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Celebrating excellence in medicine: Prof Binu Luke receives prestigious SAMA award
Prof Binu Luke is a distinguished health expert and extraordinary associate professor at AUTHeR in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU). In February 2024, the South African Medical Association (SAMA) gave due recognition for his exceptional contributions by nominating him for the prestigious Extraordinary Service to…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/accounting-sciences/financial-accountancy
Financial Accountancy
Finacial Accountancy Financial Accountancy [accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Enhance your career in finance with our Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Financial Accountancy, which is accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) for the AGA(SA) designation and the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). This professionally accredited programme is designed to equip students…, Core subjects, Subjects include, but are not limited to: Financial Accounting Taxation Auditing and Corporate Governance Management Accounting Financial Management Business Sciences, Degree options , BCom in Financial Accountancy Degree Duration: 3 years, full time Offered on the Potchefstroom [P], Vanderbijlpark [V] & Mahikeng [M] campuses Curriculum code: 5DBH01 BCom in Financial Accountancy - Extended programme Degree Duration: 4 years, full time Offered on the Vanderbijlpark [V] & Mahikeng [M] campuses Curriculum code: 5XBH01 , Admission requirements, BCom in Financial Accountancy APS: 28 Mathematics: Level 4 (50% or more) Afrikaans/ English Level 4 (50% or more) BCom Financial Accountancy - Extended programme APS: 24 Mathematics: Level 3 (40% ore more ) OR Mathematics Literacy: Level 7 (80% or more) English Level 4 (50% or more), Professional bodies, South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) The BCom Financial Accountancy degree is accredited by SAICA, which enables students to register as an AGA(SA) after completion of a SAICA-accredited training contract. For more information, visit the SAICA website SAICA Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) The BCom…, Career opportunities, Professional accountant Internal auditor Cost and management accountant Financial manager Tax practitioner Lecturer, Post-graduate studies, Post-graduate studies in Financial Accountancy include: BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD Download our Honours and PGDA brochure here [/accordion] Yearbookhttp://www.nwu.ac.za/event/registration-and-academic-orientation-seniors
Registration and academic orientation - Seniors
Arising from national delays concerning the payment of bursary funding, the registration for many of our students has similarly been delayed. After consultations with the relevant stakeholders, management has decided that the period 15 to 26 February will be an academic orientation period during which time students can access eFundi, contact…http://library.nwu.ac.za/international-conference-information-literacy-icil-2022
International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) 2022
Welcome, Prof Jeffrey Mphahlele Prof Jeffrey Mphahlele On behalf of the University Management, it is with immense pleasure and privilege to extend my collegial and warmest welcome to all delegates of the 2nd ICIL-Africa 2022, attending this meeting either in-person or virtually. The North-West University (NWU) is a public higher education institution in…, Conference Theme, Information Literacy in the Fourth Industrial Revolution., Conference Aim, The ICIL-SA 2022 conference aims to bring together researchers, library and information services professionals, employers, media specialists, educators, policymakers and all other related parties from around the world to exchange knowledge and experience and to discuss recent developments and current challenges in both theory and practice., Submission Types, Individual papers and posters Proposals for both papers and posters are welcome. Abstracts of no more than 300 words including references for papers or posters should be submitted on the conference website. Papers will be 20 minutes with 10 minutes for discussion and questions. PechaKucha These sessions will cover work-in-progress reports, new…, General Conference Topics, Information literacy (IL) in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sphere Information literacy: Blended learning multi-literacies Information literacy: Sustainable blended multi-literacies From information literacy to multi-literacies Wikipedia and information literacy Data, information and knowledge literacy Information literacy and digital…, Conference Series, ICIL 2019 ICIL 2022 ICIL 2024 ICIL 2024 ICIL 2026 ICIL 2026, Sister Conference, European Conference on Information Literacy (ECIL), Conference Photos, Available on our Facebook page in the Photos>Albums>ICIL2022 folder. , Important Dates, Conference date: 11 - 14 October 2022 ICIL 2022 First call for papers First call for papers: 11 March 2022 Submissions open: 25 March 2022 Second Call for Papers - ICIL 2022 Second call for papers: 11 April 2022 Submissions close: Extended to 25 July 2022 Reviews: 16 May - 5 August 2022 Feedback on abstracts: From 15 July - 10 August 2022…, Important Documents, ICIL Programme 2022 PDF of conference programme Book of abstracts Book of abstracts ICIL 2022 Guidelines for presenters and chairs Guidelines for presenters and session chairs ICIL 2022 Sponsorshttp://news.nwu.ac.za/new-approach-practical-education-isnt-just-childs-play
New approach to practical education isn’t just child’s play
LEGO® bricks in the classroom are proving irresistible to learners and pre-service teachers alike, who discover that play and learning are not so different. Researchers in the Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU) are using the brightly coloured plastic bricks for the practical component of pre-service teacher training…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-documents-indigenous-names-frogs-and-reptiles
Academic documents the indigenous names of frogs and reptiles
Naming 136 frog species and 407 reptile species in nine South African cultures has been the focus of Fortunate Mafeta Phaka, senior postdoctoral researcher of herptile-human interactions at the North-West University (NWU). His project has produced the first comprehensive analysis of indigenous naming and classification of these species. “There…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/is
Industrial & Organisational Psychology
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Industrial psychologists focus on the behaviour of employees in the workplace to improve the quality of work-life and to optimise productivity. It involves enhancing the relationship between employer and employee. Furthermore, it involves the study of organisational behaviour to benefit both the employee and the organisation. Labour relations is a…, Core subjects, Introduction to Industrial Psychology Occupational Health and Ergonomics Personnel Psychology Career Psychology Organisational Psychology Psychometrics Research Methodology Introduction to Workplace Relations Diversity Management Workgroup Dynamics Theory and Practice of Labour Relations Management of Labour Relations, Degree options, Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) with Industrial and Organisational Psychology Degree duration: 3 years, full-time Offered on the Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculum code: 5FDH02 Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) in Industrial and Organisational Psychology - Extended Programme Degree duration: 4 years, full-time Offered on the Mahikeng [M]…, Admission requirements, Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) with Industrial and Organisational Psychology APS: 23 Mathematics: L evel 4 (0% and more) or Mathematical Literacy Level 4 (50% ad more) English Level 4 (50% or more) Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) in Industrial and Organisational Psychology - Extended Programme APS: 21 Mathematics: Level 3 (40-49%) or…, Professional Accreditation Bodies, Society for Industrial & Organisational Psychology of SA For more information visit their website: https://www.siopsa.org.za/ , Career opportunities, Training and development Recruitment and assessment Safety and risk assessment Management and leadership Human resource management Arbitration and mediation Labour dispute resolution, Post-graduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Chartered Accountancy include: Bachelor of Administration Honours in Industrial Psychology Bachelor of Administration Honours in Labour Relations Bachelor of Arts Honours in Human Resource Management Bachelor of Arts Honours in Labour Relations Management Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Industrial and Organisational Master…http://www.nwu.ac.za/announcements
Announcements
[accordion] Perpetrator of vandalised pride flag suspended 19 March 2026 The student responsible for the vandalism of the pride flag on the NWU Potchefstroom Campus on 2 March 2026, was found guilty on charges of hate speech and malicious damage to property. He has been suspended from the university for one year. He has, however,…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/health-professions-education-chpe/key-focus-areas
Key focus areas
The Centre for Health Professions Education (CHPE) is dedicated to advancing health professions education in South Africa and beyond. The following key focus areas guide our work: [accordion] 1. Advancing Health Professions Education Locally and Globally We strive to enhance teaching and learning in health professions education through…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-first-year-students-attend-colourful-language-awareness-workshops
NWU first-year students attend colourful Language Awareness workshops
Language, just like art, can be colourful, inspiring and dynamic. First-year students of the North-West University (NWU) became “language artists” when they used colour to illustrate how they experience the many facets of all the languages in their lives. They were asked to think about all the languages they know, and then to select a colour…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/accounting-sciences/CharteredAccounting
Chartered Accountancy
Charterred Accountancy Chartered Accountancy, [accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Are you ready to embark on a journey that transforms your passion for finance into a prestigious career? The Chartered Accountant South Africa (aka CASA) designation has been voted the number one Chartered Accountancy designation in the world. This is according to a recent study done by Edelman DxI, in collaboration with Chartered Accountants…, Core subjects , Business Sciences Financial Accounting Financial Management Governance, Ethics, Auditing and Risk Management Accounting Taxation, Degree options, BCom in Chartered Accountancy Degree duration: 3 years, full time Offered on the Potchefstroom [P], Mahikeng [M] & Vanderbijlpark [V] campuses Curriculum code: 5FDH01 BCom in Chartered Accountancy - Extended Programme Degree duration: 4 years, full-time Offered on the Mahikeng [M] & Vanderbijlpark [V] campuses Curriculum code: 5XAH01 , Admission requirements, BCom in Chartered Accountancy APS: 32 Mathematics: Level 5 (60% or more) Afrikaans/ English Level 4 (50% or more) BCom in Chartered Accountancy - Extended programme APS: 28 Mathematics: Level 3 (40% or more) Afrikaans/ English Level 4 (50% or more), Professional bodies , South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) For more information, visit their website: https://www.saica.co.za/ Also recognised by: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) The BCom Chartered Accountancy degree entitles students to claim exemptions for nine foundation-level exams from ACCA. For more information, visit…, Career opportunities , A Chartered Accountancy (CA) qualification is exceptionally varied and dynamic, offering a wide range of career opportunities. You can pursue a career in public practice (auditing firms), the corporate sector (working for a company), the public sector (government roles), your own business, or academia. While there are many pathways, most of our…, Post-graduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Chartered Accountancy include Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (PGDA) Honours in Chartered Accountancy MCom in Accountancy, Management Accountancy or Taxation. PhD in Accountancy, Management Accountancy or Taxation. Download our Honours and PGDA brochure here . [/accordion] Yearbookhttp://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-and-alumni-recognised-among-inside-educations-100-shining-stars
Academic and alumni recognised among Inside Education’s 100 Shining Stars
Recognition for academic and community impact has placed the North-West University (NWU) in focus after one of its academics and two alumni were named among Inside Education’s 100 South African Shining Stars. Dr Benjamin Rapanyane, a senior lecturer in political science at the NWU, was selected for his contribution to education in disadvantaged…http://www.nwu.ac.za/event/icil-conference
ICIL Conference
Do take advantage of the early bird registration and book your seat for the International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) to be hosted by the North-West University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, as a sister Conference to the European Conference on Information Literacy - the first of its kind in South Africa. The Early Bird…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/fun-colour-run
Run With Colour Fun
Step into the vibrancy of the Run with Colour Fun event, a highlight of NWU's Gender Awareness Week. We extend a warm invitation to all staff and students to prioritise this meaningful occasion amidst your hectic routines. Gender Awareness Week serves as a reminder of our collective journey towards equality and inclusivity. Let's acknowledge the…http://law.nwu.ac.za/undergraduate-studies/programmes
Home
Overview The School for Undergraduate Programmes is responsible for the management of the undergraduate qualifications offered by the Faculty of Law. At this teaching-learning centre we are committed to academic excellence, have an innovative approach to the teaching of law and aim to offer high-quality instruction in law subjects at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/azerbaijan-university-honours-nwu-professor
Azerbaijan University honours NWU professor
Prof Chaudry Masood Khalique an applied mathematician from the North-West University (NWU), was recently awarded an honorary professorship by the Academic Council of Azerbaijan University (AU) for his outstanding contribution in establishing and developing the scientific and educational relations between the AU and the NWU. This honour was…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/famelab-competition-2024
FameLab Competition 2024
We extend a warm invitation to the 2024 FameLab Competition, hosted by the Faculty of Natural & Agricultural Sciences Centre. FameLab serves as a global platform challenging young scientists to convey their research in an engaging, easily comprehensible way within a brief 3-minute window. This entails lively, pre-recorded talks designed to…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-circulation-lending-services
Circulation and Lending Services
Menu ILS Hub Circulation & Lending Services Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us, About Us, ILS: Circulation and Lending Services Section Circulation and Lending Services constitute a fundamental pillar of library operations, serving as the primary interface between the library and its users for managing all aspects of lending and returning library materials. This includes overseeing the checkout and return process, handling course…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business-management/postgraduate-studies-management-sciences
Postgraduate Studies - Management Sciences
[accordion], BCom Honours: Business Management, Bachelor Of Commerce Honours in Management Sciences with Business Management (5EXL01: E602M/P/V) This is a 1-year full time qualification offered at all three of the NWU campuses. Why should I register for my Honours in Business Management? The honours degree is a full-time qualification aimed at empowering you with high-level knowledge of…, BCom Honours: Marketing Management, Bachelor Of Commerce Honours in Management Sciences with Marketing Management (5EZL01: E602M/P/V) This is a 1-year full time qualification offered at all three of the NWU campuses. Why should I register for my Honours in Marketing Management? The honours degree is a full-time qualification aimed at empowering you with high-level knowledge of…, MCom in Business Management, Bachelor Of Commerce Honours in Management Sciences with Business Management (5EXL01: E602M/P/V) This is a full time or part time qualification offered at all three of the NWU campuses. This degree is research based and comprise a dissertation. Why should I register for my MCom in Business Management? This degree will strengthen your…, MCom in Marketing Management, Master of Commerce in Marketing Management (5CQN01: E801M/P/V) This is a full time or part time qualification offered at all three of the NWU campuses. This degree is research based and comprise a dissertation. Why should I register for my MCom in Marketing Management? This degree will strengthen your competitiveness in a specialised job market,…, PhD in Business Mangement, Doctor of Philosophy in Economic and Management Sciences with Business Management (5CAR02:E901M/P/V) This is a full time or part time qualification offered at all three of the NWU campuses. This degree is research based and comprise a thesis. Why should I register for my PhD in Business Management? This degree will strengthen your competitiveness…, PhD in Marketing Management, Doctor of Philosophy in Economic and Management Sciences with Marketing Management (5CAR07:E901M/P/V) This is a full time or part time qualification offered at all three of the NWU campuses. This degree is research based and comprise a thesis. Why should I register for my PhD in Marketing Management? This degree will strengthen your…http://news.nwu.ac.za/swip-project-brings-isindebele-wikipedias-main-platform