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Economic Sciences with Information Systems
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Information Systems involves analysing and organising business information through the application of technology. This field blends core concepts from management, operations, and information systems theory with computer science and engineering methods to effectively manage an organisation's data. With our BCom in Information Systems, you'll dive…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Introduction to Computers and Programming Introduction to Programming Object-oriented Programming Computer Organisation and Architecture Systems Analysis Introduction to Networks Electronic Business Introduction to Databases Systems Design Web Programming Project Management for Information Systems…, Degree options, BCom in Information Systems Degree Duration: 3 years, full time Offered at the Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculuim code: 5GVH01 BCom in Information Systems - Extended Programme Degree Duration: 4 years, full time Offered at Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculuim code: 5XVH01 , Admission requirements, BCom in Information Systems APS: 24 Mathematics: Level 4 (50%) English: Level 4(50%) BCom in Information Systems - Extended Programme APS: 21 Mathematics: Level 3 (40%) or Mathematics Literacy: Level 4 (50%) English: Level 3 (40%) , Career opportunities , Business Analyst ERP Specialist Web Content Manager Project Manager Database Analyst Database Administrator Application Developer IS Security Manager E-Business Manager Application Analyst Data Analyst Information systems manager IT consultant IT technical support officer IS/IT Auditor Systems Analyst , Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Information Systems include: BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD These postgraduate degrees are offered at Mahikeng [M] [/accordion], , Yearbookhttp://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-young-guns-edge-maties-thrilling-varsity-cup-clash
NWU Young Guns edge Maties in thrilling Varsity Cup clash
The North-West University (NWU) Young Guns put on a strong show in their Varsity Cup Young Guns clash against Stellenbosch University (Maties) on Monday 10 March, securing a hard-fought 33-31 victory to climb to the top of Group A. Both teams were level on nine points going into the game, setting the stage for a crucial encounter. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/botswana-minister-obtains-his-phd-nwu-business-school
Botswana minister obtains his PhD from the NWU Business School
We wish to extend huge congratulations to the Minister of Land and Water Affairs of the Republic of Botswana, Dr Kefentse C Mzwinila, for graduating with a PhD degree from the NWU Business School on 25 May 2022. …http://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://news.nwu.ac.za/basic-education-system-pivotal-realisation-free-higher-education
Basic education system pivotal to realisation of free higher education
A much welcome result of the #FeesMustFall movement is that over the next three years, the South African government spending framework has made provision for the allocation of R57 billion towards fee-free higher education and training. However – according to Prof Ilyayambwa Mwanawina, associate professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s)…http://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://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-welcomes-extraordinary-appointments
NWU Business School welcomes extraordinary appointments
The North-West University (NWU) Business School is proud to announce the extraordinary appointments of Dr Yuanyuan (Gina) Cui and Dr Patrick van Esch, both from the E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration at the Coastal Carolina University. Their appointments bring exceptional expertise, research leadership and global academic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-explores-mathematics-role-modern-theory
Inaugural lecture explores mathematics' role in modern theory
Prof Thekiso Seretlo, a mathematics professor at the North-West University (NWU), delivered a captivating inaugural lecture on 13 March 2024, at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus. The lecture, titled "The role of finite simple groups in Clifford-Fischer Theory: group generations, codes and designs", shed light on the significance of finite simple…http://news.nwu.ac.za/understanding-impact-family-structure-street-children
Understanding the impact of family structure on street children
A recent study conducted by Dr Karabo Mohapanele, a PhD graduate in sociology from the North-West University (NWU), sheds light on the crucial role of families in influencing children's behaviour and shaping their lives, and on how family dynamics and structure play a significant role in the emergence of street children in North West. Sadly,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/technology-transfer-and-innovation-support-office-leads-way-empowering-innovation
Technology Transfer and Innovation Support Office leads the way in empowering innovation
by Vukosi Mathale The North-West University (NWU) has taken significant steps to foster innovation and bring research breakthroughs to the market. Central to this effort is the Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) Office. The role of TTIS is to help researchers translate their academic research into practical solutions that have…http://news.nwu.ac.za/education-expert-weighs-north-west-departments-mother-tongue-education-pilot
Education expert weighs in on North West Department’s mother-tongue education pilot
Mother-tongue education for North West Province school learners is set to be expanded through a pilot project in January 2025. The expert view of Dr Judicial Sebatana of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education is that the provincial government’s plans are a critical step forward for mother-tongue learning. However, some…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/natural-and-agricultural-sciences/registration-closed-selected-programmes
REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR SELECTED PROGRAMMES
Registrations closed for selected programmes The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences has had to regrettably close registrations for the following programmes for year level 1 for the 2022 academic year: BSc in Indigenous Knowledge Systems Diploma in Animal Health Diploma in Animal Science …http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/alinka-mostert
Alinka Mostert
As a lecturer of fourth year accounting students I have extensive knowledge about international financial reporting. I am currently doing research on heritage assets in the public sector and my expertise extends to financial reporting by government.http://news.nwu.ac.za/popes-visit-africa-positions-religion-centre-peace-and-diplomacy
Pope’s visit to Africa positions religion at centre of peace and diplomacy
Thabang Motswaledi The ongoing African tour by Pope Leo XIV has drawn global attention, positioning the continent as a key player in international relationships and peacebuilding efforts at a time when several regions continue to face conflict, governance pressures and social divisions. The Pope is on a 10-day,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/nomali-ziphorah-ngobese
Nomali Ziphorah Ngobese
Dr Nomali Z. Ngobese is a plant physiologist who specializes in agronomy, focusing on the production of food crops and underutilised plants. Ngobese's research is on optimising the cultivation of popular crops, like potatoes, in the face of climate change, and it emphasises the potential of underutilized crops in building resilient food systems to…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/accounting-sciences/financial-accountancy
Financial Accountancy
Finacial Accountancy Financial Accountancy [accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Enhance your career in finance with our Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Financial Accountancy, which is accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) for the AGA(SA) designation and the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). This professionally accredited programme is designed to equip students…, Core subjects, Subjects include, but are not limited to: Financial Accounting Taxation Auditing and Corporate Governance Management Accounting Financial Management Business Sciences, Degree options , BCom in Financial Accountancy Degree Duration: 3 years, full time Offered on the Potchefstroom [P], Vanderbijlpark [V] & Mahikeng [M] campuses Curriculum code: 5DBH01 BCom in Financial Accountancy - Extended programme Degree Duration: 4 years, full time Offered on the Vanderbijlpark [V] & Mahikeng [M] campuses Curriculum code: 5XBH01 , Admission requirements, BCom in Financial Accountancy APS: 28 Mathematics: Level 4 (50% or more) Afrikaans/ English Level 4 (50% or more) BCom Financial Accountancy - Extended programme APS: 24 Mathematics: Level 3 (40% ore more ) OR Mathematics Literacy: Level 7 (80% or more) English Level 4 (50% or more), Professional bodies, South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) The BCom Financial Accountancy degree is accredited by SAICA, which enables students to register as an AGA(SA) after completion of a SAICA-accredited training contract. For more information, visit the SAICA website SAICA Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) The BCom…, Career opportunities, Professional accountant Internal auditor Cost and management accountant Financial manager Tax practitioner Lecturer, Post-graduate studies, Post-graduate studies in Financial Accountancy include: BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD Download our Honours and PGDA brochure here [/accordion] Yearbookhttp://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-excellence-medicine-prof-binu-luke-receives-prestigious-sama-award
Celebrating excellence in medicine: Prof Binu Luke receives prestigious SAMA award
Prof Binu Luke is a distinguished health expert and extraordinary associate professor at AUTHeR in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU). In February 2024, the South African Medical Association (SAMA) gave due recognition for his exceptional contributions by nominating him for the prestigious Extraordinary Service to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/robofest-2017-nwu-vaal-takes-robotics-beyond-science-class
Robofest 2017: NWU Vaal takes robotics beyond science class
If the excitement of the South African rendition of Robofest 2017 was anything to go by, then the stage is set for a stellar international championship in June. On Saturday, 4 March 2017, the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal) hosted the South African National Robofest 2017 Championship in collaboration with Trophy…http://news.nwu.ac.za/youngsters-compete-robofest-international
Youngsters off to compete at Robofest International
If the excitement of the recent rendition of the Robofest SA 2017 was anything to go by, then the stage is set for a stellar international championship in June. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark hosted the national Robofest competition in March of this year in collaboration with Trophy Robotics. As the event served…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bridging-mathematical-gap-2018-%25E2%2580%2593-taking-sting-out-mathematics