Bachelor of Commerce (Computer Science & Information Systems) at Nelson Mandela University

Programme overview

Computer Science and Information Systems graduates from this university are highly sought after by local and international IT companies. This curriculum combines Computer Science with essential subjects for the business world, such as accounting, business management and economics. New modules in Computer Science & Information Systems focus on e-commerce, web technology and multimedia.

Faculty: Business and Economic Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Computer Science and Information Systems graduates from this university are highly sought after by local and international IT companies. This curriculum combines Computer Science with essential subjects for the business world, such as accounting, business management and economics. The published curriculum is an NQF Level 7 qualification of 370 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 390. Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. · An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 390. · NSC achievement rating of at least level 60% for Mathematics.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 13 April 2026. Applications for MBChB, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Extended, BPharm and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) close on 30 June 2026.

Early applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad) close on 03 August 2026; late applications close on 30 September 2026.

International student applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, BPharm and BRad) close on 30 September 2026. The application fee for international students is R500 per year; online applications by South African applicants carry no application fee.

Student accommodation applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.

2026 down-payments before registration: R10 600 full-time (R6 200 part-time) for degrees, postgraduate diplomas, advanced diplomas, Masters and Doctorates; R7 500 full-time (R5 200 part-time) for diplomas and certificates; enrolment fee R1 770. International students pay 100% upfront.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.mandela.ac.za

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