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Business Competitions
, Leopard’s Lair Student Business Competition, Leopard’s Lair is an annual business competition aimed at NWU students with innovative business ideas. Designed to inspire and support student entrepreneurship, the competition provides a launchpad for promising business ventures. Eligibility: Open to all NWU students, Leopard’s Lair encourages applications from those at any stage of business…, Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) Intervarsity, The EDHE Intervarsity is a national competition for student entrepreneurs, spotlighting the most innovative and impactful business ideas across South African universities. The competition encourages students to bring their ideas to life and gain practical business experience. Eligibility: Open to all NWU students, the EDHE Intervarsity fosters a…, Pitch Your Business! Competition, In partnership with Radio Pulpit, Radio Cape Pulpit and TBN Africa, this competition invites entrepreneurs to showcase their business ideas for a chance to win media exposure and mentorship. Eligibility: Open to aspirant and early-stage community-based entrepreneurs across Africa. Benefits of Participation : Access to entrepreneurship training…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/student-entrepreneurship-initiatives
Student Entrepreneurship Initiatives
student, , Enactus Enactus NWU is part of the global Enactus network, a student-led organisation dedicated to community empowerment through social entrepreneurship. Enactus mobilises students, academic leaders, and business professionals to develop entrepreneurial projects that positively impact local communities. Eligibility: Open to all NWU students,…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa/itlt-digital-futures-symposium
iTLT: Digital Futures Symposium
iTLT: Digital Futures Symposium, Accelerating Education through AI: Collaborative Innovation for the Future, Date: 17–18 March 2025 Location: NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus Venue: Tsebonokeng Hall Registrations are now closed. Thank you for your support. The TELIT-SA team will be in touch with all registered delegates. Programme Keynote Speakers: Professor Helen Crompton Click and drag to resize , Prof Helen Crompton, Executive Director, Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning, ODUGlobal... (read more) ×, Executive Director, Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning, ODUGlobal, Prof Helen Crompton Prof. Helen Crompton is the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning (RIDIL) at ODUGlobal and a Professor of Instructional Technology at Old Dominion University. Holding a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education and Technology in Education, Prof. Crompton specializes in research on technology…, Prof Koen DePryck, Director, Challenge Based Impact Lab, Montclair State University... (read more) ×, Director, Challenge Based Impact Lab, Montclair State University, Prof Koen DePryck Prof. DePryck is a leading expert in innovation, knowledge management, and e-learning. His expertise spans thorough various educational fields including blended learning, adult and distance education, and technology-enhanced learning. With a focus on instructional technology-enhanced learning, curriculum development, and…, Mario Paiano, Fontys University of Applied Sciences Centre of Expertise AI for Society – Team Blended Learning Netherlands ... (read more)https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/ekonomiese-wetenskappe/vervoereknomie-en-logistieke-bestuur
Vervoereknomie en logistieke bestuur
Begin jou reis deur die dinamiese wêreld van vervoerekonomie en logistieke bestuur. Hierdie kursus bied 'n omvattende verkenning van hoe goedere en mense doeltreffend in 'n globale ekonomie beweeg. Ontdek die ekonomiese beginsels wat vervoerstelsels dryf, en ontleed faktore soos vraag en aanbod, kostestrukture en ekonomiese impak. Logistieke…, Kwalifikasies in die studieveld, BCom in Sakebedrywighede met Vervoerekonomie BCom in Sakebedrywighede met Logistieke Bestuurhttps://commerce.nwu.ac.za/node/23716
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], , YearbookProf Gowokani Chirwa is an Economist with expertise in Health Economics. He obtained his PhD in Economics from the University of York, UK, where he was based at the Centre for Health Economics. His primary research interests include health economics, global health economics, inequality, and poverty, with a particular focus on multidimensional…
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Gowokani Chirwa
Prof Gowokani Chirwa is an Economist with expertise in Health Economics. He obtained his PhD in Economics from the University of York, UK, where he was based at the Centre for Health Economics. His primary research interests include health economics, global health economics, inequality, and poverty, with a particular focus on multidimensional…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/hustle-hub-central-hub-campus-entrepreneurs/hustle-hub-about
Hustle hub - About
A brief introduction to the entrepreneurial ecosystem:, The North-West University (NWU) is proud to lead the way in fostering entrepreneurship among students, staff, and community members. A central Student Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Committee ensures alignment amongst a vast group of stakeholders in this space. Central to the implementation of entrepreneurship initiatives on our 3 campuses, is the…, A Vision for the Future, Prof. Herman van der Merwe, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and CEO of the Centre for the Utilisation of Technology in Education (CUTE), puts it in perspective: "The future of our country lies in the hands of entrepreneurs. At NWU, we are committed to empowering individuals to transform their business visions into…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/hustle-hub-central-hub-campus-entrepreneurs/hustle-hub-resources
Hustle Hub - Resources
Thinking of starting a side hustle or a tech startup? Here are some handy resources:, Do you want to discuss your business idea with someone: contact the Bhive team Invest in yourself: read up on various aspects of starting and building your business Link to: NWU Startup Toolbox (being developed) Learn to define your business idea and how to pitch it to investors and funders: attend a bootcamp Are you a post graduate student,…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/wasm-2026/wasm-accommodation
WASM Accommodation
Accommodation 1 2 3, , Where to stay, Southern Sun Newlands 4 Wild Olive Guest House Newlands 5 Villa Puccini 6 Riversong Guest House 7 Victoria & Alfred Hotel 8 O'Two Boutique Hotel 9 The President Hotel 10https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sweep/home
Home
What is SWEEP?, EDHE structure that aims to support student women Established in universities and led by a student committee, under the guidance of a University Coordinator Objective: Central point within the university to provide female students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and support to become successful entrepreneurs and be self-sustainable and…, , SWEEp at NWU vision and model Click and drag to resize , SWEEP Coordinator, Acts as the primary point of contact and guidance for SWEEP Provides support and guidance to ensure the effective functioning of SWEEP Facilitates communication between chapters and EDHE office Assists with aligning activities with the overall vision and mission of SWEEP Responsible for the Implementation Plan of the Chapter Main person…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences-international-research-conference/ssirc-2024
SSIRC 2024
Current Conference, SSIRC_Home, Social Sciences International Research Conference, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, North-West University, South Africa and the Faculty of Law and Management,, University of Mauritius, Mauritius will co-host SSIRC 2024 in Mauritius 28 October 2024: Pre-Conference Workshop 29 & 30 October 2024: Conference sessions SSIRC Proceedings Preface SSIRC Index and papers 002-026 SSIRC papers 030 - 055 SSIRC papers 056 - 72 SSIRC papers 073 - 093 SSIRC papers 098 - 112 SSIRC papers 114 - 150 SSIRC papers 151 -…, Conference Theme:, Shaping the future beyond borders: Collaborative Social Sciences research, Click HERE to see a video on the conference venue Conference format SSIRC 2024 will follow a Hybrid approach Delegates to choose between delivering: A face-to-face presentation at the conference venue or to present virtually on an online platform , Sub Themes, [accordion collapsed], BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Business and Governance in General e-Business and e-Technology Management Entrepreneurship and Small Business Information Systems Business Management in the Global Economy Applied Risk Management Strategic Management Supply Chain Management , PUBLIC SECTOR / HR, Community Development Education, Culture and Society Housing and Care for Older People Human Resources Management Public Sector Management , ECONOMICS, Economics in General Global Economy, Financial Markets and Globalization Law and Economics Monetary and Public Economics , FINANCE, Financial Economics International Finance Public Finance , MARKETING / SPORT & LEISURE, International Marketing and Brand Management General Marketing Performance and Organisational Management Sport Management Tourism and Leisure , TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND INTEGRATION (TI 2 ), Technology Innovation and Innovation in any of the above-mentioned sub-themes, COMMUNICATIONS, Strategic and Corporate Communication Media Studies Business Communication [/accordion]https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/hustle-hub-central-hub-campus-entrepreneurs/events-calendar