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BSc with Tourism
Jul 28, 2025 - [accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Discover a unique blend of science and tourism with our Bachelor of Science in Tourism. Offered through the School of Biological Sciences, this distinctive qualification combines the best of natural sciences and tourism management, preparing you to lead in the growing fields of ecotourism, sustainable development and conservation. Our BSc Tourism…, Core subjects , Tourism consists of the following subjects: Introduction to Tourism Management Applied Tourism Management Tourism Marketing Sustainable Ecotourism Management Introduction to Event Management (choice module) Game Farm Management Applied Event Management (choice module) As well as the additional subjects relevant to the curriculum e.g. Zoology/…, Degree options, BSc Tourism Management, Botany and Zoology ** This degree lies within the Natural and Agricultural Sciences ** Degree Duration: 3 years, full-time Offered on the Potchefstroom Campus [P] Curriculum code: 2DJH16 BSc Tourism Management, Geography and Botany ** This degree lies within the Natural and Agricultural Sciences ** Degree Duration: 3…, Admission requirements, BSc Tourism Management, Botany and Zoology ** This degree lies within the Natural and Agricultural Sciences ** APS 26 Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) Physical Sciences level 4 (50-59%) Afrikaans/ English Level 4 (50% or more) BSc Tourism Management, Geography and Botany ** This degree lies within the Natural and Agricultural Sciences ** APS 26…, Career opportunities , Graduates of the BSc Tourism programme are equipped to pursue careers that combine scientific insight with tourism expertise. Possible career paths include: Sustainable tourism and conservation sustainable and ecotourism coordinator community tourism development officer cultural and heritage tourism consultant nature-based tourism planner…, Postgraduate studies, Bachelor of Arts Honours in Tourism Management Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Tourism Management Master of Commerce in Tourism Management Master of Arts in Tourism Management Doctor of Philosophy in Economic and Management Sciences with Tourism Management Please visit the postgraduate page for more info. [/accordion] Yearbookhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/test2025
Test2025
Aug 18, 2025 - Overview, At the NWU Business School we strive to change the way our students think about business . We want our students to become manager-leaders in their own right; to walk away with real-world skills , international accreditation and pioneering research . The NWU Business School has three sites of delivery, situated in Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/postgrad-diploma-management
Postgrad Diploma in Management
Feb 18, 2022 - The NWU Business School aims to provide professional postgraduate management leaders. We are focused on combining theory and practice, in order to fully develop the strategic leadership potential of business managers. Leaders will acquire skills with regard to best business practices and thought-leadership that can successfully be applied to the…, Introduction, The Postgraduate Diploma in Management of the North-West University is offered by the NWU Business School and is accredited by the Higher Education Quality Council (HEQC) (NQF 8) in South Africa. The NWU is reckoned as one of the best-managed universities in South Africa. The NWU Business School has been delivering competent graduates to Southern…, General information, It is essential that you read the A-Rules of the NWU in order to get more info on qualifications, applications, registration, assessment, terminations, etc. The A-Rules is available on the NWU website. A student should also read the faculty rules for more clarity. See http://www.nwu.ac.za/yearbooks All information for the PGDIP programme is on the…, E-Fundi (Student Portal for Tutorial Letters, Assignments, etc), eFundi is the electronic learning platform where individual module sites are created. All academic information is uploaded, including assignments, important dates, additional reading material, assignment feedback, participation and examination marks, etc. All registered students have access to eFundi. When you sign up to use eFundi, your username…, Applications and Admissions, Applications can be done only online (See NWU website) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students must have a Bachelor degree with 360 credits. BTech. (NQF 7) students will be considered if they obtained 60% in the final year of study, plus 2 years’ working experience. Students who have obtained an Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) will be considered if they obtained…, Important Dates, Important Dates 2022 PGDM Calendar for 2022, Module Structure, Code: 5FCD05 (FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME) AND (5HAD05 – DISTANCE) Campus: Mahikeng, Potchefstroom Delivery mode: Full-time, part-time or distance Module Structure, Prescribed Books, Prescribed books list (First semesters), Lecturer Contact information, Lecturer Contact Information List, Contact us, General email: PGDip-inquiries@nwu.ac.za Click on https://zfrmz.com/gwAqDstcTCG7itm0VQdw to enquire. [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/mba
MBA
Jun 30, 2022 - You will walk away with real-world skills, international accreditation and pioneering research. The MBA qualification is regarded as the flagship of business training worldwide and at the NWU Business School, we aim to provide just that, a qualification that is accredited and will provide the tools to succeed in the business environment. The NWU…, About, Get your MBA (accredited on NQF level 9) in 2 years, from the NWU Business School. Walk away with real-world skills, international accreditation and pioneering research. Admissionn requirements are a qualification on NQF level 8 (a 4-year professional degree, honours degree or a Post-graduate Diploma) and 3-4 years relevant work experience. The…, Sites and methods of delivery, Since the start of the Covid-19 disruption all classes are delivered online. However, our normal teaching mode is contact classes with simultaneous online teaching. Classes takes place every second Saturday, plus a week-long study school once per semester. Duration: The minimum duration and maximum duration of the MBA programme are respectively…, Admission requirements, Admission to the MBA programme is subjected to strict criteria and in accordance with accredited business schools and best practices. MBA applicants must be in the possession of the following minimum requirements: A completed official application form PLUS a written motivational letter on doing the MBA; and One or more of the following post-school…, Accreditation, Fully HEQC accredited; NQF-level 9 MBA The NWU Business School MBA has been accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). For our students it is a guarantee that they receive business training of the highest international standards. The NWU Business School are also accredited with the Association of African Business Schools (AABS) and is a member…, How to apply/register, Step 1 In order to apply for admission, a prospective student needs to complete an online application and submit all the required supporting documents as indicated in the Guidelines for applicants, namely a CV,a motivational letter, application fee, as well as certified copies of ID document, academic records and related certificates. Applications…, Contact details, Elma Senekal elma.senekal@nwu.ac.za +27 18 299 1379 Chrisna Lloyd chrisna.lloyd@nwu.ac.za +27 18 285 2759 Click here to enquirehttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/executive-education
Executive Education
Sep 07, 2021 - Executive Education describes various non-formal programmes for working professionals with practical content that impact their professional and personal development. Executive Programs are targeted toward managers and executives from middle- to upper-management levels and entry-level managers. Executive programs are characterised as generic…, Executive Education, Fundamental Management This programme will empower emerging managers with a solid foundation of business skills and knowledge to fully develop their intellectual capability, and ultimately add significant value to the organisation and to qualify for a further promotion. Middle Management The objective of the Middle Management Programme is to…, Project Management, Project Management After studying this module, participants should be able to understand the nature of projects, project management as well as project lifecycles and phases. Participants will learn to understand human resource and communications management and the importance of quality management, project time planning and cost management. This…, Forensic Short Courses, Forensic Short Courses These short courses aim to equip learners with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to effectively participate in the prevention and combating of commercial crime. These courses are presented on contact or distance basis over a period of six months each. No registration fees are required and all study material will…, Programmes presented by Thinking Fusion Africa, Leadership in the connection economy This programme, with an exclusive leadership focus, is unique in design and implementation. It equips leaders to lead, think and behave differently in order to make a profound difference in their teams and in their organisations. Women who lead The programme equips women leaders to find their voice, be brave,…, Other Short Learning Programmes (SLP), Other Short Learning Programmeshttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/contact-details
Contact details
Jun 06, 2022 - Contact details, Ms. Janine Erasmus Tel: +27 18 285 2895 SLP on Project Management Advanced SLP on Project Management Mrs. Rentia Conradie Tel: +27 18 285 2825 SLP on Fundamental Management SLP on Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management & Stress Management SLP in Basic Principles for Operations Management Forensic Courses Mrs. Didi Ungerer Tel: +27 18 285…, Address, Postal address: NWU Business School North-West University Potchefstroom Campus Private Bag x6001 Potchefstroom, 2520 Physical address: Economic and Management Sciences Building E3 Room 402 North-West University Potchefstroom Campus Potchefstroom, 2531 Physical address: K14 Building: Cnr Thabo Mbeki & Esselen Street North-West University (off…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/research-clusters
Research Clusters
Aug 20, 2021 - Research Clusters, The NWU Business School wants to be known for research that provides practical business solutions with scientific contributions to the broader field of management. The NWU Business School consists of two scientific committees with research clusters in the field of General Management and People’s Management. These research clusters form the basis for…, General Management Scientific Committee is chaired by Prof Ronnie Lotriet and consists of the following clusters:, Financial Management Wealth creation and Value-based management Contact: Prof Anet Smit, IT & Operations Management, Focussed on the application of IT principles for the smooth operation of a business entity. Contact: Dr Kaizer Ndlovu , Entrepreneurship, Family businesses and corporate entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship networks. Contact: Prof Stephan van der Merwe, Marketing, The focus of the cluster is broadly defined as Marketing management within all its facetted. However, the cluster also caters for some specific marketing research topics and strongly encourages research in the fields of branding, promotion, customer behaviour and satisfaction. Contact: Prof Christo Bisschoff, People Management Scientific Committee is chaired by Prof Leon Jackson and consists of the following clusters:, Human Resource Management, Diversity management, Workplace bullying and conflict handling, Organisational behaviour and leadership, Work engagement, Trust building and Emotional intelligence. Contact: Prof Leon Jackson, Organizational Behaviour, Contact: Prof Yvonne du Plessis , Organizational Culture, Contact: Prof Yvonne du Plessis, Labour Relations, Contact: Prof Christoff Botha Leadership Contact: Prof Leon Jacksonhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/phd
PhD
Apr 09, 2022 - We have a proven research footprint that stems from its rigorous research philosophy and publishing embedded in an ethos of quality and relevance. Our focus is to produce high-impact publications, such as accredited conference papers book chapters and accredited journal articles, from PhD theses. We encourage research with a strong focus on…, Overview, Our research based PhD, a part-time programme , in Business Administration is offered at NQF level 10. Before selection , candidates should demonstrate: Experience and enthusiasm Research expertise Control of and Focus on the topic of study The study itself should bear testimony to a relevant and clear research problem, exceptional research…, Admission requirements, The study programme must contribute to the research programme (s) of the University as determined by the different research focus areas/units. All PhD students are required to submit at least one article in a Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) accredited journal before graduation. In the case of an article format thesis, a…, Application process, Yearly applications dates are as follows: 1 September to 31 January with application deadline being 31 January Our selection process is transparent and seeks exceptional research candidates who can contribute to the improvement of our research outputs andmake a theoretical and practical contribution to the field of business studies. We appoint…, Apply Here, Important Info How to Apply Apply Online, Selection process, Two pre-selection workshops are organised by the research office of the Business School as follows: First selection workshop in March (held in Potchefstroom) for applications closing on 31 January. Responsible parties during the selection process: The NWU Business School Research Office is responsible for the collection of relevant application…, Important notices and fees, University administration will confirm all applications received. Incomplete applications will not be submitted onto the system until all outstanding documents have been received. For payable fees contact: E-mail: MC-studyfees@nwu.ac.za (Mahikeng) and PUK-studyfees@nwu.ac.za (Potchefstroom) For financial support services contact: E-mail: PUK-…, Contact details for further enquiries, Potchefstroom & Vanderbijlpark Mr Tebogo Tebejane Tel: +27 18 299 4130 Christie Munro Tel: +27 18 285 2500 Mahikeng Campus Ms Sophy Mogorosi Tel: +27 18 389 2827 Research Manager Prof Joseph N Lekunze Tel: +27 18 389 2235 [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/LeopardsLair
Leopards Lair
Jun 07, 2024 - Leopards Lair , DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS IDEA OR INVENTION?, We are challenging all NWU and VUT students with a business idea or invention to enter the NWU’s Leopards Lair competition., PITCH YOUR IDEA AND WIN BIG!, Come and pitch your idea to the leopards and stand a chance to win your share of R100 000 in prizes that will be invested to fund your idea, business or invention. , The competition process:, 1. Complete the application (see link below) - entries close 30 August 2018 at midnight! 2. All entries will be screened, and successful entrants will be announced and informed on 01 September 2018 3. Entrants will receive training from 10-13 September per campusfrom professionals to prepare for final pitches 4. Pitches per campus will be…, ENTRY FORM, Do not miss out on this brilliant opportunity! CONTACT DETAILS: For more information email: innovation@nwu.ac.zahttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/IPSHRM-Postgrad
IPHRM I Postgrad
Sep 09, 2025 - OUR RESEARCH AIM, “The purpose of doing research is to solve problems that limit the growth and development of societies, communities, businesses and individuals. At the NWU, we remind ourselves constantly that we are here to make a difference in people’s lives and to nurture nature. By taking care of some of the problems humanity faces today and producing students…, Honours Degrees, Degrees presented in Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark and Mahikeng campuses. HONOURS DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT This programme will allow you professionalregistration at the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Human Resources Management HONOURS DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY This programme will allow you professional…, Master's degrees, Our master’s qualifications are designed to provide students with an advanced basis of theory as well as the application of the principles of human resource management, labour relations and industrial psychology in research and the business world. The degree prepares students for research-based postgraduate study at NQF level 10 and has as purpose…, Doctoral degrees, A PhD degree is a full research degree, requiring a thesis (with a minimum of 360 credits), which contributes 100% of the final grade. In general, PhD candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are conversant with the relevant literature, have clear research capabilities, and are able to present their research in the required format. In…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trees/published_research
Published research outputs
Aug 21, 2024 - Research outputs Over several years, TREES has established itself as a leading tourism research entity that is contributing to alleviating the scarce skills in tourism research in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa (through post-graduate studies), as well as growing the field of knowledge through published research. Three programmes have been…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/postdoctoral-fellows
Postdoctoral Fellows
Nov 18, 2020 - Dr Tonja Blom, Tonja is a postdoctoral fellow under the administration of Prof Yvonne du Plessis since August 2017. She obtained her Doctorate in Business Leadership in 2015 at UNISA. Her doctorate study focuses on organisational change and leadership and her unique contribution presents a practical roadmap for companies to navigate change. She is working as a…, Dr Hazvineyi A Saurombe, Hazvie is a postdoctoral fellow under the administration of Prof Yvonne du Plessis since May 2017. She obtained her PhD in Business Management in 2017 at NWU. Her PhD study was on the development of an ecotourism culture framework for Zimbabwe. She is working as a co-researcher, specifically on the qualitative phase, of the Organisational Research…Mrs Petro Smith has 25 years’ experience in human resource development, learning and development, skills development facilitation and curriculum/material design in the financial and manufacturing industries, and the government and parastatal spheres.
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Petro Smith
Jun 07, 2024 - Mrs Petro Smith has 25 years’ experience in human resource development, learning and development, skills development facilitation and curriculum/material design in the financial and manufacturing industries, and the government and parastatal spheres.Renier Els has 22 years’ experience in military training, including training of trainers, facilitation, assessment, moderation, quality assurance/management of training, of which the last seven years were in a senior management capacity for training (branch warrant officer). His research expertise lies in human resource development, training and…
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Renier Els
Sep 08, 2022 - Renier Els has 22 years’ experience in military training, including training of trainers, facilitation, assessment, moderation, quality assurance/management of training, of which the last seven years were in a senior management capacity for training (branch warrant officer). His research expertise lies in human resource development, training and…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/small-business-advisory-bureau-sbab/course-fees-enquiries