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Urban and Regional Planning
What is Urban and Regional Planning? Planning is a dynamic profession that works to improve the welfare of people and their communities by creating more convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient and attractive places for present and future generations. Urban and Regional Planning concerns the planning, design, implementation and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/geo-and-spatial-sciences/qualifications
Qualifications
Undergraduate study: 3 year BSc (Baccalaureus Scientiae) The study period of a BSc degree in Natural and Agricultural Sciences is 3 years full time, except for Urban and Regional planning which is a 4 year degree only offered full time. We offer comprehensive market related degrees, which combine subjects Geography, Geology and Planning.…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/geo-and-spatial-sciences/careers
Careers
Geologists and earth scientists are active in these fields: Environmental geology – these geologists are involved in problems associated with natural hazards/disasters (like earthquakes, storms along coastlines, landslides and the formation of sinkholes), social health (like asbestos poisoning, radio-active pollution of water), the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/computer-science-and-information-systems
Computer Science and Information Systems
What is Computer Science and Information Systems? This program and curriculum is compiled in such a manner that students are qualified to enter the field of information technology with confidence and to render a valuable service to the industry in South Africa and elsewhere in the world. The curriculum was designed after planning sessions…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/computer-statistical-and-mathematical-sciences/qualifications
Qualifications
Undergraduate study: 3year BSc (Baccalaureus Scientiae) The study period of a BSc Natural Science degree is 3 years full time. We offer comprehensive market related degrees, which combines the subjects Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics. Each curriculum is compiled according to our stringent quality standards to…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/computer-statistical-and-mathematical-sciences/careers-computer-statistical-and-mathematical
Careers in Computer, Statistical and Mathematical Sciences
Exciting careers, especially on successful completion of postgraduate study awaits in a variety of institutions such as the: CSIR, NECSA, MINTEK, ESKOM, SASOL, Mittal Steel SA, SABS, DENEL, AECI, MNT and numerous industries and other organisations. There is a large demand for well-qualified teachers in Physical Science, Information Studies and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/bmi
BMI Home
The NWU Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics® is a leading tertiary risk training and research group for the financial services industry. It boasts: an extensive corporate client footprint in the financial services industry in Africa; collaborative relationships with clients involving a spectrum of industry…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/actuarial-science
Actuarial Science
The future is uncertain. Some events that may occur might be undesired. Risk is the possibility that something undesired will happen. Actuaries are experts in: • The evaluation of the probability of future events; • The design of creative ways to reduce the probability of undesired events; and • The reduction of the impact of undesired…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/quantitative-risk-management
Quantitative Risk Management
The importance of risk management at the highest levels of organisations is increasingly acknowledged these days, known in its broadest sense as Enterprise-wide Risk Management (ERM). The most important risk types are market, credit and operational risk. Market risk is the risk that changes in the financial market prices and rates will reduce…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/financial-mathematics
Financial Mathematics
Financial Mathematics is a flourishing area of modern science. Its numerous applications have become vital to the day to day functioning of the world’s financial institutions. As a consequence, a solid command of the principles and techniques of financial engineering is essential for a responsible approach to the trading, asset management…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/data-mining
Business Analytics
Business Analytics is a fast developing field with applications covering a wide range of industries. The field is ideally suited for those students who have an aptitude for mathematics and a keen interest in computer programming. Currently numerous job opportunities exist in various industry sectors, e.g. financial, industrial, communications,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-business-mathematics-and-informatics/careers
Careers
Professional qualifications • FASSA - Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa • FIA - Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries • PRM - Professional Risk Manager • CERA - Certified Enterprise Risk Actuary Actuarial Science If you specialise in Actuarial Science, typical jobs in the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/tourism