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Research projects
Recently completed postgraduate projects of PhD students Botha, E. 2023. A consumer infant vaccination decision model in South Africa. Promotor: Prof. D. van der Merwe; co-promotors: Prof. R.J. Burnett and Prof. P. Bester. Dreyer, H. 2023. Towards an understanding of shades of green consumer behaviour in South Africa: A social-cognitive…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/consumer-sciences/con-well
CON-WELL
Research focus at Consumer Sciences: CON-WELL CON-WELL focuses on enhancing consumer interests and well-being in South Africa. The diversity of the South African consumer population and the functioning of these consumers in an emerging economy motivate research that aims to ensure their well-being with respect to products and services. We address…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/consumer-sciences/con-well
CON-WELL
Navorsingsfokus by Verbruikerswetenskappe: CON-WELL CON-WELL fokus op die bevordering van verbruikersbelange en welstand in Suid-Afrika. Die diversiteit van die Suid-Afrikaanse verbruikersbevolking en die funksionering van hierdie verbruikers in ’n opkomende ekonomie motiveer navorsing wat daarop gemik is om hulle welstand ten opsigte van…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/wto
World Trade Organization
TRADE WTO [accordion], WTO Chairs Programme, The WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) https://wtochairs.org/ aims to enhance people’s knowledge and understanding of the multilateral trading system by awarding research Chairs to selected universities and/or research institutions in developing and least-developed countries. In 2014, Prof Wilma Viviers, then the director of TRADE (Trade and Development)…, Curriculum development, Through the WCP, the WTO aims to support the development and delivery of courses covering trade policy and other WTO-relevant topics in academic institutions. The School of Economics at the NWU offers several undergraduate and post graduate degrees related to International Trade and Economics. For more information see: https://commerce.nwu.ac.za…, Research, Through the WCP, the WTO aims to promote high-level research on trade-related topics, with particular emphasis on improving the trade policy and trade facilitation environments in developing countries, while also building greater capacity within research entities. Among the strategies that TRADE is employing to fulfil its research mandate under…, Outreach, Through the WCP’s outreach component, the WTO aims to disseminate research findings and opinions within academic, government and business circles, as well as promote discussion and debate on trade rules and cooperation, and the link between trade and economic growth/development. TRADE uses a number of channels to ensure that various interest…, The annual the International Trade & TRADE-DSM® User Group Conference held in Potchefstroom on 12 March 2020. The conference was convened under the auspices of the North-West University’s TRADE research entity in collaboration with the university’s spin-out company, Trade Advisory, and the WTO Chairs Programme. [/accordion]https://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-global-people-practices-conference-champions-innovation-and-collaboration-hr
Inaugural Global People Practices Conference champions innovation and collaboration in HR
The School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) successfully hosted the first ever Global People Practices Conference (GPPC). This marked a significant step towards fostering critical discourse, academic collaboration and innovation in human resource management,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-engineering-students-get-creative
NWU engineering students get creative
The annual Beer and Cheese Day, hosted by the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of the North-West University (NWU), is more than just a social gathering – it is a way to ignite the students’ creativity and entrepreneurial spirits. During this project, fourth-year biotechnology students brew and blend their…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-finds-footing-pro-football-durban-city-fcs-conditioning-coach
NWU alumnus finds footing in pro football as Durban City FC’s conditioning coach
A former NWU Soccer Institute player, Michael Radebe has made the transition from the pitch to the training room, now serving as strength and conditioning coach at Durban City Football Club. The club was recently promoted to the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL). “Studying sport science at NWU laid a good foundation for my current role,”…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer/mcom/structure
MCom structure
[accordion], MCom and MSc programme structure, MCom Economics (5CG N01) ECON 871 - Dissertation (148 credits) The heart of the MCom programme is the dissertation. Under the supervision of a member of the TRADE team, you will be required to formulate and answer an appropriate research question. The approach taken typically involves conducting a thorough review of the South African and…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/extraordinary-appointment-test-page
Extraordinary appointment test page
Dr Marié-Luce Kühn Dr Marié-Luce Kühn, Dr Marié-Luce Kühn, Focus Area: Competitive intelligence Designation: Extraordinary research scientist 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…, Ms Ali Parry, Focus Area: International Trade Designation: Director: Trade Matters 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…, Prof Riaan Rossouw, Focus Area: Micro-economics Designation: Extraordinary associate professor: School of 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…, Prof Peet Strydom, Focus Area: Strategic research Designation: Extraordinary professor: School of Economics 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…, Prof Raymond Parsons, Focus Area: Special policy advice Designation: Professor: NWU School of Business and Governance Raymond Parsons is a professor at the North-West University School of Business and Governance 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…, Prof Ludo Cuyvers, Focus Area: International trade, export promotion, Asian economic development, globalisation. Designation: Extraordinary professor 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…, Prof Zerihun Gudeta Alemu, Focus Area: Agricultural economics, econometrics, applied time series, economic policy analysis Designation: Extraordinary Associate , Dr Clive Coetzee, Focus Area: 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…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/reports
Reports
UPCOMING EVENTS [accordion], Reports and policy briefs, TRADE team members are often asked by different organisations to write reports (sometimes in collaboration with other entities) on the current economic climate in the country or region, as well as export and investment opportunities for different industry sectors, with a view to informing policy and strategic business decisions. Among the reports…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/vision-and-mission
Vision and mission
UPCOMING EVENTS [accordion], Vision and mission, TRADE’s vision is: “to become an internationally acclaimed centre of excellence for research in the international trade and development arenas” while its mission is: “to be a respected authority and leading research entity in the fields of international trade and sustainable economic development, delivering well-rounded graduates, relevant, high-…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer/phd/apply-now
PhD apply now
[accordion], PhD apply now, The deadline for 2019 PhD programme applications is 31 October 2020 . Please follow the steps below in order to successfully complete your application: 1) Download and read the Postgraduate Application Guide 2) Familiarise yourself with the research interests and the staff of the TRADE research entity. 3) Complete an application form …https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/TRADE/PG_Studies