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Engineering

Master of Operations Management at Nelson Mandela University

Nelson Mandela University, South Africa

Programme overview

In their research students must prove that they understand a particular problem in the field of Operations Management and are able to set it out logically, are able to arrive at logical conclusions or a diagnosis, and are then able to make proposals for the improvement/elimination of the problem. The dissertation must comply with the normal requirements and rules with regard to scope, quality and layout.

Faculty: Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology  |  Duration: 1 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The qualification aims to develop intellectual and professional skills and provides the student with the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of independent and original scientific work. This qualification will further provide the student with the opportunity to display competence in the application of relevant research methodologies, and the appropriate written and/or oral communication of the research process and the associated findings. The published curriculum is an NQF Level 9 qualification of 180 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Operations Manager, Production Manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students must have a 65% average for the Bachelor of Technology: Operations Management or equivalent. The research proposal should preferably be aligned with the faculty research themes.

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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