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Our Staff
Aug 19, 2025 - , staff The following staff from part of TREES Prof E Slabbert (Research Director) Elmarie.slabbert@nwu.ac.za Prof M Kruger Martinette.kruger@nwu.ac.za Prof S Lucrezi Serena.lucrezi@nwu.ac.za Prof A Viljoen Adam.viljoen@nwu.ac.za Dr T Matiza Tafadzwa.matiza@nwu.ac.za Dr T Makuyana (post-doctoral fellow) Makuyanatawanda@gmail.com Dr M Chambwe (Post…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/TRADE
About us
Aug 20, 2025 - TRADE is a dedicated research focus area within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), with expertise in Development Economics, International Trade, Applied Economics, Financial Markets, Supply Chain & Transport Economics As an established and multi-campus research entity, we have a presence across…, OUR VISION, Driving impactful economic research that shapes policy and promotes sustainable growth locally and globally. TRADE Visual, OUR MISSION, Through our work, we aim to support NWU, local communities, government, and the private sector in fostering a more inclusive, competitive, and productive economy — advancing knowledge, shaping policy, and promoting sustainable economic growth locally, regionally, and globally.http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/TRADE/research
Research
Aug 20, 2025 - TRADE Research, Research Focuses, Guided by national priorities and the research strengths of our members, TRADE has identified and implemented the following five sub-research fields, supported by ongoing special projects: This multidisciplinary research area focuses on the structural and human dimensions of economic development, with strong emphasis on both macroeconomic and…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/TRADE/PG_Studies
Postgraduate Studies
Jun 12, 2025 - TRADE postgrad , Programmes, MCom in International Trade MCom in Economics MSc in Agricultural Economics PhD in International Trade PhD in Economics PhD in Agricultural Economics , Entry requirements, MCom and MSc: The Master's degree programme is demanding from both an academic and time perspective and should not be entered into lightly. To be admitted to the Magister Comercii (MCom) or the Magister Scientiae (MSc) programme at the North-West University, you will need the following: A BA Honours, BSc Honours or BCom Honours degree (or a…, How to apply, Please prepare a focused research outline to submit with your application. The research outline (not exceeding 350 words) should consist of: Your name and the proposed title of your dissertation/thesis. A short background on your choice of topic, a statement of the research problem, and the associated research question(s) that you intend to answer…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/team
The Team
Aug 27, 2025 - , Director, Zandri Dickason-Koekemoer Prof Zandri Dickason-Koekemoer Director of Trade Research Focus Area +27 18 285 2656 Zandri.Dickason@nwu.ac.za Building E3, Office 141, Potchefstroom Campus PhD Risk Management, Mcom Risk Management, MBA Behavioural Finance, Investor Behaviour, Risk Tolerance , Campus coordinators, Mahikeng Campus Prof Ireen Choga Potchefstroom Campus Prof Ermie Steenkamp Vanderbijlpark Campus Prof Sune Ferreira-Schenk , Our team, [accordion collapsed], Accounting, Ms Odette Geyer Vanderbijlpark Campus 23444134@nwu.ac.za Ms Amore Jansen van Vuuren Vanderbijlpark Campus 22345469@nwu.ac.za Ms Jessemaine Manickum Vanderbijlpark Campus Jesse.Manickum@nwu.ac.za Ms Marie Preston Vanderbijlpark Campus Marie.Preston@nwu.ac.za Mr Winsent Saunders Vanderbijlpark Campus 22879846@nwu.ac.za, Economics, Prof Derick Blaauw Potchefstroom Campus Derick.Blaauw@nwu.ac.za Prof Ireen Chonga Mahikeng Campus Ireen.Choga@nwu.ac.za Prof Oladipo Olalekan David Vanderbijlpark Campus olalekan.david@nwu.ac.za Dr Jaques De Jongh Vanderbijlpark Campus Jacques.DeJongh@nwu.ac.za Prof Steve Dunga Vanderbijlpark Campus Steve.Dunga@nwu.ac.za Prof Wynand Grobler…, Agricultural Economics, Dr Ernst Idsardi Potchefstroom Campus Ernst.Idsardi@nwu.ac.za Dr David Spies Potchefstroom Campus David.Spies@nwu.ac.za , International Trade, Prof Carli Bezuidenhout Potchefstroom Campus Carli.Bezuidenhout@nwu.ac.za Prof Henri Bezuidenhout Potchefstroom Campus Henri.Bezuidenhout@nwu.ac.za Dr Lorainne Ferreira Potchefstroom Campus Lorainne.Ferreira@nwu.ac.za Prof Sonja Grater Potchefstroom Campus Sonja.Grater@nwu.ac.za Dr Adelia Jansen van Rensburg Potchefstroom Campus 11798661@nwu.ac…, Risk Management, Prof Zandri Dickason-Koekemoer Potchefstroom Campus Zandri.Dickason@nwu.ac.za Prof Sune Ferreira-Schenk Vanderbijlpark Campus 23261048@nwu.ac.za Mr Johnny Jansen van Rensburg Vanderbijlpark Campus 22730257@nwu.ac.za Mr Danny Mokatsanyane Vanderbijlpark Campus Danny.Mokatsanyane@nwu.ac.za Mr Fabian Moodley Vanderbijlpark Campus Fabian.Moodley@nwu…, Extraordinary members, Prof Jonathan Calof Canada calof@telfer.uottawa.ca Prof Gowokani Chirwa gchirwa@unima.ac.mw Dr Clive Coetzee Cape Town ecoreports@gmail.com Prof Ludo Cuyvers Belgium ludo.cuyvers@uantwerpen.be Dr David Dyason New Zealand david.dyason@gmail.com Dr Marie-Luce Kuhn Stellenbosch mlm@ibis.co.za Prof David Luke United Kingdom D.Luke@lse.ac.uk Dr…, Postdoc Members, Dr Kago Matlhaku Vanderbijlpark k.a.matlhaku@gmail.com Dr Afees Noah Vanderbijlpark Campus noahafees@gmail.com Dr Kazeem Sanusi Potchefstroom Campus sanusikazeemabimbola@yahoo.com [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-innovative-forefront-talent-gift/talent-showcase
Talent Showcase
Oct 04, 2022 - 2022, Gift Roadshow 2. Leadership Course and Strategic Planning 3. Article Writing School, 2021, Special Awards – Excellence Award in Community Engagement Community Engagement Projects , 2020, Webinar with Prof Vlad Vaimanhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences-international-research-conference/ssirc-2022
SSIRC 2022
Mar 13, 2025 - Current Conference, SSIRC_Home, SSIRC 2022, The hybrid Social Sciences International Research Conference (SSIRC) 2022, jointly organized by NWU and OU in Mauritius, was a great success. A total of 85 in-person delegates attended, with 59 virtual presentations over the two days. The pre-conference workshops attracted a large contingency and were well received by the delegates and PhD…, Theme : Navigating Social Sciences research amidst unprecedented disruption, challenge and crisis: Looking to the future, 19 - 21 OCTOBER 2022 in Mauritius InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort, SSIRC 2022 Proceedings , CONGRATULATIONS TO:, 1. 2022 BEST PAPER AWARD WINNER: Dr Kennedy-Palmer - Click here for more information. 2. 2022 BEST STUDENT PAPER AWARD WINNER: Ms A.C Makhaye, promoted by Prof M Subban - Click here for more information. Photos taken during the conference The conference provided an opportunity for researchers in Social Sciences to present a paper either in…, Sub Themes, [accordion collapsed], BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Analysis of Collective Decision-Making Business and Governance in General e-Business and e-Technology Management Entrepreneurship and Small Business Information Systems International Business Management in the Global Economy Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles Service Businesses in a Global Economy/Service Management …, PUBLIC SECTOR / HR, Community Development Education, Culture and Society Growing Older in Context Housing and Care for Older People Human Resources Management Public Sector Management , ECONOMICS, Economics in General Global Economy and Globalization Global Financial Markets and Services Income Distribution and Poverty Law and Economics Monetary Economics Public Economics, FINANCE, Financial Economics International Finance Public Finance , MARKETING / SPORT & LEISURE, International Marketing and Brand Management Marketing Organizational Culture Performance Management Sport Management Tourism and Leisure , TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND INTEGRATION (TI 2 ), TI 2 in Business Management TI 2 in Public sector/HR TI 2 in Economics TI 2 in Finance TI 2 in Marketing/ Sport and Leisure TI 2 in Communication Innovation in Education Implementing Educational technology Strategies in online learning during Covid-19 Digital-assessment approaches Distance education in a post Covid-19 environment Open Education…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/about-us