The need for a Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) review at Nelson Mandela University has arisen from a rapidly evolving higher education landscape—globally, across Africa, and within South Africa. This landscape has been shaped by historical forces and emerging developments that call for a transformative academic response.
Nelson Mandela University is committed to excellence and social legitimacy, guided by an educational philosophy rooted in social justice. In this spirit, the PQM review is aligned with the transformative vision of White Paper 3 of 1997, which advocates for an inclusive and dynamic higher education system.
Our responsibility as a university extends beyond teaching; it includes the generation, dissemination, and critical evaluation of knowledge that responds to societal needs. Through this review, we aim to ensure that our academic offerings provide diverse and accessible pathways that support lifelong learning and empower student success.
This PQM review is not just a structural adjustment—it is a strategic and philosophical commitment to social relevance, academic rigour, and inclusive opportunity.