Industrial Engineering Technologists develop concepts, designs and systems for manufacturing processes and services. They work with many different specialists such as material scientists, mechanical and electrical engineers, manufacturing, and services team leaders, marketers, and accountants to develop new efficient processes, quality assurance protocols and systems. Industrial engineering technologists are tasked to ensure that manufacturing plant or services rendered are optimally designed for customer satisfaction in terms of quality as well as being internationally competitive.

This programme consists of two years full-time study at Nelson Mandela University, followed by one year of in-service training at a suitable laboratory. The study of Chemistry involves investigation, observation, measurement, critical thinking, problem solving and scientific reasoning. Chemistry being a central science is studied together with other related science disciplines. Practical lab work and theoretical studies form an essential part of chemistry programmes at this university.

The extended curriculum programme for BCom studies provides alternative university access to students who have the potential to succeed, but do not meet the minimum admission requirements for the mainstream programme. The purpose of the programme is to integrate additional academic support and skills development with mainstream courses in order to prepare the student for successful completion of the BCom degree.