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SHORT COURSES
Short Courses, SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME, TELIT-SA offers short learning programme (SLP) with the aim of growing individuals towards the advancing era of technology innovation and integration., Management, Short Learning Programme on Digital Transformation in Management of SMME’s Want to know more about the SLP and modules? Click on each image below to explore more. SLP × SLP Digital Transformation in MAnagement of SMME's This short learning programme of Digital Transformation in Management of SMME’s is developed to assist managers and start-up…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa/calendar
CALENDAR
CALENDAR, YEARLY PLANNER, 2023 workshops: The yearly planner is an estimation of what is to come in 2023. TELIT-SA will host workshops around the year for all members. Workshops will be on topics such as: Ethics Starting to write proposal Q&A Writing retreat Technical things TELIT-SA 2023-year planner: Journey MapDr. Jonathan Calof is a renowned expert in intelligence and foresight, specializing in their application to innovation. He serves as the UNESCO co-chair on anticipatory systems for innovation and venture creation. As a full professor at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, he combines research and consulting to assist…
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Jonathan Calof
Dr. Jonathan Calof is a renowned expert in intelligence and foresight, specializing in their application to innovation. He serves as the UNESCO co-chair on anticipatory systems for innovation and venture creation. As a full professor at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, he combines research and consulting to assist…Dr. Clive Coetzee is an extraordinary research scientist at the TRADE Research Unit and the School of Economic Sciences of the North-West University in South Africa since 2017. In 2021, he was appointed as a senior lecturer at the Department of Economics of the Faculty of Military Science, University of Stellenbosch at the Military Academy in…
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Clive Coetzee
Dr. Clive Coetzee is an extraordinary research scientist at the TRADE Research Unit and the School of Economic Sciences of the North-West University in South Africa since 2017. In 2021, he was appointed as a senior lecturer at the Department of Economics of the Faculty of Military Science, University of Stellenbosch at the Military Academy in…Professor Ludo Cuyvers is Emeritus Professor and Director of the Centre for ASEAN Studies at the University of Antwerp, Belgium. He is also extra-ordinary professor at the North-West University, South Africa, and associate research fellow of the United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS), Bruges,…
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Ludo Cuyvers
Professor Ludo Cuyvers is Emeritus Professor and Director of the Centre for ASEAN Studies at the University of Antwerp, Belgium. He is also extra-ordinary professor at the North-West University, South Africa, and associate research fellow of the United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS), Bruges,…Dr Marie-Luce Kuhn is a Director and Competitive Intelligence Analyst with IBIS Business and Information Services ( www.ibis.co.za ) founded in 1997, and has a distinguished career in competitive intelligence, international trade (exports) and knowledge management. Dr. Kuhn is a renowned expert in the field of competitive intelligence and has…
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Marie-Luce Kuhn
Dr Marie-Luce Kuhn is a Director and Competitive Intelligence Analyst with IBIS Business and Information Services ( www.ibis.co.za ) founded in 1997, and has a distinguished career in competitive intelligence, international trade (exports) and knowledge management. Dr. Kuhn is a renowned expert in the field of competitive intelligence and has…Professor Riaan Rossouw is an accomplished economist with over 19 years of experience in academia, business, and public policy making. He is affiliated with various institutions, including FTI Consulting in South Africa, AEXI in the Netherlands and Germany, and the North-West University in South Africa where he holds the position of an…
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Riaan Rossouw
Professor Riaan Rossouw is an accomplished economist with over 19 years of experience in academia, business, and public policy making. He is affiliated with various institutions, including FTI Consulting in South Africa, AEXI in the Netherlands and Germany, and the North-West University in South Africa where he holds the position of an…Professor Petrus (Peet) Strydom is an extraordinary professor in the TRADE (Trade and Development) Research Entity of the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). Professor Strydom holds a DCom from the North-West University and a PhD from the VU University in Amsterdam. Previously he held professorships at the University of South Africa,…
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Petrus DF Strydom
Professor Petrus (Peet) Strydom is an extraordinary professor in the TRADE (Trade and Development) Research Entity of the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). Professor Strydom holds a DCom from the North-West University and a PhD from the VU University in Amsterdam. Previously he held professorships at the University of South Africa,…Professor Tafirenyika Sunde is an academic with extensive experience in economics and research. He is an Extraordinary Associate Professor in Trade and Development at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University. Dr Tafirenyika Sunde is also an Associate Professor at the Namibia…
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Tafirenyika Sunde
Professor Tafirenyika Sunde is an academic with extensive experience in economics and research. He is an Extraordinary Associate Professor in Trade and Development at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University. Dr Tafirenyika Sunde is also an Associate Professor at the Namibia…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa/executive-committee
Executive Committee
Executive Committee, EXCO MEMBERS, Prof Liandi van den Berg Prof Martin Chanza Mr Koos De Villiers Dr Gordon Matthew Dr Deborah Mokgojwa Prof Clarise Mostert Dr Kelebogile Paadi Dr Veruschka Pelser-Carstens, EXTRA-ORDINARY PROFESSORS, Prof Terrence Kommal × Prof Terrence Kommal Prof Terrence Kommal Member: Extraordinary professor of practice About: Dr Terrence Kommal is a medical doctor with a range of interests. He strikes a keen balance between the medical world and the business world seeing medicine as a ‘calling’ and business as a ‘passion.’ His medical training ranges from…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SSIRC/CFA
Call for abstracts
Abstracts, Call for abstracts, You are invited to submit an abstract(s) with a maximum of two abstracts per author for the Social Sciences International Research Conference 2023. The abstract needs to fall within one of the conference sub-themes and submissions may not have been published or submitted for publication elsewhere., Process:, Abstract submission closes 1 March 2023. Submitted abstracts will go through a peer review process and authors will be notified of the abstract outcome by 20 March. Authors can submit full papers once the abstract is accepted. Please adhere to the full paper’s final submission date of 1 May 2023. Full papers will go through a double-blind peer…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SSIRC/CFP
Call for papers
Papers , Call for papers, Closing date for delegates to submit an abstract is on 1 March 2022 and for full-papers final submission (after abstract was accepted) on 29 April 2022.http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SSIRC/Sponsors
Sponsorship
Sponsors, Sponsorship, We are inviting sponsorship from academia, businesses, and leading players in the field of Social Sciences. Various levels of sponsorship are available. We are open to other suggestions from sponsors as well. You are invited to be part of this exciting event and actively contribute to the success of SSIRC 2025 Contact for sponsorships: Ephrem…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SSIRC/Contactus
Contact us
Contact us, Please get in touch!, For general enquiries, such as submissions, acceptance letters and registrations Suné Horn, Conference Administrator Email: ssirccon@gmail.com For Payments/Invoicing: Ms Lourencia Augustinho, Financial Administrator Email: lourencia.augustinho@nwu.ac.za For Review Process/Editorial Process/Proceedings: Prof Ephrem (EH) Redda Email: Ephrem.…, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – SSIRC, [accordion collapsed], Question: Is the SSIRC conference DHET-accredited?, Answer : The SSIRC conference (and its predecessor, ICSS) has been in existence since 2016. All previous conference proceedings have been accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The conference consistently adheres to DHET subsidy requirements, including the double-blind peer review process and all other stipulated…, Question: Is the SSIRC conference linked to accredited journals?, Answer : Currently, there are no journals linked to the SSIRC conference. The conference publishes conference proceedings only., Question: What are the publication outlets/formats for the SSIRC proceedings?, Answer : The SSIRC proceedings are currently published through two possible outlets: SSIRC Website – SSIRC Proceedings published on the SSIRC website hosted by the North-West University (NWU) Springer Nature – SSIRC Proceedings published by Springer Nature, NB: A paper may be published only in one outlet/format – no double dipping., Question: What types of submissions can I make?, Answer : The SSIRC accepts two types of submissions: Full Paper (Competitive Paper): Eligible for publication in the conference proceedings. Abstract (Work-in-Progress): 350–500 words, accepted for presentation purposes only, not eligible for publication in the conference proceedings., Question: What are the templates and publication agreements for these two outlets?, Template for the full paper Publishing Agreement Template for the full paper – Springer Nature Licence To Publish (LTP) Publication agreements or Licence to Publish will be issued only upon acceptance of a paper for publication. The signed agreement must be returned along with the final language-edited version of the paper and proof or a…, Question: What should the length of the paper/word count be?, Answer: The manuscript should not exceed 15 pages (prepared using the right template), including the reference list. [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SSIRC/Programme
Programme
Conference programme , Preliminary conference program, Please take note that this is a preliminary program and is subject to change once final registrations have been received. Download programme , Thursday, 6 November 2025, 8:30-9:30 Registration Conference Hall 1 9:30-9:45 Prof. Ephrem Redda and Prof. Crizelle Els Welcome and opening of the 10th SSIRC Conference Hall 1 9:45-10:30 Prof. Babs Surujlal and Prof. Herman van der Merwe SSIRC: Celebrating a decade of impact and a future of possibilities Conference Hall 1 10:30-11:00 Refreshment break 11:00-12:00 Prof.…, Friday, 7 November 2025, 8:30-10:00 TRACK SESSIONS – Session 3 TRACK Business Management – Session 3 Session chair : TBC Olusegun Adesile (P) Analyzing the short-term dynamics between consumer spending, formal and informal SMEs, and employment growth in South Africa: A bound testing approach. Angel Khululiwe Shabangu (P) ; & Moses Jametane Matsheke Hustling in the…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive/seminar/ideageneration
Uncover business ideas
Banner If you want to be an entrepreneur, have your own business, create employment and flourish - this workshop is for YOU. For some people, it is second nature to generate ideas, but for others, the thought of idea generation comes close to the feeling of fingernails on a chalkboard. This workshop uses design thinking principles to illustrate…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/postgraduate-studies
Postgraduate Studies
SCHOOL FIELD OF STUDY DESCRIPTION OF THE DEGREE CAMPUSES RESEARCH UNIT Accounting Sciences MCom Management Accountancy (Lectured) 5DJ P01 E802 P Credit Value is 180 Master’s degree: For acceptance into the masters’ program, the applicant must already be in possession of a relevant and supporting BCom Hons or equivalent degree with an average of 60…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/accprep
Accounting Preparatory 101 Programme 2025
Register [accordion], The purpose of the programme:, This programme is designed to ensure that all first-year students, regardless of their prior experience, are brought to a consistent level of understanding in accounting. It aims to provide a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of accounting. Additionally, it focuses on reinforcing challenging accounting concepts covered at the school…, Relevant for , All students registered for: ACCC112 - Accounting: An introduction to financial reporting frameworks, and ACCF111 - Financial Accounting: Basic Concepts, Accounting Systems and Elementary Financial Reporting, What does the programme comprise of?, Three components: A – Introduction to accounting B – Back to basics summary C – Detailed insight into the accounting cycle It follows a hybrid approach of online and face-to-face learning with online assessment in the form of quizzes and a formal venue-based assessment., Time frame, 10 February – 25 March 2025, Why do you have to do it?, It counts 5% of the participation marks of ACCC112 or ACCF111, Is there any additional costs involved?, No, as it forms part of ACCC112 and ACCF111 modules. There is also no need to buy any additional textbooks as all course material will be provided., Where can you find more information?, There will be a designated efundi page for the programme that will become available after the first formal class of ACCF111 and ACCC112. Contact persons: Vanderbijlpark: Pieter Breeschoten Potchefstroom: Diana Da Silver Mahikeng: Eric Khesa [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive/edhe
EDHE Intervarsity
banner The Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) , a programme of Universities South Africa (USAf), hosts the 8th annual EDHE Absa Entrepreneurship InnoVarsity 2026, previously known as the EDHE Entrepreneurship InnoVarsity. USAf is the voice of 26 South African universities. This flagship competition is funded by the…, The EDHE Absa Entrepreneurship InnoVarsity 2026 is a platform designed to identify, recognise and showcase the top student entrepreneurs at South Africa’s 26 public universities. The primary objectives of the InnoVarsity are:, To identify the top student entrepreneurs at each university; To identify the top student businesses at each university; To encourage universities to support student businesses and entrepreneurs better. [/accordion] Masterclass - 28 April 2026 Application guidelines, Categories, The competition is designed with four distinct categories, providing opportunities for diverse groups of innovative students to participate and benefit. The competition invites studentpreneurs to submit their entries in one of the following categories: Category 1: Existing Business – Tech – Designed for businesses that primarily create and develop…, NWU EDHE Representative:, Annelie Steenkamp 016 910 4499http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/terms