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Economic Sciences with International Trade
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Our BCom in Economic Sciences, specialising in International Trade, offers specialist knowledge of the international trade environment and a comprehensive understanding of the export process and logistics through modern applications. Develop skills in analysing trade databases, identifying export opportunities, and estimating economic models to…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Trade relations Trade practice Cargo movement/logistics Trade analysis , Degree options, BCom Economics with International Trade Degree duration: 3 years, full time Offered at Potchefstroom [P] & Vanderbijlpark [V] campuses Curriculuim code: 5FKH01 BCom Economics with International Trade - Extended Programme Degree duration: 4 years, full time Offered at the Vanderbijlpark [V] ccampus Curriculuim code: 5XKH01 , Admission requirements, BCom Economics with International Trade APS: 26 Mathematics: Level 4 (50% or more) English: Level 4 (50% or more), BCom Economics with International Trade - Extended Programme, APS: 24 Mathematics: Level 3 (40% or more)/ Maths literacy Level 6 (70% or more) English: Level 3 (40% or more) , Career opportunities , Economist Economic or international trade consultants Any position within the import and export process (e.g. logistics or procurement for retailers such as Shoprite Checkers or Pick n Pay) Government departments such as the Department of Trade and Industry, National Treasury as well as the South African Reserve Bank Positions in banks, financing…, 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/es/riskmanagement
Economic Sciences with Risk Management
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Risk managers play a critical role in identifying, measuring, and managing exposure to financial and non-financial risks using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Understanding financial market regulations and operations enables risk managers to minimise losses and stabilise cash flows. Our BCom in Economic Sciences, specialising in…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Financial Risk Management Investment Management Bank Risk Management Derivative Instruments , Degree options, BCom Economics with Risk Management Degree duration: 3 years, full time Offered on the Potchefstroom [P] & Vanderbijlpark [V] campuses Curriculuim code: 5FKH05 BCom Economics with Risk Management - Extended programme Degree duration: 4 years, full time Offered on the Vanderbijlpark [v] campus Curricluim code: 5XKH05 , Admission requirements, BCom Economics with Risk Management APS: 26 Mathematics: Levels 4 (50% and more) English: Level 4 (50% and more) BCom Economics with Risk Management - Extended programme APS: 24 Mathematics: Levels 3 (40%) or Mathematics Literacy: Level 6 (70% and more) English: Level 3 (40% and more) , Career opportunities , Bank management Financial risk management Corporative and city treasurer Funds- and asset management SAFEX trade Money-, capital- and stock market Economic advice , Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD These postgraduate degrees are offered at Potchefstroom [P] Vanderbijlpark [V] [/accordion] Yearbookhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/es/transporteconomics
Business Operations with Transport Economics
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Transport Economics is essential for understanding the physical movement of freight and passengers from origin to destination, ensuring they arrive in the right place, in the desired condition, and at the expected time. These activities are vital to the functioning of any economy. With our BCom in Business Operations specialising in Transport…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Introduction to Logistics Logistics Strategies and Customer Service Logistics Business Systems Transportation Planning International Logistics, Degree options, BCom Transport Economics Degree duration: 3 years, full time Offered at Mahikeng [M] and Vanderbijlpark [V] campuses Curriculum code: 5FJH02 BCom Transport Economics - Extended Programme Degree duration: 4 years, full time Offered at the Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculum code: 5XJH02 , Admission requirements, BCom in Business Operations with Transport Management APS: 24 Mathematics: Level 4 (50% and more) English: Level 4 (50% and more) BCom in Business Operations with Transport Management - 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 , Logistics management Supply chain manager Logistics manager Freight forwarder Warehousing Stock control Public transport planner/scheduler/modeller Traffic and travel impact assessor National government, provincial, district and local municipality , 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/tourism-research-economic-environs-and-society-trees/projects-progress
Projects in progress
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The Optentia Behavioural Risk Work Research Programme
Our research forms part of the NWU Optentia Behavioural Risk Work research programme. More information on this programme can be found at https://optentia.co.za or via Prof. Hermien Zaaiman at hermien.zaaiman@nwu.ac.za. hermien.zaaiman@nwu.ac.za ,http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/uarm/events
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 . 2025 May 23: UARM Graduation - Class of 2024. The UARM MCom programme delivered nine graduates in the Class of 2024, indicated with a G in…, , Click and drag to resize Click and drag to resize 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). …http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/uarm/applications
Applications
MCom in Applied Risk Management (MARM), Applications for 2027 open on 1 June 2026 and will close on 30 September 2026 The selection process will be completed by 31 October 2026 Difference between the two MCom Risk programmes presented at the Vanderbijlpark Campus Programme Overview Modules and Learning Outcomes Application Process and Checklist Selection Process Agreement Programme…, For more information please contact, Prof Neels Erasmus E-Mail: uarm@nwu.ac.za / NeelsErasmus@outlook.com Mobile: +27 (0)82 571 1197http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/hrm
Human Resources Management
[accordion], Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management is the process of hiring and developing employees to transform them into valuable assets for the organisation. Happy, satisfied employees drive business growth. Complementing this, labour relations specialise in the relationship between a company's management and its workforce, requiring a thorough understanding of labour…, Core subjects, Introduction to HRM Training and Development Performance Management and Rewards Introduction to Workplace Relations Diversity Management Workgroup Dynamics Theory and Practice of Labour Relations Management of Labour Relations Conflict Resolution, Degree options, Bachelor of Administration ( BAdmin) in Human Resource Management Degree duration: 3 years, full-time Offered on the Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculum code: 5FDH01 Bachelor of Administration ( BAdmin) in Human Resource Management - Extended programme Degree duration: 4 years, full-time Offered on the Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculum code:…, Admission requirements, Bachelor of Administration ( BAdmin) in Human Resource Management APS: 23 Mathematics: Level 3 (40%) or Mathematics Literacy: Level 4 (50%) English: Level 4 (50% and more) Bachelor of Administration ( BAdmin) in Human Resource Management - Extended programme APS: 21 Mathematics: Level 3 (40%) or Mathematics Literacy: Level 4 (50%) English:…, Professional bodies , South African Board For People Practices For more information, visit their website: http://sabpp.co.za/ Institute of People Management: For more information, visit their website: http://www.ipm.co.za/ , Career opportunities , Training and development Recruitment and assessment Safety and risk assessment Management and leadership Human resource management Arbitration and mediation Labour dispute resolution, Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies include Bachelor of Administration Honours in Human Resource Management Bachelor of Arts Honours in Human Resource Management Master of Administration in Human Resource Management Master of Commerce in Human Resource Management Master of Arts in Human Resource Management Doctor of Philosophy in Economic and Management…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/uarm/stakeholders
Stakeholder Comments
Previous Students and other Stakeholder Comments, 2025 April: Alexandra Russel , VP Sustainability (Acting), Sasol: "I think that the approach of having research findings integrated with primary data collection methods (interviews, surveys) is superb … The course, as it is, is definitely geared towards solving real problems and helps prepare a diverse array of students for corporate life." …http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/business-management
Business Management
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, This qualification equips students with essential skills in strategic management, project management, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. The BCom in Management Sciences with Business Management prepares graduates to effectively lead and manage organisations, blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills to solve complex business…, Core subjects, Strategic Management Marketing Management Project Management Labour Relations Supply Chain Management Business Ethics Financial Management Entrepreneurship, Degree options, Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) in Management Sciences with Business Management Full-time programme, three (3) years Presented on the Mahikeng Campus, Potchefstroom Campus and Vanderbijlpark Campus Qualification code: 5FPH02 Extended programme: BCom in Management Sciences with Business Management Full-time programme, four (4) years Presented on…, Admission requirements, Full-time programme: BCom in Management Sciences with Business Management APS of 24. Mathematics level 3 (40% or higher). Afrikaans or English level 4 (50% or higher). Extended programme: BCom in Management Sciences with Business Management APS of 20. Mathematics level 3 (40% or higher) / Maths Literacy level 4 (50% or higher). English level 3 (40…, Career opportunities, Operations manager Financial Manager Project manager Supply chain manager Entrepreneur, Postgraduate study options, Students with this degree will be considered for honours in Business Management which can articulate to a masters and doctorate degree in Business Management., Talk to us, If you need more information about this programme, please contact the Business Management Programme Managers. KK Dr Kezell Klinck (Any enquiries about the full time and extended programmes presented on the Mahikeng Campus) CM Prof Clarise Mostert (Any enquiries about the full time programme presented on the Potchefstroom Campus) RK Prof Rita…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/sport_Management
Sport Business Management
[accordion], Overview, This qualification offers exposure to numerous opportunities within the sport business, private, and public sectors, effectively preparing students for careers in various sport-related roles. Through this degree, students will gain the knowledge, tools, and practical experience needed to excel in sport and business management, positioning them as…, Core subjects, Sport Development Strategic Sport Business Management Sport Marketing Managing High Performance Sport Sport Industry Governance Brand Management Project management Strategic management, Degree options, Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) in Management Sciences with Sport Business Management Full-time programme: Three (3) years Offered on the Vanderbijlpark [V] Campus Qualification code: 5FPH07, Admission requirements, BCom in Management Sciences with Sport Business Management APS of 24 Mathematics level 3 (40% or more) or Mathematical Literacy level 6 (70% or more) Afrikaans or English level 4 (50% or more), Postgraduate study options, Students with this degree will be considered for the BCom honours in Business Management, which can articulate to a master's and doctorate degree in Business Management., Career opportunities, Sport business managers, administrators Tertiary institutions Sport bureau managers Provincial sport development officers and managers High-performance institution managers Provincial sport administrators Local sport club and community centre managers National sport federation managers Sport franchise owners and managers, Talk to us, If you need more information about this programme, please contact the Programme Managers. Dr Anita Lennox (Any enquiries about this programme) Prof Rita Klonaridis (Any enquiries about this programme in general in her capacity as Inter Campus Programme Leader) Prof Re-an Müller (Any enquiries about this programme to the Deputy Director on the…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/tourism_management
Welcome to School of Tourism Management
The significant growth of the tourism industry over the last few years opens up various opportunities for employment. Tourism managers and marketers are not only ambassadors of South Africa, but also facilitate growth through product development, management and marketing. This School will therefore prepare you for a dynamic industry where you…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/accounting
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 PhDhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trees
Research in Economics, Environs and Society: TREES
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About us
About us The Centre was initially supported by NUFFIC (Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education) and initiated in 2011, We offer the following programmes:, The Enterprising Women Programme is an 8 Month business support programme aimed at new / early-stage businesses. The Incubation Programme contributes towards the development of an entrepreneurial culture and increased entrepreneurial activity amongst North West University students, staff and the Vanderbijlpark community. This includes: Pre-…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/entrepreneurship
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Our mission is to ignite entrepreneurial potential, foster innovation, and support sustainable business development among students, staff and community members. We strive to create a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem that empowers individuals to transform ideas into impactful enterprises. Through tailored training, mentorship, and resources, we…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/programmes