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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/business-school/alumni-profiles
Alumni Profiles
The NWU Business School is proud of its Alumni and wants to recognise the diverse range of individuals who have graduated from our flagship post-graduate programmes . By profiling our Alumni, we hope to acknowledge the wonderful milestones that our Alumni have been able to accomplish and to showcase the variety African foot prints they embedded., Prof Ahmed Shaikh, Prof Ahmed Shaikh NWU Business School Alumni, Prof Zaheer Hamid, Prof Zaheer Hamid NWU Business School Alumni, Dr Ridwaan Asvat, Dr Ridwaan Asvat NWU Business School Alumni, Heinrich Strydom, Heinrich Strydom NWU Business School Alumni, Prof Kiveshni Naidoo, Prof Kiveshni Naidoo NWU Business School Alumni, Dr. Goodness Nchabeleng, Dr. Goodness Nchabeleng NWU Business School Alumni, Alistair Mokoena, Alistair Mokoena NWU Business School Alumni, Prof Ziska Fields, Prof Ziska Fields NWU Business School Alumni, Martha van Schalkwyk, Martha van Schalkwyk NWU Business School Alumni, Dr Dr Sayed Moinuddin Rehman, Dr Sayed Moinuddin Rehman NWU Business School Alumni, De Wet Bisschoff, De Wet Bisschoff NWU Business School Alumni, Nick Efstathiou, Nick Efstathiou NWU Business School Alumnihttp://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