an organisation, how to start a business and what…, Career opportunities, Initially, you can work as: assistant/manager, general manager, distribution manager sales person in the logistics division or at a manufacturing- or retail organisation As you gain more experience, you can be promoted to departmental manager and manager of an organisational function. [/accordion] ,http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/marketing-and-tourism-management
Marketing and Tourism Management
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, This qualification equips students with the practical skills to apply marketing methods, techniques, and strategies specifically to the tourism market. It prepares them to build, manage, and market their own tourism businesses or effectively manage and promote other tourism enterprises. The BCom in Management Sciences with Marketing and Tourism…, Core subjects, Integrated marketing communication Consumer Behaviour Nature tourism Marketing research Digital Marketing Game farm management Applied event management, Degree options, Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) in Management Sciences with Marketing and Tourism Management Full-time programme: Three (3) years Offered on the Mahikeng [M] and Potchefstroom [P] Campuses Qualification code: 5FPH05, Admission requirements, BCom in Management Sciences with Marketing and Tourism Management APS of 24 Mathematics level 3 (40% or higher) or Mathematical Literacy level 6 (70% or more) Afrikaans or English level 3 (40% or higher), Postgraduate study options, Students with this degree will be considered for honours in Marketing Management, which can articulate to a master's and doctorate degree in Marketing Management., Career opportunities, Digital marketing specialist Market research specialist Brand manager Product manager Content strategist, Talk to us, If you need more information about this programme, please contact the Marketing Management Programme Managers. Dr Willy Engelbrecht (Any enquiries about this programme presented on the Mahikeng Campus) Prof Mia Bothma (Any enquiries about this programme presented on the Potchefstroom Campus) Prof Heleneze Lues (Any enquiries about this…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/tourism-management/bcom-tourism-management