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School of Accounting Sciences
The North-West University is a top-ranking university in South Africa, and the School of Accounting Sciences offers comprehensive programmes across our three campuses: Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, and Vanderbijlpark. We cater to aspiring Chartered Accountants, Professional Accountants, and Management Accountants, with specialised courses in Forensic…, Fields of Study , Accounting Accounting Chartered Accountancy Chartered Accountancy Finacial Accountancy Finacial Accountancy Forensic Accountancy Forensic Accountancy Management Accountancy Management Accountancy Honours PGDA Honours PGDA Masters PhD Masters PhDhttps://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-tourism-month-marine-tourism-and-south-africas-place-global-tourism-stage
Celebrating Tourism Month: Marine tourism and South Africa’s place on the global tourism stage
In the final part of our series of articles celebrating Tourism Month, we again look at the phenomenal work the North-West University’s (NWU’s) research unit Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) is doing to infuse the tourism sector with its expertise, to make the sector visible and to protect our tourism heritage. This is…https://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-tourism-month-trees-tourism-matters-all
Celebrating Tourism Month with TREES: Tourism matters to all
The research unit Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) at the North-West University (NWU) has established itself as a leading research unit focusing on sustainable tourism. TREES distinguishes itself by conducting innovative research on the economic, environmental and social impacts of tourism, and in promoting evidence-…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-earns-renewable-energy-initiative-award-solar-investments
NWU earns Renewable Energy Initiative Award for solar investments
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) ongoing commitment to sustainable energy through its trail-blazing solar projects across its campuses has earned it the Renewable Energy Initiative Award from the Higher Education Facility Management Association of Southern Africa (HEFMA) on 17 October. “Winning this award among 26 Southern African universities…https://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/short-courses
Short Courses
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE FOR EDUCATION For further information on the course content or registration process, please contact Prof Josef de Beer at 018 285 2626 or josef.debeer@nwu.ac.za Short Course on the affordances of indigenous knowledge in Geography and Environmental Education Proposed …https://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/projects
Projects
LIST OF RESEARCH PROJECTS: 2024 Title of research projects Participants Reflective practice in action: Disrupting the 'apprenticeship of observation' of student teachers in Work Integrated Learning through authentic teaching-learning experiences Prof N Petersen, Dr Adri Du Toit, Dr E Kung,…https://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/sub-areas
Sub-areas
Assessment to support Self-Directed Learning Subarea leader: Prof Anitia Lubbe Assessment can be used as a means to build sustainable capacity for SDL. Assessment to support SDL is deliberately designed to capitalise on the impact of assessment of learning, assessment for learning and assessment as learning. Assessment to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-medical-school-named-nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine
North-West University medical school named the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine
The North-West University (NWU) is proud to announce that its soon-to-be-established medical school will be honorifically named the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine. This decision was taken in consultation with – and received the approval of – the Archbishop Desmond Tutu IP Trust. The official naming ceremony took place on Tuesday, 22 April,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/hollys-final-bow-lize-graduates-her-faithful-companion-her-side
Holly’s final bow: Lize graduates with her faithful companion by her side
It was a bittersweet day for North-West University (NWU) graduate Lize Marais, who celebrated her academic achievement and marked the final public appearance of her beloved service dog, Holly. Lize received her Bachelor of Education in Senior and FET Phase in English, on 16 April, with Holly—her steadfast companion since 2018—right by her side.…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/virtual-seminar-siyabonga-nxumalo-phd-british-political-hegemony-and-imperialism-crushing
Virtual Seminar by Siyabonga Nxumalo (PhD) - British Political Hegemony and Imperialism: Crushing of the Usuthu and Onkweni Sections of the Zulu Royal Family, c.1880-1913
You are cordially invited to a Virtual Seminar by Siyabonga Nxumalo (PhD), from the University of Johannesburg. Topic: British Political Hegemony and Imperialism: Crushing of the Usuthu and Onkweni Sections of the Zulu Royal Family, c.1880-1913” [accordion] Abstract The British invasion of the Zulu kingdom in January 1879, followed…Prof. Charissa Freese is an extraordinary professor at the North-West University. She is a member of the executive board of Avans University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands, and a full professor in Inclusive Employment Relations and endowed professor on a chair in HRM and Social Security at Tilburg University, the Netherlands. Her research…
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Charissa Freese
Prof. Charissa Freese is an extraordinary professor at the North-West University. She is a member of the executive board of Avans University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands, and a full professor in Inclusive Employment Relations and endowed professor on a chair in HRM and Social Security at Tilburg University, the Netherlands. Her research…Prof. Charissa Freese is an extraordinary professor at the North-West University. She is a member of the executive board of Avans University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands, and a full professor in Inclusive Employment Relations and endowed professor on a chair in HRM and Social Security at Tilburg University, the Netherlands. Her research…
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Charissa Freese
Prof. Charissa Freese is an extraordinary professor at the North-West University. She is a member of the executive board of Avans University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands, and a full professor in Inclusive Employment Relations and endowed professor on a chair in HRM and Social Security at Tilburg University, the Netherlands. Her research…Boopen Seetanah is 'n professor aan die Universiteit van Mauritius (UoM) met navorsingsbelangstelling in toerisme en vervoer, internasionale handel en finansies, en ontwikkelingsekonomie. Hy is tans die medevoorsitter van die WHO-leerstoel (UoM) en die Direkteur van Navorsing by die Internasionale Sentrum vir Volhoubare Toerisme en Gasvryheid by…
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Boopendra Seetanah
Boopen Seetanah is 'n professor aan die Universiteit van Mauritius (UoM) met navorsingsbelangstelling in toerisme en vervoer, internasionale handel en finansies, en ontwikkelingsekonomie. Hy is tans die medevoorsitter van die WHO-leerstoel (UoM) en die Direkteur van Navorsing by die Internasionale Sentrum vir Volhoubare Toerisme en Gasvryheid by…Boopen Seetanah is a Professor at the University of Mauritius (UoM) with research interest in tourism and transport, international trade and finance, and development economics. He is currently the Co-Chair of the WTO Chair (UoM) and the Director of Research at the International Centre for Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality at the UoM. He is also…
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Boopendra Seetanah
Boopen Seetanah is a Professor at the University of Mauritius (UoM) with research interest in tourism and transport, international trade and finance, and development economics. He is currently the Co-Chair of the WTO Chair (UoM) and the Director of Research at the International Centre for Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality at the UoM. He is also…Professor René Schalk is associated with the Human Resource Studies departments and Tranzo of Tilburg University, the Netherlands. He has been an extraordinary professor at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of North-West University, South Africa, since 2012. His research interests cover the broad areas of human resources,…
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René Schalk
Professor René Schalk is associated with the Human Resource Studies departments and Tranzo of Tilburg University, the Netherlands. He has been an extraordinary professor at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of North-West University, South Africa, since 2012. His research interests cover the broad areas of human resources,…Professor René Schalk is associated with the Human Resource Studies departments and Tranzo of Tilburg University, the Netherlands. He has been an extraordinary professor at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of North-West University, South Africa, since 2012. His research interests cover the broad areas of human resources,…
https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/rene-schalk
René Schalk
Professor René Schalk is associated with the Human Resource Studies departments and Tranzo of Tilburg University, the Netherlands. He has been an extraordinary professor at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of North-West University, South Africa, since 2012. His research interests cover the broad areas of human resources,…Dr. Rakesh Tomar is faculty at prestigious King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (QS Rank 101), Saudi Arabia. He is also Editor in Chief, Honorary at International Journal of Human Movement and Sport Sciences (Scopus). He has been extra ordinary research scientist at North West University, South Africa since 2020. He is certified sports…
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Rakesh Tomar
Dr. Rakesh Tomar is faculty at prestigious King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (QS Rank 101), Saudi Arabia. He is also Editor in Chief, Honorary at International Journal of Human Movement and Sport Sciences (Scopus). He has been extra ordinary research scientist at North West University, South Africa since 2020. He is certified sports…Dr. Rakesh Tomar is faculty at prestigious King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (QS Rank 101), Saudi Arabia. He is also Editor in Chief, Honorary at International Journal of Human Movement and Sport Sciences (Scopus). He has been extra ordinary research scientist at North West University, South Africa since 2020. He is certified sports…
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Rakesh Tomar
Dr. Rakesh Tomar is faculty at prestigious King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (QS Rank 101), Saudi Arabia. He is also Editor in Chief, Honorary at International Journal of Human Movement and Sport Sciences (Scopus). He has been extra ordinary research scientist at North West University, South Africa since 2020. He is certified sports…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-sciences/economic-sciences-with-informatics
Economic Sciences with Informatics
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Our BCom in Economic Sciences with a specialisation in Economics and Informatics merges economic theory with cutting-edge technology. This programme prepares you to master analytical tools of economics alongside the latest informatics innovations, equipping you for roles at the forefront of data-driven decision-making. Prepare to drive innovation…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Accounting Business Management Economics Computing Economics Statistics, Degree options, BCom in Economic Sciences with Economics and Informatics Degree Duration: 3 years, full time Offered at Potchefstroom [P] Vanderbijlpark [V] campuses Curriculuim code: 5FKH02, Admission requirements, BCom in Economic Sciences with Economics and Informatics APS of 26 Mathematics level 4 (50% and more) English OR Afrikaans level 4 (50% and more), Career opportunities , Economic Analyst Business Intelligence Analyst Data Scientist Financial Analyst Market Research Analyst Systems Analyst Data Analyst Risk Analyst Economic Consultant UX/UI Designer Health Informatics Specialist Policy Analyst E-Commerce Analyst , Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD These postgraduate degrees are offered at Mahikeng [M] Potchefstroom [P] Vanderbijlpark [V] [/accordion], , Yearbookhttps://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/ekonomiese-wetenskappe/informatika