NWU School of Management Sciences / Skool vir Bestuurswetenskappe

NWU School of Management Sciences / Skool vir Bestuurswetenskappe This is the official page for the School of Management Sciences within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University

The School of Management Sciences within the Faculty of Economic and Managment Sciences at the North-West University presents two programmes;
Marketing Management & Business Management

A degree in Business Management gives you access to a wide variety of career opportunities, as management principles are applied in all organisations. A manager is responsible for the planning and organising of act

ivities and people, as well as the leading and guidance of people. Managers’ main tasks are problem-solving, to lead teams, to facilitate team processes and to regularly communicate with people. With a degree in Marketing Management students are equipped to be able to think strategically in the marketing environment. Students obtain comprehensive exposure to the field of marketing, which enables them to address relevant management matters.

Last week we hosted Dr Yoseph Mamo from the Old Dominion University in the United States and he shared a very insightful...
05/08/2026

Last week we hosted Dr Yoseph Mamo from the Old Dominion University in the United States and he shared a very insightful presentation about the different elements of the global sports industry, giving some very interesting facts and figures regarding the past Soccer World Cup.

The session offered our students a valuable international perspective while connecting key concepts to practical examples from the South African sport environment and past FIFA World Cup. These real-world examples helped demonstrate how sport management principles are applied beyond the classroom.

The presentation also encouraged meaningful discussions and gave students a broader understanding of the opportunities, challenges and constantly evolving nature of the global sport industry.

Some of the students prodvided feedback saying, " I have learnt that you should not limit yourself to opportunities within your country, but also look beyond to other countries."

05/07/2026

One of our front office teams took a break like no other on 24 June — a fully immersive VR wellness session designed to boost morale and melt the stress!

⚡️👌More to come from POWERHub!

Credit to Chantel Muller for facilitating this session.



VigouR VR

18/06/2026

Exam season can be stressful, which is why students at the North-West University Potchefstroom campus took a well-deserved break to recharge through an exciting VR gaming experience! 🚴‍♀️🎮✨

From immersive virtual reality games to laughter-filled moments with friends, the event created the perfect opportunity for students to relax, connect, and release stress before exams begin.

VR gaming offers several benefits during high-pressure academic periods:
✅ Reduces stress and anxiety.
✅ Helps students mentally recharge
✅ Improves mood and motivation
✅ Encourages social interaction and teamwork
✅ Provides a healthy balance between studying and relaxation

A refreshed mind is a productive mind — and sometimes taking a short break is exactly what students need to perform their best academically. 💡📚





Credit to the event coordinator Chantel Muller and team leader Mvuzomuhle Mthethwa

Shout out to our undergrad students who compiled this post:
Mpho Ralitlhalo,
Dineo Mokoena,
Palesa Nyirenda

07/05/2026

We do things differently.
Passion. Care. Well-being.

The POWERHub team hosting staff on the Potchefstroom Campus as part of the 2026 P&C Roadshow.

Full scope to follow



27/04/2026

Captured. 👌😁 The undeniable joy of getting kids active 🔥🥊 VigouR VR NWU Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

28/02/2026

We enjoyed hosting our colleagues from the this past Thursday as part of our Work Hard: Play Hard employee wellness initiative 🤩😆

We saw some impressive moves, laughter and enjoyment beyond measure.
We love this🙆‍♀️

We encourage NWU staff based on the Vanderbijpark Campus to join us every Thursday between 12h00 and 14h00 to play XR sports and fitness games 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️🥊💃🕺

This initiative aims to offer staff a break from sedentary time, boost morale, reduce stress and provide an on-demand solution through accessible, safe and convenient facilities.

We also now open the opportunity for other institutions like universities, colleges and schools to join this initiative and book/outsource the for your impactful staff and student event.

For more information email [email protected]






📍Destination📍Hillside Teachers' College situated in the beautiful Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. 🥅Main goal☑️Growing active esports...
09/12/2025

📍Destination📍
Hillside Teachers' College situated in the beautiful Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

🥅Main goal☑️
Growing active esports in Southern Africa with the approach.

🚀Missions🏃
👩‍🏫Presenting strategies to integrate Active Esports in Teaching & Learning Practices, specifically in Physical Education and the Foundation of Sports. Expanding opportunities for 5.0 implementation. Brainstorming ideas for an esports curriculum due to growing demand.
📖 Discussing research avenues to expand active esports in the literature to support practical implementation.
👩‍💼🏭 Sharing the business models I envision for the and transform Thandekile Ndebele current esports lab to integrate Active Esports to facilitate physical activity. 🚴‍♂️🤸🏃

It was an honour to be afforded the opportunity to share my passion and ideas across disciplines. I was humbled to be treated as the guest of honour and experiencing Zimbabwean tradition and hospitality at HTC. I was also pleasantly surprised walking into the boardroom in the presence of the Vice Principal and HODs across Teaching Disciplines. I was expecting a much smaller gathering.😆

Driving home the importance of the session was the detailed and informative presentation by Sports Director edward chekure concerning the state of esports in Zimbabwe and his vision going forward.

👌🤩I got to present the mission points with my latest favourite technology, the Meta Quest 3, demonstrating a few games and applications. This discussion and demonstration sparked ideas to establish a VR Lab at HTC - and exciting avenue that will transform Teaching & Learning Practices.

I look forward to the collaboration between our institutions with far-reaching impact.

💫A special thanks to Khanyile Dlamini who shared my details with Thandekile, followed by Edward. Without these connections, none of this would have happened.



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Building Tomorrow’s Leaders at Three Rivers High School!Today we launched our enhanced SMS BUILD Leadership Development ...
25/11/2025

Building Tomorrow’s Leaders at Three Rivers High School!

Today we launched our enhanced SMS BUILD Leadership Development Program with the talented learners of Three Rivers High School and what an inspiring journey it was!

Our interactive sessions focused on empowering young leaders with essential skills, including:

- Taking on leadership roles with confidence and responsibility
- Ethical decision-making and effective problem-solving
- Owning and learning from mistakes
- Strengthening communication and active listening
- Exploring personal values and aligning them with school values
- Embracing the power of a growth mindset
- Crafting a meaningful and actionable leadership manifesto

The energy, curiosity and commitment shown by the learners were truly impressive. It’s clear that the next generation of leaders is full of potential, they simply need the right tools, guidance and opportunities to build their leadership skills.

A big thank-you to the Three Rivers High School community for trusting us with this important work. We look forward to continuing the journey of leadership, growth and positive impact together!




The NWU’s 2025 academic promotions process has officially wrapped up — and what an exciting line-up we have to celebrate...
18/11/2025

The NWU’s 2025 academic promotions process has officially wrapped up — and what an exciting line-up we have to celebrate! Congratulations to our promoted colleagues:
🌟 Promoted to Professor: Re-an Müller & Marko van Deventer
🌟 Promoted to Associate Professor: Anita Lennox, Lerato Mdaka, Chantel Muller & Faan Pelser
🌟 Promoted to Senior Lecturer: Falkor Eckardt, Junior Longweni, Kezell Klinck & Thuba Ndlela.

We’re incredibly proud of each colleague’s commitment and excellence. Here’s to continued growth, impact, and success — you make our school shine!

(Our Senior Lecturer promotions were finalised earlier this year, while the Professor and Associate Professor promotions will officially take effect on 1 January 2026.)

At the heart of Chantel Muller's POWER-Hub research and social responsiveness is the goal of instilling a workplace well...
21/10/2025

At the heart of Chantel Muller's POWER-Hub research and social responsiveness is the goal of instilling a workplace wellness culture by offering and validating on-demand (OD) XR sports and fitness gaming solutions. 🏃🚴‍♂️🤸🥊💃

This objective aligned perfectly with the team's recent visit to the FEDU Administrative Staff Event on the Potchefstroom Campus - one team, one culture. A special discussion with Executive Dean Prof. Lloyd Conley and Deputy Dean of T&L, Prof. Kotie Kaiser, further highlighted the need to break down silos across disciplines. This means linking the untapped potential of XR technologies with Teaching and Learning practices at NWU.

Many colleagues enthusiastically 'enrolled' in the fun. Some were 'schooled' in boxing and dancing, while a few 'booked' it out of there, 'flaking' fun, finding the immersion a bit too 'advanced'. Regardless, the FEDU Admin Staff were real 'class' acts—'pencil' pushers by day and pros by fight. 🥊🤸 They took 'calculated' risks, 'erased' their worries for a while, and gave the Hub a good 'grade'! 😁🤩

A special thanks to the team of the day Anita Lennox vd Westhuizen and the research students Senwamadi Moloi.










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11 Hoffman Street
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Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
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