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Entrepreneurship@NWU in the news
Entrepreneurship in the News NWU empowers future STEP facilitators | Sedibeng Ster NWDC News 24 April 2025 Side Hustle Master Class promotes entrepreneurship | news.nwu.ac.za Alumnus unpacks academic entrepreneurship | news.nwu.ac.zahttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/entrepreneurshipnwu/opportunities
Opportunities
Opportunities Small business developmenthttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/wasm-2026/sponsorship
Sponsorship
Sponsorship, Make your company seen and heard at the World Association for Sport Management Conference from 3 to 6 March 2025., Become a sponsor or exhibit your products., Click the button to access all information on sponsorship and exhibition options available. Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus To secure your sponsorship or exhibition space complete the Online Form , Benefits for Sponsors, High-Impact Brand Visibility: Showcase your brand to a global audience of sport management professionals, academics, and decision-makers. Targeted Networking Opportunities: Connect with over 350 delegates from South Africa and worldwide, including policymakers, researchers, and industry innovators. Thought Leadership Positioning: Align your…, Be seen. Be heard. Be part of the movement redefining sport management.http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/wasm-2026/programme
Programme
Programme at a glance, 3 March 2026 09:00 – 16:00 PhD Seminar 10:00 – 16:00 WASM Board Meeting 15:00 – 17:00 Registration 16:00 – 17:00 NCG Stadium & Museum Tour 17:00 – 19:30 Welcome Reception 4 March 2026 08:00 – 09:00 Registration & Exhibition Open 09:00 – 09:45 Official Opening 09:45 – 10:30 Keynote 1 10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break 11:00 – 12:00 Plenary…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/wasm-2026/special-issue
SPECIAL ISSUE
Special Issue, SPECIAL ISSUE, Special Issue in the Journal of Global Sport Management Global Challenges in Sport: Digitalization, Sustainability and Inclusiveness Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026 Background: The integration of digital technologies into everyday activities has profoundly influenced sports. The rise of digital platforms, data analytics, and advanced…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/navorsing-die-skool-van-besigheidswetenskappe
Navorsing in die Skool van Besigheidswetenskappe
Navorsingsuitsette 2024, Die akademiese personeel van die Skool vir Bestuurswetenskappe het in 2024 altesaam 49 joernaalartikels gepubliseer. L ys van publikasies , SAIMS Konferensie 2025, Die Skool vir Bestuurswetenskappe reël die SAIMS - (South African Institute of Management Scientists) konferensie in 2025. Conference call Organising team SAIMS Official Websitehttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/hybridhonours
BCom Honours Degree in Business Statistics and Operations Research - Hybrid
[accordion collapsed], Why Choose Our Hybrid Honours Programmes?, Attend classes online or on campus — tailor your studies to fit your lifestyle. Master advanced statistical modelling, optimisation, and data analysis for high-demand careers. Learn from leading academics with real-world experience. Work on real-world projects and contribute to cutting-edge research., Who Should Apply?, BCom graduates with a major in Statistics, Operations Research, or related fields. Professionals looking to upskill while working. Aspiring data scientists, analysts, statisticians, and operations researchers., Programme Details, Applications close: 30 September 2025 Mode of delivery: Hybrid (online & on-campus, Mahikeng) Duration: 1 year full-time, Apply Now, Ready to elevate your career? 🔗 Apply today 📞 Contact us: 018 389 2805, Your Future Starts Here, Don’t just crunch numbers — learn to transform data into impactful decisions with NWU’s BCom Honours in Business Statistics and Operations Research. [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SEW
Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW)
SEW banner, Student Entrepreneurship Programme 2025, Join us for an epic week of entrepreneurship, innovation and inspiration. From start-up vibes to millionaire moves – we’ve got it all!, Headliner Talks: Millionaire Mindsets & Resilient Success, Hear from two dynamic speakers:, Albert van Wyk - How I Became a Millionaire at 22 Albert van Wyk shares his journey of breaking financial barriers at a young age. In this talk, he reveals the mindset shifts, strategies, and practical steps that helped him build wealth before most of us even graduate. Students will walk away inspired and equipped with tools to start shaping their…, What’s Happening?, Campus-wide events by Enactus & SWEEP. Inspiring talks, hands-on hustle, and networking,with changemakers to grow your ideas. Prizes up for grabs – for the bold, the creative, the unstoppable., Don’t just watch others win. Build YOUR story., , Enactus, Enactus is more than just a student society — it’s a movement of young changemakers who use business and innovation to tackle real-world challenges. At NWU, Enactus creates a platform for students to lead projects, develop entrepreneurial skills, and make a tangible impact in communities. The registration period has ended. If you still wish to…, Vanderbijlpark Campus, Entrepreneurship Unscripted A bold collaboration between Enactus and the Debate Society. Forget filters, forget the rules – join an open conversation on what entrepreneurship really means. Share your story, challenge ideas, and gain fresh perspectives. Date : Monday, 29 September 2025 Time : TBC Venue : TBC Champion for the event: Miss Hlulani…, Potchefstroom & Mahikeng campus, No local event, but students can connect with Enactus via their campus co-faculty advisors: Potchefstroom - Dr Lerato Mdaka Mahikeng - Mr Njabulo Xulu, SWEEP Event , Contact Bernice Richardson for more info. DHET UCDP EDHE Universities South AfricaDr Vikas Sharma holds an MBA in Finance and a PhD in Management, specializing in accounting, finance, and organizational studies. His doctoral research on consumer behavior in the life insurance industry strengthened his expertise in financial decision-making and governance. With more than 17 years of academic and administrative experience, he…
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Vikas Sharma
Dr Vikas Sharma holds an MBA in Finance and a PhD in Management, specializing in accounting, finance, and organizational studies. His doctoral research on consumer behavior in the life insurance industry strengthened his expertise in financial decision-making and governance. With more than 17 years of academic and administrative experience, he…Prof Ajay Jivan currently serves as the Head of Research and Assurance at the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP), where he leads the thought leadership, strategic alliances, and quality assurance of the HR professional body. He played a pivotal role in co-facilitating and co-authoring the revised National HRM Standards, launched as…
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