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Short Courses
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE FOR EDUCATION For further information on the course content or registration process, please contact Prof Josef de Beer at 018 285 2626 or josef.debeer@nwu.ac.za Short Course on the affordances of indigenous knowledge in Geography and Environmental Education Proposed …https://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/projects
Projects
LIST OF RESEARCH PROJECTS: 2024 Title of research projects Participants Reflective practice in action: Disrupting the 'apprenticeship of observation' of student teachers in Work Integrated Learning through authentic teaching-learning experiences Prof N Petersen, Dr Adri Du Toit, Dr E Kung,…https://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/sub-areas
Sub-areas
Assessment to support Self-Directed Learning Subarea leader: Prof Anitia Lubbe Assessment can be used as a means to build sustainable capacity for SDL. Assessment to support SDL is deliberately designed to capitalise on the impact of assessment of learning, assessment for learning and assessment as learning. Assessment to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-medical-school-named-nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine
North-West University medical school named the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine
The North-West University (NWU) is proud to announce that its soon-to-be-established medical school will be honorifically named the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine. This decision was taken in consultation with – and received the approval of – the Archbishop Desmond Tutu IP Trust. The official naming ceremony took place on Tuesday, 22 April,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/hollys-final-bow-lize-graduates-her-faithful-companion-her-side
Holly’s final bow: Lize graduates with her faithful companion by her side
It was a bittersweet day for North-West University (NWU) graduate Lize Marais, who celebrated her academic achievement and marked the final public appearance of her beloved service dog, Holly. Lize received her Bachelor of Education in Senior and FET Phase in English, on 16 April, with Holly—her steadfast companion since 2018—right by her side.…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/virtual-seminar-siyabonga-nxumalo-phd-british-political-hegemony-and-imperialism-crushing
Virtual Seminar by Siyabonga Nxumalo (PhD) - British Political Hegemony and Imperialism: Crushing of the Usuthu and Onkweni Sections of the Zulu Royal Family, c.1880-1913
You are cordially invited to a Virtual Seminar by Siyabonga Nxumalo (PhD), from the University of Johannesburg. Topic: British Political Hegemony and Imperialism: Crushing of the Usuthu and Onkweni Sections of the Zulu Royal Family, c.1880-1913” [accordion] Abstract The British invasion of the Zulu kingdom in January 1879, followed…Prof. Charissa Freese is an extraordinary professor at the North-West University. She is a member of the executive board of Avans University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands, and a full professor in Inclusive Employment Relations and endowed professor on a chair in HRM and Social Security at Tilburg University, the Netherlands. Her research…
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Charissa Freese
Prof. Charissa Freese is an extraordinary professor at the North-West University. She is a member of the executive board of Avans University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands, and a full professor in Inclusive Employment Relations and endowed professor on a chair in HRM and Social Security at Tilburg University, the Netherlands. Her research…Prof. Charissa Freese is an extraordinary professor at the North-West University. She is a member of the executive board of Avans University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands, and a full professor in Inclusive Employment Relations and endowed professor on a chair in HRM and Social Security at Tilburg University, the Netherlands. Her research…
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Charissa Freese
Prof. Charissa Freese is an extraordinary professor at the North-West University. She is a member of the executive board of Avans University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands, and a full professor in Inclusive Employment Relations and endowed professor on a chair in HRM and Social Security at Tilburg University, the Netherlands. Her research…Boopen Seetanah is 'n professor aan die Universiteit van Mauritius (UoM) met navorsingsbelangstelling in toerisme en vervoer, internasionale handel en finansies, en ontwikkelingsekonomie. Hy is tans die medevoorsitter van die WHO-leerstoel (UoM) en die Direkteur van Navorsing by die Internasionale Sentrum vir Volhoubare Toerisme en Gasvryheid by…
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Boopendra Seetanah
Boopen Seetanah is 'n professor aan die Universiteit van Mauritius (UoM) met navorsingsbelangstelling in toerisme en vervoer, internasionale handel en finansies, en ontwikkelingsekonomie. Hy is tans die medevoorsitter van die WHO-leerstoel (UoM) en die Direkteur van Navorsing by die Internasionale Sentrum vir Volhoubare Toerisme en Gasvryheid by…Boopen Seetanah is a Professor at the University of Mauritius (UoM) with research interest in tourism and transport, international trade and finance, and development economics. He is currently the Co-Chair of the WTO Chair (UoM) and the Director of Research at the International Centre for Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality at the UoM. He is also…
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Boopendra Seetanah
Boopen Seetanah is a Professor at the University of Mauritius (UoM) with research interest in tourism and transport, international trade and finance, and development economics. He is currently the Co-Chair of the WTO Chair (UoM) and the Director of Research at the International Centre for Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality at the UoM. He is also…Professor René Schalk is associated with the Human Resource Studies departments and Tranzo of Tilburg University, the Netherlands. He has been an extraordinary professor at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of North-West University, South Africa, since 2012. His research interests cover the broad areas of human resources,…
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René Schalk
Professor René Schalk is associated with the Human Resource Studies departments and Tranzo of Tilburg University, the Netherlands. He has been an extraordinary professor at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of North-West University, South Africa, since 2012. His research interests cover the broad areas of human resources,…Professor René Schalk is associated with the Human Resource Studies departments and Tranzo of Tilburg University, the Netherlands. He has been an extraordinary professor at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of North-West University, South Africa, since 2012. His research interests cover the broad areas of human resources,…
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René Schalk
Professor René Schalk is associated with the Human Resource Studies departments and Tranzo of Tilburg University, the Netherlands. He has been an extraordinary professor at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of North-West University, South Africa, since 2012. His research interests cover the broad areas of human resources,…Dr. Rakesh Tomar is faculty at prestigious King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (QS Rank 101), Saudi Arabia. He is also Editor in Chief, Honorary at International Journal of Human Movement and Sport Sciences (Scopus). He has been extra ordinary research scientist at North West University, South Africa since 2020. He is certified sports…
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Rakesh Tomar
Dr. Rakesh Tomar is faculty at prestigious King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (QS Rank 101), Saudi Arabia. He is also Editor in Chief, Honorary at International Journal of Human Movement and Sport Sciences (Scopus). He has been extra ordinary research scientist at North West University, South Africa since 2020. He is certified sports…Dr. Rakesh Tomar is faculty at prestigious King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (QS Rank 101), Saudi Arabia. He is also Editor in Chief, Honorary at International Journal of Human Movement and Sport Sciences (Scopus). He has been extra ordinary research scientist at North West University, South Africa since 2020. He is certified sports…
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Rakesh Tomar
Dr. Rakesh Tomar is faculty at prestigious King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (QS Rank 101), Saudi Arabia. He is also Editor in Chief, Honorary at International Journal of Human Movement and Sport Sciences (Scopus). He has been extra ordinary research scientist at North West University, South Africa since 2020. He is certified sports…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-sciences/economic-sciences-with-informatics
Economic Sciences with Informatics
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Our BCom in Economic Sciences with a specialisation in Economics and Informatics merges economic theory with cutting-edge technology. This programme prepares you to master analytical tools of economics alongside the latest informatics innovations, equipping you for roles at the forefront of data-driven decision-making. Prepare to drive innovation…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Accounting Business Management Economics Computing Economics Statistics, Degree options, BCom in Economic Sciences with Economics and Informatics Degree Duration: 3 years, full time Offered at Potchefstroom [P] Vanderbijlpark [V] campuses Curriculuim code: 5FKH02, Admission requirements, BCom in Economic Sciences with Economics and Informatics APS of 26 Mathematics level 4 (50% and more) English OR Afrikaans level 4 (50% and more), Career opportunities , Economic Analyst Business Intelligence Analyst Data Scientist Financial Analyst Market Research Analyst Systems Analyst Data Analyst Risk Analyst Economic Consultant UX/UI Designer Health Informatics Specialist Policy Analyst E-Commerce Analyst , Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD These postgraduate degrees are offered at Mahikeng [M] Potchefstroom [P] Vanderbijlpark [V] [/accordion], , Yearbookhttps://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/ekonomiese-wetenskappe/informatika
Informatika
[accordion], Jou Pad na Uitnemendheid, Ons BCom in Ekonomiese Wetenskappe met ʼn spesialisasie in Ekonomie en Informatika kombineer ekonomiese teorie met die nuutste tegnologie. Hierdie program berei jou voor om analitiese hulpmiddels van ekonomie te bemeester saam met die nuutste informatika-innovasies, wat jou toerus vir rolle aan die voorpunt van datagedrewe besluitneming. Berei…, Kernvakke , Vakke sluit onder meer in: Rekeningkunde Ondernemingsbestuur Ekonomie Berekening Ekonomie Statistiek, Graadopsies, BCom in Ekonomiese Wetenskappe met Ekonomie en Informatika Duur van Graad: 3 jaar, voltyds Aangebied op Mahikeng [M] & Vanderbijlpark [V] kampusse Kurriculuim kode: 5FKH02, Toelatingsvereistes, BCom in Ekonomiese Wetenskappe met Ekonomie en Informatika APS van 26 Wiskunde Vlak 3 (40-49%) Engels OF Afrikaans vlak 4 (50-59%), Loopbaangeleenthede , Ekonomiese Analis Besigheidsintelligensie-analis Datawetenskaplike Finansiële Analis Marknavorsingsanalis Stelselontleder Data-analis Risiko-analis Ekonomie-konsultant UX/UI-ontwerper Gesondheidsinformatika-spesialis Beleidsanalis E-handel-analis , Nagraadse studies, Nagraadse studie in Ekonomiese Wetenskappe sluit in BCom Honneursgraad MCom en PhD Hierdie nagraadse kwalifikasies word aangebied op Potchefstroom Kampus [P] Vanderbijlpark Kampus [V] [/accordion] Jaarboekhttps://news.nwu.ac.za/industry-expert-translates-operational-theory-real-world-practice
Industry expert translates operational theory into real-world practice
In a dynamic step towards bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world industry practice, the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted an enriching guest lecture as part of the Operations Management (BMAN 213) module. The session featured Khathu…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/transporteconomics_Logisticsmanagement
Vervoerekonomie 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/transporteconomics_Logisticsmanagement
Transport Economics and Logistics Management
Embark on a journey through the dynamic world of Transport Economics and Logistics Management. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of how goods and people move efficiently in a global economy. Discover the economic principles that drive transportation systems, analyzing factors like supply and demand, cost structures, and economic…, Degrees offered in this Field of Study, BCom in Business Operations with Transport Management BCom Business Operations with Logisitics managementhttps://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/ekonomiese-wetenskappe/besigheidstatistiek-en-operasionele-navorsing