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Business Statistics and Operational Research
Master the art of data-driven decision-making with our Business Statistics and Operations Research course. Learn essential statistical techniques like hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and probability distributions to interpret data and uncover trends. Dive into operations research to explore optimization models, linear programming, and…, Degrees offered in this Field of Study, BCom with Operations Research BCom in Statisticshttps://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/economic-sciences/ekonomiese-wetenskappe-tuis
Ekonomiese Wetenskappe
Die Skool vir Ekonomiese Wetenskappe aan die Noordwes-Universiteit is ʼn sentrum van akademiese uitnemendheid, toegewy aan die vorming van die toekoms van ekonomie. Ekonomie speel ʼn belangrike rol om die samelewing te help besluit oor die optimale toewysing van ons beperkte hulpbronne. Verken ons omvattende voorgraadse kurrikulum en uiteenlopende…, Studierigtings (Kwalifikasies),https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economicsciences
School of Economic Sciences
The School of Economic Sciences at North-West University is a centre of academic excellence, dedicated to shaping the future of economics. Economics plays a vital role in helping society decide on the optimal allocation of our limited resources. Explore our comprehensive undergraduate curriculum and diverse postgraduate programmes to find your…, Qualification options,https://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-unpack-career-and-financial-pathway
Alumni unpack career and financial pathway
By: Mafumane Tlhapi and Keaoleboga Motshabi The North-West University (NWU) hosted an alumni career guidance seminar on 9 April 2024, bringing together five professionals to share their insights on career development and industry opportunities. The event took place at the Mahikeng Campus, where alumni engaged in discussions ranging from…https://news.nwu.ac.za/culture-and-crisis-communication-focus-visit-global-expert
Culture and crisis communication in focus with visit from global expert
Culture and crisis communication took centre stage at the North-West University (NWU) when the institution was honoured to host internationally acclaimed scholar Prof Krishnamurthy Sriramesh from the University of Colorado, Boulder. With a global academic footprint and numerous accolades to his name – including the prestigious Pathfinder Award…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-masters-degree-student-explores-cultural-competence-and-healthcare-interactions-belgium
NWU master's-degree student explores cultural competence and healthcare interactions in Belgium
The Faculty of Health Sciences values global learning experiences that shape well-rounded professionals. One of our master’s-degree nursing students, Zwothe Muthabeni, recently had the opportunity to participate in an international nursing internship in Belgium, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of cultural diversity and healthcare…https://news.nwu.ac.za/weevils-alone-will-not-permanently-eradicate-hartbeespoort-dams-hyacinth-problem
Weevils alone will not permanently eradicate Hartbeespoort Dam’s hyacinth problem
By Gofaone Motsamai While the release of weevils into the hyacinth-infested waters of the Hartbeespoort Dam is a welcome development, these insects alone cannot be expected to permanently solve the dam’s pollution problem. “The use of weevils must be part of an integrated plan to resolve the issue,” says Prof Wynand Malherbe from the North-West…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/voorspelde-groei-nie-goed-genoeg-vir-suid-afrika-nie
Voorspelde groei nie goed genoeg vir Suid-Afrika nie
Die slegte nuus van die jongste evaluering deur die Internasionale Monetêre Fonds (IMF) van die impak van handelsoorloë en beleidsonsekerheid op die wêreldekonomie is nie onverwags nie. Dit beklemtoon nietemin die omvang van die ekonomiese skade wat as gevolg van die onlangse ongebreidelde proteksionisme van die Verenigde State van Amerika (VSA)…https://news.nwu.ac.za/predicted-growth-not-good-enough-south-africa
Predicted growth not good enough for South Africa
The bad news from the latest assessment by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of the impact of trade wars and policy uncertainty on the world economy is not unexpected. It nonetheless highlights the extent of the economic damage anticipated by recent unbridled United States of America (US) protectionism and its wider consequences. In…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/graad-10-seth-leerders-ondersoek-beroepshigiene-op-n-praktiese-wyse-die-nwu
Graad 10 SETH-leerders ondersoek beroepshigiëne op ’n praktiese wyse by die NWU
’n Groep graad 10-leerders van die SETH Academy by die Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma het op 10 April 2025 die Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) vir ’n praktiese ervaring van beroepshigiëne besoek. Die sessie, wat deur die Beroepshigiëne en Gesondheid-navorsingsinisiatief (OHHRI) aangebied is, het aan die leerders…https://news.nwu.ac.za/grade-10-seth-learners-explore-occupational-hygiene-hands-nwu
Grade 10 SETH learners explore occupational hygiene hands-on at the NWU
On 10 April 2025, a group of Grade 10 learners from the SETH Academy at Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma visited the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) for an exciting hands-on experience in occupational hygiene. The session, hosted by the Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative (OHHRI), gave the learners the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/reimagining-engagement-lasting-change
Reimagining engagement for lasting change
The Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU) recently reaffirmed its dedication to societal transformation during a seminar that explored the vital relationship between academic engagement and real-world impact. The seminar marked the second of a series of workshops aimed at improving the understanding of community engagement and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/geen-verhoging-btw-die-regte-besluit
Geen verhoging in BTW is die regte besluit
Die besluit deur die Nasionale Tesourie om nie die belasting op toegevoegde waarde (BTW) op 1 Mei te verhoog nie, is onder die huidige omstandighede die regte een. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, sê ná ’n intensiewe debat is ’n verhoging in BTW uiteindelik as onnodig beskou, en het ook…https://news.nwu.ac.za/no-increase-vat-right-decision
No increase in VAT is the right decision
The decision by the National Treasury not to increase value-added tax (VAT) on 1 May is the right one in the current circumstances. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says after an intensive debate a rise in VAT was eventually seen to be unnecessary, and economically and politically it also…https://news.nwu.ac.za/new-study-explores-future-biology-teachers-views-ai-classroom-across-two-continents
New study explores future biology teachers’ views on AI in the classroom across two continents
A new international study is shedding light on how future biology teachers from South Africa and Indonesia perceive the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom, and what they believe is needed to make it work effectively. Dr Moleboheng Mokhele-Ramulumo, a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education and member of the Research Unit for…https://theology.nwu.ac.za/studentstheology/theology-sac
Theology-SAC
Student Academic Chapter The Faculty for Theology has its own and unique Student Association of which all the students at the Faculty are members. The Student Association is part of the Campus Student Committee and has representation on all three campuses. Theology SAC 2024/2025 [tabs] Mahikeng Leon Muxe Ngobeni…https://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-business-breakfast-sparks-dialogue-regional-tourism-and-development
Alumni business breakfast sparks dialogue on regional tourism and development
The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) played host to a dynamic Alumni Business Breakfast on Thursday, 11 April, at the scenic Big Lapa venue. This networking event brought together alumni, industry leaders and NWU academics for a morning of insightful dialogue centred on tourism, business development and regional growth…https://news.nwu.ac.za/call-climate-smart-cattle-breeding-promote-food-security