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1 WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY BUFFALO CITY CAMPUS Faculty of Business Sciences Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology

2 WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY BUFFALO CITY CAMPUS Prospectus 2015 Faculty of Business Sciences Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology

3 MAIN How to use this prospectus Note that this prospectus contains material and information applicable to the whole campus. It also contains detailed information and specific requirements applicable to programmes that are offered by the campus. This prospectus should be read in conjunction with the General Prospectus which includes the University s General Rules & Regulations, which is a valuable source of information. Students are encouraged to contact the Academic Head of the relevant campus if unsure of a rule or an interpretation. Disclaimer Although the information contained in this prospectus has been compiled as accurately as possible, WSU accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions. WSU reserves the right to make any necessary alterations to this prospectus as and when the need may arise. This prospectus is published for the 2015 academic year. Offering of programmes and/or courses not guaranteed Students should note that the offering of programmes and/or courses as described in this prospectus is not guaranteed and may be subject to change. The offering of programmes and/or courses is dependent on viable student enrolment numbers being met (as determined by HOD) and physical and human resources being available. Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page i

4 MAIN IN THIS PROSPECTUS 1 CAMPUS STAFF Campus management & staff, academic staff & qualifications administrative & support staff page 1 2 CAMPUS CONTACTS page 1 3 WELCOME MESSAGE FROM CAMPUS RECTOR page 2 4 INTRODUCTION Campus delivery sites page 3 5 CAMPUS VISION AND MISSION Vision Mission Campus research niche areas page 4 6 FACULTIES, DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMMES Faculties: Business Sciences Science, Engineering & Technology page 7 7 OTHER CAMPUSES CONTACTS page 11 8 BUFFALO CITY CAMPUS GOVERNANCE AND ACADEMIC CALENDAR page 12

5 MAIN 1 CAMPUS STAFF 1.1 Campus management and staff Acting Campus Rector: Buffalo City Mr F Gerber fgerber@wsu.ac.za Potsdam Site Pr Eng(ECSA), M Sc(Eng)(UDW), B Eng(Civil) (Stell), MSAICE, FWISA, MSASEE PA to Campus Director Mrs B Tamakloe btamakloe@wsu.ac.za 1.2 Campus academic staff and qualifications See faculty prospectuses. 2 CAMPUS CONTACTS Unit Section Contact person Contact number Registrar's Office General enquiries Ms U Mqongwana Mr S Ntari Contact address umqongwana@wsu.ac.za sntari@wsu.ac.za Admissions Ms N Mathimba nmathimba@wsu.ac.za Exams Mr S Khohliso skhohliso@wsu.ac.za Finance General enquiries Ms Z Mnqumevu zmnqumevu@wsu.ac.za Accounts Ms N Tshazibana ntshazibana@wsu.ac.za Bursaries Ms N Tshazibana ntshazibana@wsu.ac.za Student Fees Mr S Songca ssongca@wsu.ac.za Financial Aid Ms C Joshua cjoshua@wsu.ac.za Student Affairs Deputy Director: Student Affairs General enquiries: Potsdam Chiselhurst College Street Ms N Nohako-Mtiki nnohako-ntiki@wsu.ac.za Ms F Ramela Ms T Guzi Ms K Mbali framela@wsu.ac.za tguzi@wsu.ac.za kmbali@wsu.ac.za Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 1

6 MAIN Health Care: Potsdam Chiselhurst College Street Ms L Kula Ms V Soldati Ms N Peter lkula@wsu.ac.za vsoldati@wsu.ac.za npeter@wsu.ac.za Counselling Ms P Mahali pmahali@wsu.ac.za Sport Mr B Nontshinga bnontshinga@wsu.ac.za Residences: Potsdam College Street Mr S Ntwanambi Mr D Mafu sntwanambi@wsu.ac.za dmafu@wsu.ac.za Human Resources Human Resources Mr R Angelbeck rangelbeck@wsu.ac.za Operations & ICT Services Secretary Ms P Kuboni pkuboni@wsu.ac.za ICT Services Mr C Naude cnaude@wsu.ac.za General ICT enquiries Ms A Ngogela angogela@wsu.ac.za Facilities Management Mr A Nemutandani anemutandani@wsu.ac.za Marketing, Communications and Advancement General enquiries Ms S Leve sleve@wsu.ac.za Student Recruitment Ms M Hendricks mhendricks@wsu.ac.za Media, Communications Mr T Cezula tcezula@wsu.ac.za Website, Facebook Mr S Hermans shermans@wsu.ac.za Events Ms F Nczia fnciza@wsu.ac.za Graphic Design Ms L Mynhardt lmynhardt@wsu.ac.za Research & Innovation Learning & Teaching Development Library & Information Services General enquiries Ms S Nombewu snombewu@wsu.ac.za General enquiries: Mr M Ngcweleshe mngcweleshe@wsu.ac.za Chiselhurst General enquiries: Ms L Mzalisi lmzalisi@wsu.ac.za Potsdam Acting Deputy Director: Ms N Ntsiko nntsiko@wsu.ac.za LIS services LIS: Potsdam Ms S Lubbe slubbe@wsu.ac.za LIS: Chiselhurst Mr S Mzamo smzamo@wsu.ac.za LIS: College Street Ms A Qomfo aqomfo@wsu.ac.za LIS: Cambridge Ms P Mpambani pmpambani@wsu.ac.za Quality Enhancement General enquiries Ms G Langley glangley@wsu.ac.za 3 CAMPUS RECTOR S MESSAGE It is my pleasure to welcome you to Walter Sisulu University s Buffalo City campus, located on six different delivery sites and has a large footprint within the Buffalo City Metropolitan area. The campus has two faculties, namely the Faculty of Business Sciences and the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology. As a campus we offer a wide range of relevant, affordable and quality programmes aimed at meeting the needs of the labour market and in line with local and national industry and commerce needs. It is the explicit goal of Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 2

7 MAIN the management, the academic division and the administrative and support services of the Buffalo City Campus to assist the students who are enrolled for programmes on the campus. It is our collective wish and goal that students will complete their studies successfully and achieve this goal within the minimum stipulated study period. This prospectus aims to provide new and returning students with an understanding of the academic and support structures at the Buffalo City Campus. It is specifically aimed at providing detailed information on the academic programmes that are offered by the two faculties on the campus. Through this prospectus, the campus seeks to assist and guide students in the selection and rules of the programmes that they envisage to follow. The aim is to keep the prospectus in an easy-to-read format. It is, however, acknowledged that students may have unanswered questions even after reading the prospectus. Should a student have the need for more information on a programme, for clarification on the interpretation of the rules, or find it difficult to select a course using the prospectus, then they are encouraged to approach the Head of the Department or the Dean of the Faculty for assistance. While academic work should always be the cornerstone of a student s focus there are, however, many other activities that students can engage in while they are enrolled at this university. During their spare time students are encouraged to participate in extramural activities that are offered by the university and by the various student societies. It is our desire as a campus that students will engage in entrepreneurial activities and expand their views on employment beyond that of becoming only an employee to that of becoming a creator of jobs. This will mean that students do not only restrict their learning to their subject knowledge but constantly seek and explore opportunities to inculcate skills that will help them to start their own businesses once they have graduated. On behalf of the Buffalo City Campus management and its staff I once again welcome all students to this campus. It is our hope that you will maximise the opportunities that are offered to you while studying at the Buffalo City Campus of WSU and that your studies within your selected programme will be a stimulating, rewarding and life-changing experience. Mr F Gerber, Pr Eng Acting Buffalo City Campus Rector 4 INTRODUCTION 4.1The Campus and its Delivery Sites The Buffalo City Campus has a student population of approximately 6,500. The campus of Buffalo City has six delivery sites, which are located as follows: Potsdam College Street Cambridge Street Chiselhurst Buffalo City Stadium Heritage Building Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 3

8 MAIN Students are encouraged to familiarise themselves as to the delivery site where their selected programme is offered. 4.2 The Buffalo City Campus as part of the Divisional Governance Model of WSU Walter Sisulu University is a multi-campus, comprehensive university, with campuses in Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City and Queenstown. The Buffalo City Campus is, therefore, fundamentally linked to the other campuses of WSU through the recently approved divisional management system and its related academic structures. 4.3 Campus Governance Structure The governance and leadership structure of the campus is a three-tier structure comprising the Campus Rector, the Dean of the Faculty and the Heads of the Departments. The Heads of the Departments have the overall responsibility for the programmes offered by their departments. This includes being responsible for the management of the academic courses and modules offered by the department, together with all aspects relating to learning, teaching and ensuring that quality assurance measures are maintained. 4.4 Nature of the programmes offered at the Buffalo City Campus In line with the shape that the Department of Higher Education and Training has prescribed for Walter Sisulu University, the Faculties at Buffalo City offers a programme and qualification mix that consists of undergraduate certificates, national diplomas and bachelors degrees. The scope of academic programmes offered at the Buffalo City Campus covers a wide range of qualifications along the vertical perspective of the National Qualifications Framework. The Faculty of Business Sciences and the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology. 5 CAMPUS VISION AND MISSION 5.1 Vision of the Buffalo City Campus The Buffalo City Campus will be a leading centre offering a wealth of innovative programmes to produce suitably trained human capital and engage such human capital in creating appropriate enterprises for sustainable development and the eradication of poverty. 5.2 Mission of the Buffalo City Campus In pursuit of its vision, the campus aims to generate highly skilled graduates, by incorporating innovative and critical thinking approaches in the teaching and learning of the courses and programmes that are offered. The Campus and its Faculties aim to capacitate our students to gain marketable knowledge that will enable them to apply their newly acquired skills to develop new products and services and further Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 4

9 MAIN incubate these to generate profitable SMMEs (Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises). It is our mission to nurture our students in developing a mindset that will enable for them to achieve their dreams and in the process become a creator of job opportunities and thereby diffuse their knowledge, products and technologies in a manner that will promote the well-being of the community that we serve and contribute to the body of research knowledge. 5.3 Campus Research Niche Areas NICHE AREA 1 NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Projects Theme Participants Problem Articulation Analysis of indigenous clays and minerals for different applications (cosmetic, ceramics and ceramic art forms and nano technology). Rural environmental pollution management NICHE AREA 2 Chemical Technology and Fine Art. The value of indigenous clays and minerals for different applications such as medicine, nutrition, cosmetics, and ceramic art forms. Chemical Technology, Maths and Information Technology. Water pollution, Soil pollution and Noise pollution. ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Projects Theme Participants Problem Articulation Settlements and housing in rural and semi-urban areas Creation of infrastructure to and in rural and semi-urban areas including access roads, power and water supply, sanitation and waste management. Maintenance and maintenance management systems for infrastructure in rural and semiurban areas. Communications to, and in, rural and semi-urban areas. Sustainable power generation Information Security Information and Communication Technology for Development Planning units, engineering units, geographers, GIS units, Town planners and Information system analysts. Civil engineering, building & construction management, project management quantity surveying, electrical and mechanical engineering and Information system analysts. Civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, project management and Information system analysts. Information and communication technology. Electrical Engineering, Maths and Information Technology. All Engineering disciplines and Chemical Technology. Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Maths. Information Technology, Computer Science, all Engineering disciplines and Maths. Rural development, Town & Regional planning, Engineering services, Urbanisation, Geographical information systems Rural development, Town & Regional planning, Engineering services, Urbanisation, Geographical information systems Local government management, Engineering services, Urbanisation, Geographical information systems Telephone networks, wireless networks, internet and advanced communications, rural logistics Sources of renewable energy and optimisation of energy utilisation. Wind, solar biofuels, gas and petrochemicals Identity authentication, Network and Data security ICT for socioeconomic development, Enhance human rights, Open Educational Resources (OER) and Technology-assisted Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 5

10 MAIN learning NICHE AREA 3 APPLICATION OF INDIGENOUS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Projects Theme Participants Problem Articulation Geophagia Indigenous clays and minerals Indigenous health systems: medicinal, health care, nutritional plants and herbs and food prospecting Food production: nutrition and sustenance in rural and semiurban areas Coastal management Food security and management systems Indigenous Fashions, Arts and associated materials: Traditional wear and materials. Nutrition & food technologies, patterns and sustenance in rural and semi-urban areas Appropriate use of indigenous materials for building and support Chemical Technology and Fine Art Chemical Technology & Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition Chemical Technology, Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition and Information Technology Chemical Technology, Civil Engineering Chemical Technology, Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition and Information Technology Fashion, Fine Art and Chemical Technology Chemical Technology, Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition and Information Technology All Engineering disciplines and Chemical Technology Uses and value of indigenous soils, clays and minerals, safety and health in geophagia. Value of indigenous flora, Nutrition from indigenous plants, Health care High cost of imported systems and technologies and Exploration of indigenous materials and technologies. Diets and crop, preparation of foods, storage of foods Sustainable utilisation of marine, estuarine flora and fauna and ecosystems Communal and village systems, Homestead systems Documentation of indigenous fashions, arts and associated materials, Promotion of indigenous fashions, and arts Diets and crops, Indigenous methods & technologies of food, and storage of food preparation Appropriate use of indigenous materials for building and support, Exploration of indigenous materials and technologies NICHE AREA 4 MODELING AND SIMULATION OF LINEAR AND NONLINEAR SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS Projects Theme Participants Problem Articulation Mathematics of Finance Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics Symmetry Analysis and other Mathematical and Statistical Applications to Finance NICHE AREA 5 EDUCATION FOR SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Projects Participants Problem Articulation Development of expertise in educational methodologies in areas of Science, Engineering & Technology All disciplines in Science, Engineering & Technology faculty Problem-Based Learning, Project- Based Learning, Active Learning, Appropriate Teaching Styles, Appropriate use of technological resources in teaching of Science, Engineering & Technology NICHE AREA 6 GOVERNANCE, ACCOUNTING & COMMUNICATION CAPACITY BUILDING Projects Participants Problem Articulation Develop expertise in the management of municipalities Management and Governance, Accounting and Finance Improve management of municipalities and service delivery. Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 6

11 MAIN Application of the General Accepted Accounting Principles, Application of International Financial reporting standards with emphasis on Internal and Computer Auditing Promote Community-based media. Enhance Local Government Communications Promote Government Communication Information and Services. Assist in developing Public Relations Agencies. People Development and Technology, Corporate Communication and Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality Accounting and Finance Corporate Communication and Marketing Corporate Communication and Marketing Corporate Communication and Marketing Corporate Communication and Marketing Promote correct utilisation of funds for both the private and public sectors and the attainment of clean audits. Use Community-based radio stations and Community newspapers to access news and information and to empower communities. Assist local government Public Relations Departments to structure and develop public relations strategies. Work with GCIS to promote Development Communication in Rural Areas. Work with different Public Relations Agencies/consultants in Public Relations, Advertising, and Branding related areas. NICHE AREA 7 TOURISM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Projects Participants Problem Articulation Promote Tourism and the Hospitality industry. Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Management Develop tourism and encourage tourism and hospitality to be utilised as a source of creation of wealth and sustainable development Develop and manage SMMEs. Tourism and Hospitality, Corporate Communication and Marketing, Management and Governance, Accounting and Finance, People Development and Technology Promote economic growth through SMME. 6 FACULTIES, DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMMES 6.1 Faculty of Business Sciences Departments within this Faculty include: Department of Accounting and Finance Department of Corporate Communication and Marketing Department of Management and Governance Department of People s Development and Technology Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Management Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 7

12 MAIN The Faculty of Business Sciences offers a wide variety of qualifications that covers the following areas: Cost and Management Accounting, Internal Auditing, Financial Information Systems, Accountancy, Taxation, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Admin Management, Management of Training, Office Management and Technology, Management, Public Management, Local Government Finance, Policing, Public Management, Small Business Management, MBA, Journalism, Marketing, Versatile Broadcasting, Public Relations Management, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management and Sport Management 6.2 Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology Departments within this Faculty include: Department of Applied Informatics and Mathematical Sciences Department of Applied Sciences Department of Built Environment Department of Civil Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Information Technology Department of Visual Arts The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology offers qualifications in Chemical Technology, Information Technology, Food and Consumer Sciences, Fashion Design, Fine Art, Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Details of the programmes offered are indicated in the table below. Faculty Department Programmes offered Minimum Duration Delivery Sites Business Sciences Accounting and Finance N H Cert: Financial Information Systems 2yrs Potsdam N H Cert: Accountancy (ECP) 3yrs Potsdam N H Cert: Accountancy 2yrs Potsdam N Dip: Internal Auditing 3yrs Potsdam N Dip: Financial Information Systems 3yrs Potsdam N Dip: CMA 3yrs Potsdam N Dip: Accounting 3yrs Potsdam B Tech: Internal Auditing 2yrs (Part-Time) Potsdam B Tech: CMA 1yr (Full-Time) Potsdam Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 8

13 MAIN B Tech: CMA 2yrs (Part Time) Potsdam Corporate Communication and Marketing Management and Governance People s Development and Technology Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Management N Dip: Public Relations Management (ECP) N Dip: Public Relations Management 4yrs 3yrs Chiselhurst Chiselhurst N Dip: Marketing 3yrs College Street N Dip: Marketing 3yrs Potsdam N Dip: Journalism 3yrs Cambridge N Cert: Versatile Broadcasting 1yr Cambridge B Tech: Journalism 1 or 2 years Cambridge B Tech : Public Relations Management 1 or 2 years Chiselhurst B Tech : Marketing 2yrs (Part-Time) College Street N Dip: Small Business Management 3yrs College Street N Dip: Small Business Management 3yrs Potsdam N Dip: Public Management 3yrs (Full-Time) Potsdam N Dip: Public Management 3yrs (Evening) Potsdam N Dip: Policing 3yrs Potsdam N Dip: Management 3yrs Potsdam N Dip: Local Government Finance 3yrs Potsdam B Tech: Public Management 1yr Chiselhurst B Tech : Management 1yr Potsdam N Dip: Office Management & Tech 3yrs Potsdam N Dip: Management of Training 3yrs Potsdam N Dip: Human Resources Management N Dip: Human Resources Management N Dip: Admin Management: General B Tech: Human Resource Management 3yrs 3yrs 3yrs 1yr College Street Potsdam Potsdam Potsdam B Tech: Business Administration 1yr? Potsdam N Dip: Tourism Management 3yrs College Street N Dip: Sport Management 3yrs College Street Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 9

14 MAIN N Dip: Hospitality Management 3yrs College Street B Tech : Tourism 1yr College Street B Tech: Human Resource Management 1yr Potsdam Faculty Department Programmes offered Minimum Duration Delivery Sites Science, Engineering & Technology Built Environment ND: Building (Extended programme) Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Applied Sciences Information Technology 4yrs Chiselhurst ND: Building 3yrs Chiselhurst ND: Engineering: Civil (Extended programme) 4yrs College Street ND: Engineering: Civil 3yrs College Street BTech: Engineering: Civil 2yrs (Part Time) College Street ND: Engineering: Electrical (Extended programme) 4yrs College Street ND: Engineering: Electrical 3yrs College Street B Tech: Engineering: Electrical 2yrs (Part Time) College Street ND: Engineering: Mechanical (Extended programme) 4yrs Chiselhurst ND: Engineering: Mechanical 3yrs Chiselhurst ND: Analytical Chemistry (Extended programme) 4yrs Potsdam ND (Analytical Chemistry) 3yrs Potsdam B Tech (Analytical Chemistry) 1yr Potsdam ND: Food and Consumer Science (Extended programme) 4yrs College Street ND: Food and Consumer Science 3yrs College Street ND:IT (Extended programme) 4yrs Chiselhurst, Potsdam ND: IT (Business Applications) 3yrs Chiselhurst ND: IT (Communication Networks) 3yrs Chiselhurst ND:IT (Software Development) 3yrs Potsdam ND: IT(Support Services) 3yrs Potsdam B Tech: IT (Communication Networks) Full Time B Tech: IT (Software Development) Full Time 1yr 1yr Chiselhurst Chiselhurst Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 10

15 MAIN B Tech: IT (Communication Networks) Part Time B Tech: IT (Software Development) Part Time 2yrs 2yrs Chiselhurst Chiselhurst Visual Arts ND: Fine Art 3yrs Cambridge ND: Fashion 3yrs Cambridge B Tech: Fine Art 1yr Cambridge 7 OTHER CAMPUS CONTACTS Head Office address Walter Sisulu University Private Bag x1 Nelson Mandela Drive MTHATHA 5117 Campuses Butterworth Ibika Mthatha Nelson Mandela Drive /2844 Zamulungisa Nkululekweni /2844 Queenstown Whittlesea WSU Website Facebook Twitter Instagram WalterSisuluUniversity Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 11

16 MAIN 8 BUFFALO CITY CAMPUS GOVERNANCE AND ACADEMIC CALENDAR: 2015 Day Date Institutional Academic Institutional Committees BC Campus Activities Activities Thursday 1 Jan New Year s Day Friday 2 Jan Saturday 3 Jan Sunday 4 Jan Monday 5 Jan University Administration Opens BC Administrative Staff report for duty. Tuesday 6 Jan Wednesday 7 Jan Thursday 8 Jan Friday 9 Jan Saturday 10 Jan Sunday 11 Jan Monday 12 Jan First Term Commences Interviews / Tests for selection Commence/ Supplementary Examinations Commence Tuesday 13 Jan Interviews / Tests for selection Wednesday 14 Jan Interviews / Tests for BC Academic Staff report for duty. selection Academic Staff Report for duty Thursday 15 Jan Interviews / Tests for selection Friday 16 Jan Interviews / Tests for selection Supplementary Examinations Last day for students to submit appeal forms against academic exclusion. End Last day for students to submit appeals forms against academic exclusion. Saturday 17 Jan Sunday 18 Jan Monday 19 Jan Registration of New Students Commences. Amendments to registration information Commences. Tuesday 20 Jan Registration of New Students continues. Opening date: Applications for Special Exams Wednesday 21 Jan Registration of New Students continues. Thursday 22 Jan Registration of New Students Faculty FRAC meetings (BC) continues. Friday 23 Jan Registration of New Students ends Saturday 24 Jan Sunday 25 Jan Monday 26 Jan Registration of Returning Students Commences Tuesday 27 Jan Registration of Returning All Departmental Boards Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 12

17 MAIN Day Date Institutional Academic Activities Students continues Amendments to registration information continues Wednesday 28 Jan Registration of Returning Students continues Thursday 29 Jan Registration of Returning students continues Friday 30 Jan Registration of Returning students continues Saturday 31 Jan Sunday 1 Feb Monday 2 Feb Registration of Returning students continues Publication of Supplementary Exam Results Tuesday 3 Feb Registration of Returning students continues Wednesday 4 Feb Registration of Returning students continues Thursday 5 Feb Registration of Returning students continues Friday 6 Feb Registration of Returning Students Ends Saturday 7 Feb Sunday 8 Feb Monday 9 Feb Lectures commence Late Registration commences (late registration charges apply) Institutional Committees Academic Advisory Committee 09:00 Institutional Management Committee 09:00 BC Campus Activities Departmental Exam Board Meetings (to approve supplementary exam results) Faculty Exam Board Meeting (to approve supplementary exam results) Campus Senex Exam Board Meeting (to approve supplementary exam results) Student Orientation Student Orientation FACEX (BC) Student Orientation Campus Research Committee Campus Quality Assurance Committee Campus Teaching & Learning Committee Tuesday 10 Feb Late Registration continues Faculty Boards - 09:00 Wednesday 11 Feb Late Registration continues Thursday 12 Feb Late Registration continues Friday 13 Feb Late Registration Ends Closing date: Application for Special Exams Saturday 14 Feb Sunday 15 Feb Monday 16 Feb Due Date for Submission of Question Papers & Memoranda for Special Examinations Tuesday 17 Feb Wednesday 18 Feb Student Support Services Council 09:00 Thursday 19 Feb Campus SENEX 09:00 Friday 20 Feb Amendments to Registration information Ends Saturday 21 Feb Sunday 22 Feb Monday 23 Feb Tuesday 24 Feb Opening Date: Applications & Registration for Exam Only Wednesday 25 Feb Campus Senate 09:00 Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 13

18 MAIN Day Date Institutional Academic Institutional Committees BC Campus Activities Activities Thursday 26 Feb Writing of Special Examinations Friday 27 Feb Closing Date: Cancellation of registration information (Year Executive Committee of Council 09:00 and 1 st semester with refund) Saturday 28 Feb Sunday 1 Mar Monday 2 Mar Opening date: Cancellation of Year and 1 st semester courses with NO refund Opening date: Academic Applications for nd semester and 2016 Academic Year Tuesday 3 Mar Wednesday 4 Mar Due date : Submission of Special Exam Marks Thursday 5 Mar Friday 6 Mar Human Resources Committee of Council 09:00 Saturday 7 Mar Sunday 8 Mar Monday 9 Mar Tuesday 10 Mar Wednesday 11 Mar Publication of Special Exam Institutional Senex 09:00 Results Thursday 12 Mar Friday 13 Mar Finance Committee of Council 09:00 Saturday 14 Mar Sunday 15 Mar Monday 16 Mar Tuesday 17 Mar Wednesday 18 Mar Thursday 19 Mar Friday 20 Mar Deadline for Submission of Graduation Lists to Planning and Infrastructure Committee of Council 09:00 Examinations Department Saturday 21 Mar Human Rights Day Public holiday Sunday 22 Mar Monday 23 Mar Tuesday 24 Mar Wednesday 25 Mar Deadline for Submission of 1 st Semester Tests/Assignment Marks for capturing Professorial Inaugural Lecturer Thursday 26 Mar Friday 27 Mar First Term Ends Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee of Council 09:00 Saturday 28 Mar Sunday 29 Mar Monday 30 Mar Closing date for registration of Postgraduate students Tuesday 31 Mar Call for submission of original NSC or Senior or Matriculation Certificates Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 14

19 MAIN Day Date Institutional Academic Institutional Committees BC Campus Activities Activities Wednesday 1 Apr Submission of Original Certificates for 1. NSC or, 2. NCV or 3. Matriculation to Admissions Office Thursday 2 Apr Friday 3 Apr Good Friday Public holiday Saturday 4 Apr Sunday 5 Apr Monday 6 Apr Family Day Public holiday Tuesday 7 Apr Wednesday 8 Apr Thursday 9 Apr Friday 10 Apr Institutional Forum Executive Committee 09:00 Saturday 11 Apr Sunday 12 Apr Monday 13 Apr Second Term Commences Tuesday 14 Apr ECSA accreditation visit Wednesday 15 Apr Institutional Senate 10:00 ECSA accreditation visit Thursday 16 Apr ECSA accreditation visit Friday 17 Apr Deadline for Submission of Institutional Forum (IF) ECSA accreditation visit Examination Question Papers & Memoranda for 1 st Semester Examinations 09:00 Saturday 18 Apr Sunday 19 Apr Monday 20 Apr Tuesday 21 Apr Wednesday 22 Apr Thursday 23 Apr Friday 24 Apr Council 09:00 Saturday 25 Apr Sunday 26 Apr Monday 27 Apr Freedom Day Public Holiday Tuesday 28 Apr Professorial Inaugural Lecturer Wednesday 29 Apr Graduation : Buffalo City Campus Thursday 30 Apr Graduation : Buffalo City Campus Closing date: Cancellation of 1 st semester courses with NO refund Closing Date: Work Integrated Learning (Experiential Training) 1 st semester registration Friday 1 May Workers Day Public Holiday Saturday 2 May Sunday 3 May Monday 4 May Graduation : Mthatha Campus Tuesday 5 May Graduation : Mthatha Campus Wednesday 6 May Graduation : Butterworth Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 15

20 MAIN Day Date Institutional Academic Institutional Committees BC Campus Activities Activities Campus Thursday 7 May Graduation : Butterworth Campus Friday 8 May Saturday 9 May Sunday 10 May Monday 11 May Closing Date for Application & Registration for Examinations Only Tuesday 12 May Institutional Management Committee 09:00 Wednesday 13 May Thursday 14 May Publication of DP Marks Lodging of DP Appeals Commences Friday 15 May Saturday 16 May Sunday 17 May Monday 18 May Tuesday 19 May Wednesday 20 May Lodging of DP Appeals Ends Thursday 21 May Student Support Services Council 09:00 Friday 22 May Saturday 23 May Sunday 24 May Monday 25 May Study Week for Examination Tuesday 26 May Study Week for Examination Wednesday 27 May Study Week for Examination Thursday 28 May Study Week for Examination Friday 29 May Study Week for Examination Saturday 30 May Sunday 31 May Monday 1 June 1 st Semester Examinations Commence Tuesday 2 June Wednesday 3 June Thursday 4 June Friday 5 June Executive Committee of Council 09:00 Saturday 6 June Sunday 7 June Monday 8 June Tuesday 9 June Wednesday 10 June Thursday 11 June Friday 12 June Saturday 13 June Sunday 14 June Monday 15 June 1 st Semester Examinations End Tuesday 16 June Youth Day Public Holiday Wednesday 17 June All Departmental Boards Thursday 18 June Academic Advisory Committee 09:00 Friday 19 June Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 16

21 MAIN Day Date Institutional Academic Institutional Committees BC Campus Activities Activities Saturday 20 June Sunday 21 June Monday 22 June Deadline for Submission of 1 st Semester Examination Marks Tuesday 23 June FACEX (BC) Wednesday 24 June Thursday 25 June Friday 26 June Second Term Ends Publication of 1 st Semester Human Resources Committee of Council 09:00 Examination Results Opening Date: Application for Special Examinations Saturday 27 June Sunday 28 June Monday 29 June Tuesday 30 June Closing Date: Registration of Masters by Dissertation Wednesday 1 July Thursday 2 July Friday 3 July Saturday 4 July Sunday 5 July Monday 6 July Tuesday 7 July Wednesday 8 July Thursday 9 July Friday 10 July Saturday 11 July Sunday 12 July Monday 13 July Tuesday 14 July Wednesday 15 July Thursday 16 July Friday 17 July Saturday 18 July Sunday 19 July Monday 20 July Third Term Commences Lectures commence Tuesday 21 July Writing of Supplementary Examinations Commences 2nd Semester Registration commences Amendments 2 nd Semester registration commences Wednesday 22 July 2nd Semester Registration commences Thursday 23 July 2nd Semester Registration continues Friday 24 July 2nd Semester Registration Ends Saturday 25 July Sunday 26 July Finance Committee of Council 09:00 Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 17

22 MAIN Monday 27 July Writing of Supplementary Examinations ends 2 nd Semester Late Registration commences Tuesday 28 July 2 nd Semester Late Registration continues Wednesday 29 July 2 nd Semester Late Registration continues Lectures commence (2 nd semester courses in Engineering programmes) Thursday 30 July 2 nd Semester Late Registration commences Deadline for Submission of Supplementary Examination Marks Friday 31 July 2 nd Semester Late Registration Ends Amendments 2 nd semester registration Ends Saturday 1 Aug Sunday 2 Aug Monday 3 Aug Opening Date: 2016 Applications by returning/continuing students Tuesday 4 Aug Institutional Forum Executive Committee 09:00 Wednesday 5 Aug Institutional Forum Executive Committee 09:00 Thursday 6 Aug Friday 7 Aug Publication of Supplementary Examinations Planning and Infrastructure Committee of Council 09:00 Campus Research committee Campus Quality Assurance Committee Campus Teaching & Learning Committee BC Faculty Boards 09:00 Saturday 8 Aug Sunday 9 Aug National Woman s Day Public Holiday Monday 10 Aug Public Holiday Tuesday 11 Aug Deadline for Applications for Special Examinations Wednesday 12 Aug Campus Senate 09:00 Thursday 13 Aug Friday 14 Aug Due Date for Submission of Special Examination Question Institutional Forum (IF) 09:00 Papers & Memoranda Saturday 15 Aug Sunday 16 Aug Monday 17 Aug Tuesday 18 Aug Wednesday 19 Aug Institutional SENEX 09:00 Thursday 20 Aug Friday 21 Aug Writing of Special Examinations Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee of Council 09:00 Saturday 22 Aug Sunday 23 Aug Monday 24 Aug Tuesday 25 Aug Wednesday 26 Aug Deadline for Submission of Special Examination Marks to Institutional Senate 10:00 Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 18

23 MAIN Examinations Department. Thursday 27 Aug Friday 28 Aug Council 09:00 Saturday 29 Aug Sunday 30 Aug Monday 31 Aug Closing date: Cancellation of Year courses with NO refund Closing date: Cancellation of 2nd semester courses with refund Publication of Special Examination Results Deadline for Submission of Graduation Lists for September Graduation to Examinations Department. Tuesday 1 Sept Institutional Management Committee 09:00 Wednesday 2 Sept WSU Research Conference Thursday 3 Sept WSU Research Conference Friday 4 Sept WSU Research Conference Saturday 5 Sept Sunday 6 Sept Monday 7 Sept Tuesday 8 Sept All Departmental Boards Wednesday 9 Sept Thursday 10 Sept Friday 11 Sept Student Support Services Council 09:00 Saturday 12 Sept Sunday 13 Sept Monday 14 Sept Tuesday 15 Sept FACEX (BC) Wednesday 16 Sept Academic Advisory Committee 09:00 Thursday 17 Sept Friday 18 Sept Closing date: Cancellation of 2 nd Semester courses with Executive Committee of Council 09:00 NO refund Saturday 19 Sept Sunday 20 Sept Monday 21 Sept Campus Research Committee Campus Quality Assurance Committee Campus Teaching & Learning Committee Tuesday 22 Sept Graduation : Mthatha Campus Wednesday 23 Sept Third Term Ends Thursday 24 Sept Heritage Day Public Holiday Friday 25 Sept Saturday 26 Sept Sunday 27 Sept Monday 28 Sept Tuesday 29 Sept Wednesday 30 Sept Closing Date: 2016 Academic Applications: All Faculties Thursday 1 Oct Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 19

24 MAIN Friday 2 Oct Institutional Forum Executive Committee 09:00 Saturday 3 Oct Sunday 4 Oct Monday 5 Oct Fourth Term Commences Deadline for Submission of Year End Examination Question Papers & Memoranda Tuesday 6 Oct BC Faculty Boards 09:00 Wednesday 7 Oct Thursday 8 Oct Friday 9 Oct Human Resources Committee of Council 09:00 Saturday 10 Oct Sunday 11 Oct Monday 12 Oct Tuesday 13 Oct Wednesday 14 Oct Campus SENEX 09:00 Thursday 15 Oct Friday 16 Oct Finance Committee of Council 09:00 Saturday 17 Oct Sunday 18 Oct Monday 19 Oct Tuesday 20 Oct Wednesday 21 Oct Due Date for Submission of Campus Senate 09:00 Last Test/Assignment Marks Thursday 22 Oct Friday 23 Oct Planning and Infrastructure Committee of Council 09:00 Saturday 24 Oct Sunday 25 Oct Monday 26 Oct Tuesday 27 Oct Publication of DP Marks Lodging of DP Appeals Commences Wednesday 28 Oct Professorial Inaugural Lecturer Thursday 29 Oct Institutional SENEX 09:00 Friday 30 Oct Closing Date: Work Integrated learning (Experiential Training) 2 nd Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee of Council 09:00 semester registration Closing Date: 2016 Academic Applications by Returning/ Continuing students Lodging of DP Appeals End Saturday 31 Oct Sunday 1 Nov Monday 2 Nov Study Week for Examinations Tuesday 3 Nov Study Week for Examinations Wednesday 4 Nov Study Week for Examinations Thursday 5 Nov Study Week for Examinations Friday 6 Nov Study Week for Examinations Saturday 7 Nov Sunday 8 Nov Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 20

25 MAIN Monday 9 Nov Year End Examinations Commence Tuesday 10 Nov Institutional Senate 10:00 Wednesday 11 Nov Thursday 12 Nov Friday 13 Nov Saturday 14 Nov Sunday 15 Nov Monday 16 Nov Tuesday 17 Nov Wednesday 18 Nov Thursday 19 Nov Friday 20 Nov Saturday 21 Nov Sunday 22 Nov Monday 23 Nov Tuesday 24 Nov Wednesday 25 Nov Thursday 26 Nov Friday 27 Nov Last day of Year End Council 09:00 Examinations Saturday 28 Nov Sunday 29 Nov Monday 30 Nov Tuesday 1 Dec Wednesday 2 Dec Thursday 3 Dec Friday 4 Dec Due Date for submission of Examination Marks Saturday 5 Dec Sunday 6 Dec Monday 7 Dec Tuesday 8 Dec All Departmental Exam Boards Wednesday 9 Dec Faculty Exam Board Thursday 10 Dec BC Campus SENEX Exam Board Friday 11 Dec Saturday 12 Dec Sunday 13 Dec Monday 14 Dec Special Institutional SENEX 09:00 (for approval of examination results) Tuesday 15 Dec Publication of Exclusion lists for BC students Wednesday 16 Dec Reconciliation Day Public Holiday Thursday 17 Dec Publication of Year End Results. Friday 18 Dec Fourth Term Ends Saturday 19 Dec Sunday 20 Dec Monday 21 Dec Tuesday 22 Dec Wednesday 23 Dec University Closes Thursday 24 Dec Friday 25 Dec Christmas Day Public Holiday Saturday 26 Dec Day of Goodwill Public Holiday Sunday 27 Dec Monday 28 Dec Tuesday 29 Dec Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 21

26 MAIN Wednesday Thursday Monday Monday 30 Dec 31 Dec 4 Jan Jan 2016 University Administration opens Academic Staff report for duty BC Academic Staff report for duty Buffalo City Campus prospectus l Page 22

27 CONTACT DETAILS Mthatha Campus Nelson Mandela Drive Site: +27 (0) /2844 Zamukulungisa Site: +27 (0) Nkululekweni Site: +27 (0) /2844 Butterworth Campus Ibika Site: +27 (0) Buffalo City Campus Potsdam Site: +27 (0) College Street Site: +27 (0) Cambridge Street Site: +27 (0) Chiselhurst Site: +27 (0) Buffalo City Stadium Site: +27 (0) Heritage Building Site: +27 (0) Queenstown Campus Whittlesea Site: +27 (0)

28 WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY BUFFALO CITY CAMPUS Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology

29 WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY BUFFALO CITY CAMPUS Prospectus 2015 Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology

30 How to use this prospectus Note that this prospectus contains material and information applicable to the whole campus. It also contains detailed information and specific requirements applicable to programmes that are offered by the campus. This prospectus should be read in conjunction with the General Prospectus which includes the University s General Rules & Regulations, which is a valuable source of information. Students are encouraged to contact the Academic Head of the relevant campus if unsure of a rule or an interpretation. Disclaimer Although the information contained in this prospectus has been compiled as accurately as possible, WSU accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions. WSU reserves the right to make any necessary alterations to this prospectus as and when the need may arise. This prospectus is published for the 2015 academic year. Offering of programmes and/or courses not guaranteed Students should note that the offering of programmes and/or courses as described in this prospectus is not guaranteed and may be subject to change. The offering of programmes and/or courses is dependent on viable student enrolment numbers being met (as determined by HOD) and physical and human resources being available. Page i

31 IN THIS PROSPECTUS 1 FACULTY STAFF Faculty management & staff, academic staff & qualifications administrative & support staff Page 1 2 FACULTY CONTACTS Page 1 3 WELCOME MESSAGE FROM DEAN PAGE 3 4 INTRODUCTION page 3 5 FACULTY VISION AND MISSION Vision Mission Faculty research niche areas page 4 6 DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMMES page 8 PAGE 8 PAGE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATICS & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES 6.2 DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES PAGE DEPARTMENT OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT PAGE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING PAGE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PAGE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PAGE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PAGE DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ARTS Page ii

32 1 FACULTY STAFF AND QUALIFICATIONS 1.1. Faculty Management Staff Dean Dr M Siswana BSc (UFH), BSc (Hon), MSc, PhD (Rhodes) 1.2. Faculty Administrative and Support Staff Faculty Officer Ms KG Skiti NDip: Office Admin (BT), BTech: BA (WSU) Faculty Secretary Ms NN Njoli NDip: Information Technology (WSU), CCNA I & II: CISCO Faculty Administrator Vacant 2 MAIN CONTACTS IN THE FACULTY Name Title Phone Fax Site OFFICE OF THE DEAN Dr M Siswana Dean: FSET msiswana@wsu.ac.za Chiselhurst Mrs GK Skiti Faculty Officer glindani@wsu.ac.za College Ms NN Njoli Faculty Secretary nnjoli@wsu.ac.za Chiselhurst Vacant Faculty Administrator FACULTY SUPPORT STAFF Vacant Teaching & Learning Officer BCC Vacant Research Champion BCC DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED INFORMATICS AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Dr T Ngqondi HoD: Applied Informatics tngqondi@wsu.ac.za Potsdam Mrs L Bester HoD: Mathematics lbester@wsu.ac.za College Ms N Mlomo Secretary nmlomo@wsu.ac.za Potsdam DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES Mr MD Manamela HoD: Chemical Technology cmanamela@wsu.ac.za Potsdam Ms S Pikini Secretary: spikini@wsu.ac.za Potsdam Ms N Rebe HoD: Con Sciences: Food & Nutrition nrebe@wsu.ac.za College Ms L Kentane Secretary lkentane@wsu.ac.za College Faculty overview l Page 1

33 DEPARTMENT OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Mr L Ncunyana HoD: Built Environment lncuynyana@wsu.ac.za Chiselhurst Ms NF Nemutandani Secretary nnemutandani@wsu.ac.za Chiselhurst DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING Mr P Hatitye HoD: Civil Engineering phatitye@wsu.ac.za College Ms L Mphahlele Secretary lmphahlele@wsu.ac.za College DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Mr S Friempong HoD: Electrical Engineering sadjei-frimpong@wsu.ac.za College Ms M Kula Secretary mkula@wsu.ac.za College DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Mr B Ndovie HoD: Information Technology bndovie@wsu.ac.za Chiselhurst Mr T Ngetu HoD: Information Technology tngetu@wsu.ac.za Potsdam Vacant Secretary DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Ms L Ntwatwa HoD: Mechanical Engineering lntwatwa@wsu.ac.za Chiselhurst Ms N Sonamzi Secretary nsonamzi@wsu.ac.za Chiselhurst DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ARTS Mr AS Sepeng HoD: Fashion asepeng@wsu.ac.za Cambridge Mr P Mbanya HoD: Fine Art pmbanya@wsu.ac.za Cambridge Ms N Kula Secretary nkula@wsu.ac.za Cambridge Faculty overview l Page 2

34 3 MESSAGE OF WELCOME FROM DEAN OF FACULTY It is my pleasure to welcome all students to Walter Sisulu University in general and specifically to the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology. The aim of the faculty is for all students to complete their studies successfully within the stipulated period, and to graduate with a qualification that meets their needs and those of society, including industry and commerce. It is also a passion of the FSET to inculcate skills that students will need in order to start their own businesses and establish themselves as service providers to society, including industry and commerce. This prospectus aims to provide new and returning students with an understanding of the Faculty structure and the programmes offered by the various departments. It is the aim of the faculty, through this prospectus, to guide students in the selection of the programmes they envisage to follow. However should students find it difficult to select a course using the prospectus, they are encouraged to approach the Head of Department of the respective Department for assistance. While academic work should be the cornerstone of a student s focus, there are, however, many other activities that students can engage in at university. During their spare time students are encouraged to participate in activities that are offered by the various student societies. In addition, all student class representatives in the classes, Departments, the Faculty are encouraged to take their roles very seriously, attend all the scheduled meetings and participate in all the discussions for the benefit of the students they represent and for the benefit of both the Faculty and Walter Sisulu University. On behalf of all members of the Faculty staff I once again welcome all students. It is our hope that you will find your studies a stimulating and rewarding experience in INTRODUCTION 4.1 Two-Tier Governance Structure of the Faculty The governance and leadership structure of the Faculty is a two-tier structure comprising the Dean, and the Heads of the Departments. Under the Faculty, there are eight departments: Department of Applied Informatics & Mathematical Sciences, Department of Applied Sciences, Department of Built Environment, Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Information Technology and Department of Visual Arts. The Heads of Departments have overall responsibility for the programmes offered by their departments. They also concentrate on the management of the academic courses and modules together with the learning, teaching and quality assurance thereof. 4.2 Nature of the Faculty The programme and qualification mix of the Faculty consists of undergraduate certificates, national diplomas and bachelor degrees, providing a suitable wealth of qualifications along the vertical perspective of the national qualifications framework. There are qualifications in the applied sciences of chemistry and and chemical technology, food and consumer sciences, statistics, applied mathematics, information technology, fashion designing and fabric technology and fine arts. There are also qualifications in the engineering sciences of construction management and quantity surveying, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering. These provide an additional wealth of qualifications suitable for the mission and vision of Water Sisulu University along the horizontal perspective of the national qualifications framework. Faculty overview l Page 3

35 3. FACULTY VISION & MISSION 3.1. Vision of the Faculty The faculty will be a leading centre offering a suitable wealth of innovative programmes to produce suitably trained human capital and engage such human capital to create appropriate enterprises for sustainable development and the eradication of poverty Mission of the Faculty In pursuit of its vision, the faculty will generate highly skilled graduates, innovative new products and knowledge through courses, programmes, and community and research projects that are carefully designed for this purpose. The Faculty will actively engage many of these graduates in applied research and innovation utilising the envisaged WSU Science, Engineering and Technology Campus to generate marketable new knowledge and products. The Faculty will, therefore, maintain a high level of research activity, which should help position the FSET Complex as a notable research facility, as well as a producer of highly skilled graduates Faculty Research Niche Areas See the Buffalo City campus main prospectus, page 5 & 6, for a list of the campus research niche areas. 4. THE PROGRAMME AND QUALIFICATION MIX OF THE FACULTY See the Buffalo City campus main prospectus, page 10 & 11, for a list of the campus programme and qualification mix. 5. FACULTY PROGRAMME RULES 5.1. General Entry Requirements The Higher Education Act No 101 of 1997, amended in May 2008, stipulates the following minimum entry requirements for university programmes as of January 2009: a) Minimum Admission Requirements for Higher Certificate, Diploma & Bachelor s Degree Programmes requiring a National Senior Certificate. b) Policy Considerations: Page 2 of the Government Gazette c) This policy will be applicable to all higher education institutions with effect from January d) The policy outlines the statutory minimum admission to higher education at the National Senior Certificate (NSC) level. e) Though NSC (National Senior Certificate) is the primary gateway, it does not guarantee admission to any Programme of study in higher education. f) Within the context of this policy, WSU exercises its right as a higher education institution to set up specific admission requirements. Faculty overview l Page 4