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African historian Prof Toyin Falola receives honorary doctorate from the NWU
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu One of the world’s most-cited African scholars, Professor Toyin Falola, has received an honorary doctorate from the North-West University (NWU). The degree was conferred on 9 May 2025 during a graduation ceremony held at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus. This recognition marks a significant milestone in the…Ermie Steenkamp is an associate professor in the School of Economic Sciences at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). Prof Steenkamp’s research focuses mainly on international market selection, the measurement of market accessibility and export promotion in South Africa, as well as the analysis of export potential on an intra-regional…
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Ermie Steenkamp (TRADE)
Ermie Steenkamp is an associate professor in the School of Economic Sciences at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). Prof Steenkamp’s research focuses mainly on international market selection, the measurement of market accessibility and export promotion in South Africa, as well as the analysis of export potential on an intra-regional…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/safety-management
Safety Management
Safety Management, Overview, Creating safe, compliant and sustainable workplaces is essential across all industries. The BCom in Management Sciences with Safety Management equips students with the knowledge and skills to manage occupational health and safety risks within a broader business context. This qualification prepares graduates for leadership roles in safety auditing…, Degree detail, Degree name : Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) in Management Sciences with Safety Management Modes of delivery and duration : Full time programme: Three years presented on the Vanderbijlpark Campus (Qualification code: 5FPH08) This programme is not presented on the Mahikeng- or Potchefstroom Campuses., Admission requirements, Full time programme: BCom in Management Sciences with Safty Management APS of 24 Mathematics level 3 (40% or more) or Mathematical Literacy level 6 (70% or more) Afrikaans or English level 4 (50% or more) Please refer to the Undergraduate Yearbook (page 115) for a detailed layout of the curriculum., Notable modules in the programme, Strategic Business Management Auditing Safety Management Safety Management Systems Safety Culture, Postgraduate study options, Students with this degree will be considered for the BCom honours in Business Management, which can articulate to a masters and doctorate degree in Business Management., Career opportunities, Safety officer/practitioner Occupational health and safety officer Risk assessment analyst Compliance officer Safety auditor, Talk to us, If you need more information about this programme, please contact the Programme Managers. Mr Ravin Naidoo (Any enquiries about this programme) Prof Rita Klonaridis (Any enquiries about this programme in general in her capacity as Inter Campus Programme Leader) Prof Re-an Müller (Any enquiries about this programmes to the Deputy Director on the…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/bestuurswetenskappe/veiligheidsbestuur
Veiligheidsbestuur
Veiligheidsbestuur [accordion], Oorsig, Die modules in hierdie graad is noukeurig beplan met insette van kundiges in die sake- en veiligheidsbestuurswêreld sowel as toonaangewende ondernemings. Die doel van hierdie graad is om ʼn uitstekende teorie-gebaseerde kurrikulum op ʼn aktiwiteitsgebaseerde wyse te lewer, tesame met addisionele blootstelling aan die werksomgewing. Die module-…, Toelatingsvereistes, APS van 24 Wiskunde vlak 3 (40-49%), of Wiskunde Geletterdheid vlak 6 (70-70%) Addisionele vereistes per Fakultiet se jaarboek /kalendar, Afleweringspunte, Vanderbijlpark [V], Kwalifikasie , BCom in Bestuurswetenskappe met Veiligheidsbestuur, [Kwalifikasie 5FPH08], Nagraadse studies, Studente met hierdie graad sal oorweeg word vir 'n honneurs, meesters en doktorsgraad in Ondernemingsbestuur. [/accordion]https://news.nwu.ac.za/volunteers-needed-groundbreaking-tractor-awareness-rally
Volunteers needed for groundbreaking TRACTOR Awareness Rally
The North-West University (NWU) is calling on volunteers to help bring a transformative awareness campaign to life. Ahead of the launch of the TRACTOR Awareness Rally – a pioneering community initiative to raise awareness about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease – support is needed in areas such as logistics, event coordination, research and media…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/staff-business-management
Staff - Business Management
, PROGRAMME MANAGERS, MAHIKENG CAMPUS, POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS, VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS, Dr Kezell Klinck Dr Kezell Klinck Programme Coordinator Prof Clarise Mostert Prof Clarise Mostert Programme Coordinator Rita Prof Rita Klonaridis Inter Campus Programme Leader & Programme Coordinator: , BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ACADEMIC STAFF, , MAHIKENG CAMPUS, POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS, VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS, Alpheaus Prof Alpheaus Litheko Prof Martin Botha Prof Martin Botha Luzaan Prof Luzaan Hamilton Ellen Prof Ellen Rungani Fani Prof Habofanwe Koloba Marko Prof Marko van Deventer Faan Dr Faan Pelser ALoe Prof Aloe Meintjes Johan L Dr Johann Landsberg Kagiso Dr Kagiso Tsatsimpe Prof Louis van Staden Prof Louis van Staden Marcelle Ms Marcelle Saraiva… Carli Bezuidenhout is a senior lecturer in the School of Economic Sciences at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) where she lectures undergraduate courses in the BCom Economics and BCom International Trade degree programmes. Prior to joining the NWU, she worked in the economic consulting field. The focus of Dr Bezuidenhout’s…
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Carli Bezuidenhout (TRADE)
Carli Bezuidenhout is a senior lecturer in the School of Economic Sciences at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) where she lectures undergraduate courses in the BCom Economics and BCom International Trade degree programmes. Prior to joining the NWU, she worked in the economic consulting field. The focus of Dr Bezuidenhout’s…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-celebrates-international-nurses-day-0
NWU Celebrates International Nurses Day
Nursing is an indispensable, noble profession – the backbone of our healthcare sector. It demands unwavering commitment and a dedication to serve a purpose higher than oneself. Too often, nurses are the unsung heroes of healthcare, but not today. Every year on 12 May, the world celebrates International Nurses Day, marking the anniversary of…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/earth-system-sciences-soils-and-resources/research-team
Research Team
Edward Smit School for Geo- and Spatial Sciences | Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management View profile Dr. Edward Smit is a soil scientist focusing on digital soil mapping, soil physics, and environmental modelling. He completed both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of the Free State, where he…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/natural-and-agricultural-sciences/sluitingsdatums-vir-honneursaansoeke
Sluitingsdatums vir honneursaansoeke
.title-heading { display: none; } Sluitingsdatums vir honneursaansoeke BSc Hons: Biochemie - 19 September 2025 Chemie - 31 Oktober 2025 Fisika - 31 Oktober 2025 Rekenaarwetenskap en Inligtingstelsels - 30 Junie 2025 (Keuringseksamen in Augustus) Wiskundige Statistiek - 19 September 2025 Wiskunde - 22 Januarie 2026 (Evaluasies…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/natural-and-agricultural-sciences/closing-dates-honours-applications
Closing dates for honours applications
.title-heading { display: none; } Closing dates for honours applications: BSc Hons: Biochemistry - 19 September 2025 Chemistry - 31 October 2025 Physics - 31 October 2025 Computer Science and Information System - 30 June 2025 (Selection exam in August) Mathematical Statistics - 19 September 2025 Mathematics - 22 January 2025 (…https://news.nwu.ac.za/ants-and-men-africas-new-trafficking-problem
Of ants and men: Africa’s new trafficking problem
They might be small and largely inconspicuous, but ants are becoming big business for a growing market of enthusiasts. In April, Kenyan authorities intercepted two Belgian teenagers, a Vietnamese national, and a local accomplice as they attempted to smuggle 5 400 live queen ants out of the country. Their illicit cargo, consisting mainly of the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/humanities-are-soul-our-societies-says-top-african-academic
The humanities are the soul of our societies says top African academic
While science and technology are important, these disciplines should not eclipse the need for moral reasoning, history and cultural understanding, said renowned scholar Prof Toyin Falola in a public lecture at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus on 8 May 2025. Emphasising the critical role of humanities education in shaping Africa…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/pitch-your-business-competition-2025
‘Pitch Your Business’ Competition 2025
I Am Youth, Radio Pulpit, NWU’s Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, and the bhive Enterprise Development Centre have joined forces to host the ‘Pitch Your Business!’ Competition. All entrants receive vital business training online for free. Total marketing exposure to the value of R1 million is up for grabs, with the…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/location