Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) IT

The Department of Computing Sciences offers a range of undergraduate, Postgraduate and Masters modules to complement the different degree programmes offered.

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) IT Programmes

Undergraduate Degree

• Bachelor of Commerce (Computer Science and Information Systems)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Information Systems and Business Management)

Postgraduate Honour Degree

• Bachelor of Commerce Honours (Computer Science and Information Systems)
• Bachelor of Commerce Honours (Information Systems and Business Management)
• Bachelor of Science Honours (Computer Science)

Postgraduate Master Degree

• Master of Commerce (Computer Science and Information Systems) Research
• Master of Science (Computer Science and Information Systems) Research

Doctor Of Phillosophy

• Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Information Systems)

Entry Requirements

Qualification	Minimum Statutory Entry Requirement
Higher Certificate	Pass NSC with: A minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, together with any other university requirements.
Diploma	Pass NSC with: A minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, coupled with an achievement rating of 3 (40–49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (this excludes LO which is 10-credits), together with any other university requirements.
Bachelors Degree	Pass NSC with: A minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, coupled with an achievement rating of 4 (50–59%) or better in four recognised 20-credit NSC subjects (this excludes LO which is 10-credits), together with any other university requirements.

Application Procedure For Undergraduate

• Your online application form must be accompanied by:
  1. a certified copy of your final Grade 11 exam results or;  
  2. a certified copy of your most recent Grade 12  (June/Sept) exam results (no March results), or
  3. a certified copy of your matriculation certificate/statement of results if you have already passed Grade 12/completed schooling,
  4. certified copies of your diploma/degree certificates plus academic record(s) and certificate(s) of conduct if you have studied elsewhere,
  5. a certified copy of your ID (birth certificate if still waiting for ID),
  6. a certified copy of the identity document of your parent/legal guardian/surety,
  7. declaration by your parent / legal guardian / surety if you are a dependant, or currently at school, or studying at a tertiary institution, or have recently left school and do/will not have permanent employment when applying or studying at the University.

Application Procedure For Postrgraduate

• Your application form must be accompanied by:

1. a certified copy of your matriculation/school leaving certificate,
2. certified copies of your diploma/degree certificates plus academic record(s) and certificate(s) of conduct,
3. a certified copy of your ID,
4. a certified copy of the identity document of your parent/legal guardian/surety,
5. declaration by your parent / legal guardian / surety if you are a dependant, or studying at a higher education institution, or do/will not have permanent employment when applying or studying at the University.
6. postgraduate (U24) application form.