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Research philosophy
, 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 novelty of the combination of management thinking and engineering thinking. Making business…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/research-and-consulting
Research and consulting
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 of engineerd solutions Validation and verification of the solution in actuality Reflection…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/research-specialisations
Research specialisations
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 the above-mentioned master’s categories)http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/academic-partners
Academic partners
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 (Netherlands), 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
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 research on industry, and Enhance the impact of industry on our research. In doing so, we have…, 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 access in the SME sector Value creation strategies for sustainable organisations Commodity…, 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 metals industry Strategic intelligence in the South African mining industry Carbon tax…, 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 electronic accounting systems in the SME sector Information flow in a private hospital’s theatre…, 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 methods for candidate systems engineers StudyWell , 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 models/value chain analysis in multiple industries and sectors Real-time measurement and…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/industry-footprint
Industry footprint
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
, 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)18 299 1494 E-mail: Pieter.Buys@nwu.ac.zahttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/Bursaries
Postgraduate Bursaries
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
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 Management Accountancy (PC) Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Forensic Accountancy (PC), 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 International Trade (PC) Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Information Systems (MC) Bachelor of…, 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 Human Resource Management (MC) Bachelor of Administration Honours in Industrial Psychology (…, 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
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 business institute in Southern Africa. It is a non-profit, service organisation for all…, 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
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. These courses are compiled in such a manner that all educational levels of specific groups…, 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 specific training needs of a group or community. These courses are almost without exception…, 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-study, assignments and decentralised examinations. The majority of the advanced training…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/advisory-services
Advisory services
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 business people. Whereas the more sophisticated business people, who are a minority, can at…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/research-information-grading
Research, information services and grading of business advisors
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 are not limited to SMMEs, but are also conducted on behalf of large companies, provincial…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/contact
Contact us
Small Business Advisory Bureau (SBAB) North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus P O Box 1880 Potchefstroom 2520 36 Meyer Street E3 Building 4th floor Contact person: Ms. Omphemetse Mmekoa Tel: +27 18 299 4023 mailto:info-sbab@nwu.ac.za Info-sbab@nwu.ac.za SLP in Business Management SLP in Small Business Consulting (eLearning) Introductory…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/entrepreneurial-skills
Short Course in Entrepreneurial Skills
The SBAB has been presenting the Short Course in Entrepreneurial Skills since 1986. It was inter alia presented to some schools as an extra-curricular subject. Over the years, the course has been adapted to meet the specific needs of the independent young entrepreneurs or prospective entrepreneurs. The course is exceptionally practical and…, Purpose, The purpose of the course is to make people who want to start their own business aware of the concept of entrepreneurship, to assist in establishing an entrepreneurship culture and to encourage the youth to consider self-employment by establishing an own business as a viable career option. By means of the curriculum, it is intended to draw…, Presentation period, The course is presented over a period of one year (divided into two semesters). Each semester consists of a compulsory one-week study school (Monday to Friday). Two courses are presented annually, starting in January and July respectively., Assessment, Students are expected to submit practical assignments after each study school. These assignments must be submitted on predetermined dates. Apart from this, students also write a semester examination related to the subjects presented in that specific semester. Examinations are written annually in June and October. These examinations can either be…, Learning plan, Introduction to Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial ideas and opportunities Entrepreneurial Management skills Entrepreneurial Financial skills Entrepreneurial Administrative skills Entrepreneurial Legal Skills Entrepreneurial Marketing skills Small Business planning skills and budgets Entrepreneurial financial skills consist of: Basic Financial…, Medium of Education, Study schools are presented in English. Course material is available in English. Students may submit assignments and examination papers in Afrikaans or English., Requirements, A matric certificate OR a secondary school qualification a pre-requisite., Presentation of classes, Please take note that the classes will only be offered should numbers justify it. , Venue, The study schools are presented at the SBAB/Business School on the Potchefstroom Campus. Should the number of students warrant it, the SBAB does, however, negotiate with organisations to present the course by means of study schools outside Potchefstroom., Course fees, Please submit your details to Info-sbab@nwu.ac.za and we will respond to you with the required course fees, Apply, Complete the application form . [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/business-management