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Economic Sciences with Informatics
Dec 02, 2024 - [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/economic-sciences/statistics
Statistics
Sep 12, 2024 - [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] Yearbookhttps://commerce.nwu.ac.za/riskmanagement
Risk Management
Jan 21, 2025 - Dive deep into the theoretical foundations of risk, exploring concepts from financial risk to operational and strategic risks. You'll learn to identify potential threats, evaluate their impact, and develop comprehensive risk management strategies. Through a blend of rigorous coursework and cutting-edge research, you'll gain insights into risk…, Degrees offered in this Field of Study, BCom Economic Sciences with Risk Management BCom Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics & Risk Management Applied Risk Management is only offered as a postgraduate programme . If you are interested, please visit UARM for information UARMhttps://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trees/proud-moments
Proud Moments
Aug 21, 2024 - , ICOT conference in Greece Photo of Dr Chambwe in Greece Dr Chambwe won the Best Paper Award for Emerging Scholars ISCONTOUR (Student conference) Photos depicting best paper award Botha won the best paper award at ISCONTOUR (Student Conference) Tourism, Hospitality & Events International Conference photo showing two people (Kruger and Viljoen)…, Prof van der Merw receiving the reward for most productive senior researcher Prof van der Merwe is the first runner-up for Most productive senior researcher at the NWU. Dr Viljoen receives an award on stage. Dr Viljoen receives a Research Foundation Award for Researcher Ratings Researcher ratings award Dr Matiza receives a Research Foundation…, PhD graduation announcement PhD Graduation announcement PhD Graduationshttps://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/bhive-events
bhive Events
Sep 03, 2024 - Below are the Bhive events scheduled for the year: 26 Feb - 1 March 2024: Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP) Train-the-Trainer (TTT) 02 March 2024: Enactus Membership training 08 April 2024: EDHE Intervarsity Launch 06-19 April 2024: Enactus Regional Competition 11 May 2024: Startup Bootcamp 15 May - 9 October 2024: STEP Student…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/business-competitions
Business Competitions
Jan 31, 2025 - , Leopard’s Lair Student Business Competition, Leopard’s Lair is an annual business competition aimed at NWU students with innovative business ideas. Designed to inspire and support student entrepreneurship, the competition provides a launchpad for promising business ventures. Eligibility: Open to all NWU students, Leopard’s Lair encourages applications from those at any stage of business…, Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) Intervarsity, The EDHE Intervarsity is a national competition for student entrepreneurs, spotlighting the most innovative and impactful business ideas across South African universities. The competition encourages students to bring their ideas to life and gain practical business experience. Eligibility: Open to all NWU students, the EDHE Intervarsity fosters a…, Pitch Your Business! Competition, In partnership with Radio Pulpit, Radio Cape Pulpit and TBN Africa, this competition invites entrepreneurs to showcase their business ideas for a chance to win media exposure and mentorship. Eligibility: Open to aspirant and early-stage community-based entrepreneurs across Africa. Benefits of Participation : Access to entrepreneurship training…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/student-entrepreneurship-initiatives
Student Entrepreneurship Initiatives
Mar 14, 2025 - student, , Enactus Enactus NWU is part of the global Enactus network, a student-led organisation dedicated to community empowerment through social entrepreneurship. Enactus mobilises students, academic leaders, and business professionals to develop entrepreneurial projects that positively impact local communities. Eligibility: Open to all NWU students,…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa/itlt-digital-futures-symposium
iTLT: Digital Futures Symposium
Mar 12, 2025 - iTLT: Digital Futures Symposium, Accelerating Education through AI: Collaborative Innovation for the Future, Date: 17–18 March 2025 Location: NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus Venue: Tsebonokeng Hall Registrations are now closed. Thank you for your support. The TELIT-SA team will be in touch with all registered delegates. Programme Keynote Speakers: Professor Helen Crompton Click and drag to resize , Prof Helen Crompton, Executive Director, Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning, ODUGlobal... (read more) ×, Executive Director, Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning, ODUGlobal, Prof Helen Crompton Prof. Helen Crompton is the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning (RIDIL) at ODUGlobal and a Professor of Instructional Technology at Old Dominion University. Holding a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education and Technology in Education, Prof. Crompton specializes in research on technology…, Prof Koen DePryck, Director, Challenge Based Impact Lab, Montclair State University... (read more) ×, Director, Challenge Based Impact Lab, Montclair State University, Prof Koen DePryck Prof. DePryck is a leading expert in innovation, knowledge management, and e-learning. His expertise spans thorough various educational fields including blended learning, adult and distance education, and technology-enhanced learning. With a focus on instructional technology-enhanced learning, curriculum development, and…, Mario Paiano, Fontys University of Applied Sciences Centre of Expertise AI for Society – Team Blended Learning Netherlands ... (read more)https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/ekonomiese-wetenskappe/vervoereknomie-en-logistieke-bestuur
Vervoereknomie en logistieke bestuur
Dec 02, 2024 - 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/node/23716
Business Operations with Transport Economics
Dec 02, 2024 - [accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Transport Economics is essential for understanding the physical movement of freight and passengers from origin to destination, ensuring they arrive in the right place, in the desired condition, and at the expected time. These activities are vital to the functioning of any economy. With our BCom in Business Operations specialising in Transport…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Introduction to Logistics Logistics Strategies and Customer Service Logistics Business Systems Transportation Planning International Logistics, Degree options, BCom Transport Economics Degree duration: 3 years, full time Offered at Mahikeng [M] and Vanderbijlpark [V] campuses Curriculum code: 5FJH02 BCom Transport Economics - Extended Programme Degree duration: 4 years, full time Offered at the Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculum code: 5XJH02 , Admission requirements, BCom in Business Operations with Transport Management APS: 24 Mathematics: Level 4 (50% and more) English: Level 4 (50% and more) BCom in Business Operations with Transport Management - 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 , Logistics management Supply chain manager Logistics manager Freight forwarder Warehousing Stock control Public transport planner/scheduler/modeller Traffic and travel impact assessor National government, provincial, district and local municipality , Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD These postgraduate degrees are offered at Potchefstroom [P] [/accordion], , YearbookProf Gowokani Chirwa is an Economist with expertise in Health Economics. He obtained his PhD in Economics from the University of York, UK, where he was based at the Centre for Health Economics. His primary research interests include health economics, global health economics, inequality, and poverty, with a particular focus on multidimensional…
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Gowokani Chirwa
Jan 23, 2025 - Prof Gowokani Chirwa is an Economist with expertise in Health Economics. He obtained his PhD in Economics from the University of York, UK, where he was based at the Centre for Health Economics. His primary research interests include health economics, global health economics, inequality, and poverty, with a particular focus on multidimensional…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sweep/home