NWU takes aim at “future nuclear”
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering hosted the South African Network for Nuclear Education, Science and Technology (SAN – NEST) workshop on “Future Nuclear” research and knowledge creation, also known as “Green Frontiers” on 3 July 2017. The workshop aimed to bring together stakeholders in the…
NWU takes aim at “future nuclear”
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering hosted the South African Network for Nuclear Education, Science and Technology (SAN – NEST) workshop on “Future Nuclear” research and knowledge creation, also known as “Green Frontiers” on 3 July 2017. The workshop aimed to bring together stakeholders in the…
Maths Refresher Course
This course is compulsory for all students that are enrolled for WISN111 All bona fide first year students enrolled for programs/curriculums which include the module(s) WISN111 and/or MATE111 must attend the refresher course. This implies that all Engineering and BMI students, the specific BSc, BCom and BA students enrolled for the module…
Faculty of Health Sciences: Understanding IPC in the era of Covid-19 - Free CPD accredited webinar
[accordion] Scope of the webinar course Due to the effects of COVID-19 and in preparation for the 3rd wave, the CSIR team has developed a course on both COVID-19 and TB Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) management in healthcare settings. This webinar course consists of 5 modules (Wednesday - Tuesday, 10:00 - 12:00) and is…
6th Food Security and Safety Seminar by Dr D Naicker (SGS)
You are cordially invited to the 6th Food and Safety Seminar by Dr Dharmarai Naicker (SGS) Theme: Food safety standards save lives: the South African landscape to ensure safe food from farm to fork. Dr Dharmarai Naicker has business management experience, managing science as a business at an executive level (15…
Workshop: Generative AI’s Impact on Research and Education
You are cordially invited to a workshop on "Generative AI’s Impact on Research and Education", presented by Mr Sidney Engelbrecht from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. Senior Researchers, Research Supervisors, Emerging researchers, ethics committee members and Scientific committee members are invited to join. This workshop plans…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-sciences/statistics
Statistics
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, You can begin your academic journey by applying for the BCom in Statistics in your first year. This programme offers a comprehensive foundation in the collection, organisation, analysis, and interpretation of numerical data. Statistics focuses on gathering accurate information, summarising it for clarity, drawing meaningful conclusions, and using…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Economics Statistics Business management , Degree options, BCom in Statistics Degree duration: 3 years, full time Offered at the Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculuim code: 5FGH02 BCom in Statistics - Extended Programme Degree duration: 4 years, full time Offered at the Mahikeng [M] campus Curricluim code: 5XGH01 , Admission requirements, BCom in Statistics APS: 24 Mathematics: Level 4 (50% and more) English: Level 4 (50% and more) BCom in Statistics - 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 , Data Analyst Statistical Consultant Market Research Analyst Financial Analyst Biostatistician Data Scientist Quantitative Analyst Epidemiologist Business Intelligence Analyst Data Engineer Risk Analyst , Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD These postgraduate degrees are offered at Potchefstroom [P] [/accordion] Yearbook
Mock In Other Media
Dear school-leaver, in today’s fast-changing world of business, finding your place requires hard work. If words such as prosperity and success attract your attention, you are at the right place. This value-driven faculty offers you: Dynamic and quality education; High academic standards that are internationally evaluated; Accreditation with…, Fields of study, Accounting Sciences Business School Economic Sciences Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management Management Sciences Tourism Management, Research and Innovation, [accordion collapsed], bhive EDC, The aim of the bhive EDC is to develop an entrepreneurial mind-set under students. They empower individuals to turn their business visions into flourishing enterprises. Read more ., Global Innovative Forefront Talent (GIFT), The main focus of GIFT is to develop an empirically tested talent body of knowledge that will set the standard and guidelines for the effective application of talent management practices in the workplace. Read more ., TELIT-SA, TELIT-SA is a research entity committed to create an interdisciplinary research community of practice to enhance best practices for teaching and learning with technology., TRADE, TRADE (an acronym for TRAde and Development Economics) is a research focus area at the North-West University specialising in the fields of international trade and economic development., TREES, This research unit’s goal is to publish quality and relevant tourism research within economic environs and societies and thereby contributing towards the strengthening of communities and the tourism industry as a whole. Read more ., WORKWELL, The focus is on identification and development of policies to optimise utilisation of organisational resources, while maintaining a focus on issues of diversity and a developing economy. Read more ., OPTENTIA, The mission of the Optentia research unit is to develop and organise knowledge for the optimal expression of individual, social and institutional potential, with a specific interest in the African context., UARM, The mission of UARM research unit is to empower senior risk stakeholders in the private and public sectors to better understand and manage behavioural risk., MANAGEMENT CYBERNETICS, The Management Cybernetics research entity was established to optimize collaboration between academia and industry incorporating management and engineering sciences [/accordion] NWU Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, In other media, The NWU's Prof Raymond Parsons joins Petr Redelinghuys to look at market and business news - Classic FM OFM Loopbaanfokus: Geoktrooieerde rekenmeesterskap - OFM State halts its R10bn long-term plan to fully treat acid mine water - Mail & Guardian Ramaphosa moves to tackle growth-sapping electricity crisis by increasing licence-…
Economic Sciences with Information Systems
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Information Systems involves analysing and organising business information through the application of technology. This field blends core concepts from management, operations, and information systems theory with computer science and engineering methods to effectively manage an organisation's data. With our BCom in Information Systems, you'll dive…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Introduction to Computers and Programming Introduction to Programming Object-oriented Programming Computer Organisation and Architecture Systems Analysis Introduction to Networks Electronic Business Introduction to Databases Systems Design Web Programming Project Management for Information Systems…, Degree options, BCom in Information Systems Degree Duration: 3 years, full time Offered at the Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculuim code: 5GVH01 BCom in Information Systems - Extended Programme Degree Duration: 4 years, full time Offered at Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculuim code: 5XVH01 , Admission requirements, BCom in Information Systems APS: 24 Mathematics: Level 4 (50%) English: Level 4(50%) BCom in Information Systems - Extended Programme APS: 21 Mathematics: Level 3 (40%) or Mathematics Literacy: Level 4 (50%) English: Level 3 (40%) , Career opportunities , Business Analyst ERP Specialist Web Content Manager Project Manager Database Analyst Database Administrator Application Developer IS Security Manager E-Business Manager Application Analyst Data Analyst Information systems manager IT consultant IT technical support officer IS/IT Auditor Systems Analyst , Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Information Systems include: BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD These postgraduate degrees are offered at Mahikeng [M] [/accordion], , Yearbookhttps://library.nwu.ac.za/worldcat-discovery
WorldCat Discovery
What is WorldCat Discovery?, WorldCat Discovery helps people easily find and get resources available at our library and in libraries worldwide through a single search of WorldCat and familiar, authoritative e-content collections. It also connects users to our collections via popular websites where people start their research., In WorldCat Discovery, you can, Search across our collections with a single search Limit your results to online items and available sources Access our libraries all the time Search open-access collections in the search results, How to use WorldCat Discovery, WorldCat Discovery LibGuide Introduction to WorldCat Discovery Search in WorldCat Discovery, How to Search for Information, Finding more accessible information: Textbooks, Databases, [accordion collapsed], List of databases included in every search, Academic Search Complete Access Engineering Africa-Wide Information African Journals AHFS Consumer Medication Information Applied Science & Technology Source American Chemical Society Art & Architecture Complete Artstor ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials Audiobook Collection (EBSCOhost) Business Source Complete CAB Abstracts Cambridge…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-earns-renewable-energy-initiative-award-solar-investments
NWU earns Renewable Energy Initiative Award for solar investments
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) ongoing commitment to sustainable energy through its trail-blazing solar projects across its campuses has earned it the Renewable Energy Initiative Award from the Higher Education Facility Management Association of Southern Africa (HEFMA) on 17 October. “Winning this award among 26 Southern African universities…
Postgraduate Qualifications - Economics
DEGREE FIELD OF STUDY DESCRIPTION OF THE DEGREE CAMPUSES Method of Delivery, Requirements, Honours Economics with Applied Economics 5EPL02:E601M This degree helps students to display a profound knowledge of & insight into the economic & business environments. Students will also be able to solve problems in conjunction with other disciplines. Mahikeng Full-time Honours Economics 5EPL01:E601 This degree helps students to…
TELIT-SA Showcase 2017 – inventive research for education and training in SA
The team from TELIT-SA is committed to innovation and with this in mind recently hosted their first Research Showcase. The event took place on Friday, 10 November 2017, and saw several members of the interdisciplinary research team presenting their current research projects to members of the campus community. The research focus area –…https://law.nwu.ac.za/saltc-2024/programme
Programme
Welcome Theme of the Conference Research Methodology WorkshopConference Programme RegistrationAbstractsSponsors Your Host UniversitySLTSA The Venue Programme Keynote Speakers [accordion] Prof Bismark Mzubanzi Tyobeka Principal and Vice-Chancellor – North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa Former Chief Executive Officer:…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-binary-space-champions-innovative-technology
NWU and Binary Space champions innovative technology
The Robotics team at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark aims to encourage technology-orientated individuals to become involved in the exciting world of automation and innovation in a fun and highly educating way. The field of robotics is not only experiencing an increase in interest around the globe, but is also a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-signs-memorandum-understanding-ndebele-kingship-council
NWU signs memorandum of understanding with Ndebele Kingship Council
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Ndebele Kingship Council and the North-West University (NWU) on Wednesday, 18 July 2018. An opportunity for cooperation between the Ndebele Kingship Council and the university was identified and the MOU captures the joint interest and establishes a long-term relationship. The…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-women-are-finalists-prestigious-science-awards
NWU women are finalists for prestigious science awards
While celebrating Women’s Month and in particular South African women’s extraordinary achievements, two young women researchers of the North-West University (NWU) who, are excelling in their fields, have been announced finalists for the prestigious South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA). A student of the NWU is also in the run for a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-women-shine-prestigious-science-awards
NWU women shine at prestigious science awards
North-West University (NWU) women continue to shine during Women’s Month and their extraordinary achievements do not go unnoticed. On 15 August a researcher from the NWU took home a South African Women in Science award and a student received the DST-Albertina Sisulu Fellowship award for her doctoral studies at the prestigious award ceremony…https://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-traces-operational-research-back-world-war-ii
Inaugural lecture traces operational research back to World War II
Operational research (OR) is modern and highly sophisticated but its origins can be traced back to 1939 when the Royal Air Force began expanding the range of radar. Prof Philip Pretorius recently took the audience on a bit of a history lesson on OR with his inaugural lecture on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/andre-fouche-rugby-institutes-best