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Alumni
Alumni, The NWU School of Business & Governance MBA is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). For us, this means increased international credibility and prestige – for our students, the guarantee that their business training will adhere to the supreme international standards. Alumni Association of the NWU School of Business & Governance…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/blogs
Blogs
Piketty’s fix for inequality in sync with development plan, Prof Raymond Parsons ON AUGUST 16 2012, the South African police intervened in a labour conflict between workers at the Marikana platinum mine near Rustenburg and the mine owners — the stockholders of Lonmin Inc based in London. Police fired on the strikers with live ammunition. Thirty-five miners were killed …. This episode reminds us that the…, XENOPHOBIA - BUSINESS MUST ACT, Prof Raymond Parsons The seriousness with which the political leadership across the board is now taking the worrying outbreak of xenophobia in SA is welcome. There needs to be decisive and principled action to deal with the problem from all key stakeholders in the economy, bearing in mind that it occurred previously in 2008...read more , Buck stops here and not with the dollar, Prof Raymond Parsons A period of self-flagellation inevitably lies ahead for the South African economy, which is not in a good space, thanks to the twin fiscal and trade deficits, energy insecurity, labour conflict, policy uncertainty, weak investor confidence and the strong dollar, among other things. Red lights have been flashing for a while,…, A banker who can see the big picture, Prof Raymond Parsons COAL mines in the past employed canaries as sentinels that alerted miners to the presence of poisonous gases. Being more sensitive to gas than humans, the birds got distressed before the gases reached levels dangerous to humans, giving the miners time to evacuate the mine. When at the top of their game, central banks in…, Daylight saving may be key to security of power supply, Prof Raymond Parsons IT IS often said that South Africa should be more prepared to "think outside the box" in tackling some of its challenges. Energy conservation is clearly one of them and already a range of innovative measures are available to save energy. Yet, with Eskom again facing an emergency in power supply, and having to impose cuts on…, Kleinsake: Mentors het gróót voordele, Prof Tommy du Plessis Daar is een ding wat die eienaar van ’n kleinsakeonderneming maar alte goed besef – hy het meestal nie al die wysheid om die onderneming 100% reg te bestuur nie. Foute word gemaak en probleme word soms net so gelaat. Daar is deurlopend uitdagings, soos om die beste bemarkingstegniek vir jou onderneming te identifiseer, jou…, Sakekamers kan klein ondernemings help, Prof Tommy du Plessis Almal op die AHi-kongres in Potchefstroom verlede week was dit eens dat wat Suid-Afrika nodig het, duisende nuwe kleinsakeondernemings is – ’n syfer van minstens 1 miljoen voor 2030 is genoem. Kortweg kom dit daarop neer dat hoe meer klein- en middelslag-ondernemings (KMO’s) gevestig en suksesvol bedryf kan word, hoe meer…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/community
Community
Community, Overview The NWU Business School realises that an organisation cannot operate in isolation of its environment. Therefore, we strive to help uplift our community by providing courses on current issues such as HIV and AIDS for our business leaders. Furthermore, we implement our expertise in local businesses through our MBA syndicate groups to help…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/useful-information
Useful information
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Newsletters
Online Magazine, News @ Business School newsletter - June 2019 News @ Business School newsletter - Jan 2019 News @ Business School newsletter - March 2018 News @ Business School newsletter - Jan 2018 News @ Business School newsletter - July 2017 News @ Business School newsletter - March 2017 News @ Business School newsletter - July 2016 News @ Business School…, Yearly Newsletter, Alere Flammam - 2017 First Issue Alere Flammam - 2016 Second Issue Alere Flammam - 2016 First Issue Alere Flammam - 2015 Second Issue Alere Flammam - 2015 First Issue Alere Flammam - 2014 Second Issue Alere Flammam - 2014 First Issuehttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/career-services
Career Services
Career Services, Obaro Forensic Audit and Risk Manager Click here for advertisement Besigheidsontwikkelingsbestuurder Obaro Bestuursdienste Kliek hier vir advertensie Finansiële Persoon Grain Carriers Die ideale kandidaat moet jonk wees, dinamies, ambisieus, veelsydig en gaan aan die begin 'n pos soos 'n Uitvoerbare Assistant wees en sal opgelei word in die…http://www.nwu.ac.za/vice-chancellor
Vice-chancellor
Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor Speeches of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor NWU Press releases 2026 [accordion] Support our Bafana Bafana team 28 May 2026 Please join me in wishing our Bafana Bafana team well in the FIFA 2026 World Cup tournament. Let's join our fellow South Africans around the world to…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/uarm/about_us
About us
Introduction, The Centre Applied Risk Management (UARM) was established in June 2012 at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University, with the aim of doing postgraduate training and research on risk management as an applied discipline. The applied approach includes qualitative risk education and training at masters and PhD levels and risk-specific…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/agriculturaleconomics
Agricultural Economics with Risk Management
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Agricultural economists play a pivotal role in maximising profitability in agricultural production for the benefit of society’s sustainability. They analyse the factors influencing the profitability of agricultural producers, the entire food value chain, and service providers like the financial sector and agribusinesses. Our three-year…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Record-keeping and Finance Production Economics Agri-business Management Agricultural Marketing Resource and Environmental Management , Degree options, BCom In Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics & Risk Management Degree Duration: 3 years, full-time Offered on the Potchefstroom [P] campus Curriculum code:5FKH04 , Admission requirements, B Com In Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics & Risk Management APS: 26 Mathematics: Level 4 (50% and more) Afrikaans/ English Level 4 (50% or more) , Career opportunities , Financial economist Market economists Development economists Resource economists Production economist , Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include BCom Honours Degree Offered on the Potchefstroom [P] campus [/accordion] Yearbookhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/uarm/vision-mission
Vision and mission
Vision and Mission, Our vision is that UARM will empower senior risk stakeholders to better understand and manage risk. We work closely with our partners to provide innovative solutions to make a positive difference across sectors. We focus on education and applied research at senior, executive management and board levels.http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/es/internationaltrade
Economic Sciences with International Trade
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Our BCom in Economic Sciences, specialising in International Trade, offers specialist knowledge of the international trade environment and a comprehensive understanding of the export process and logistics through modern applications. Develop skills in analysing trade databases, identifying export opportunities, and estimating economic models to…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Trade relations Trade practice Cargo movement/logistics Trade analysis , Degree options, BCom Economics with International Trade Degree duration: 3 years, full time Offered at Potchefstroom [P] & Vanderbijlpark [V] campuses Curriculuim code: 5FKH01 BCom Economics with International Trade - Extended Programme Degree duration: 4 years, full time Offered at the Vanderbijlpark [V] ccampus Curriculuim code: 5XKH01 , Admission requirements, BCom Economics with International Trade APS: 26 Mathematics: Level 4 (50% or more) English: Level 4 (50% or more), BCom Economics with International Trade - Extended Programme, APS: 24 Mathematics: Level 3 (40% or more)/ Maths literacy Level 6 (70% or more) English: Level 3 (40% or more) , Career opportunities , Economist Economic or international trade consultants Any position within the import and export process (e.g. logistics or procurement for retailers such as Shoprite Checkers or Pick n Pay) Government departments such as the Department of Trade and Industry, National Treasury as well as the South African Reserve Bank Positions in banks, financing…, Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD These postgraduate degrees are offered at Potchefstroom [P] [/accordion] , , Yearbookhttp://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://commerce.nwu.ac.za/es/transporteconomics
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], , Yearbookhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/tourism-research-economic-environs-and-society-trees/projects-progress
Projects in progress
Green Bubbles Lion Breeding project Land usehttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/uarm/research