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Strategic

advantages

As a previously disadvantaged public university in South Africa,

MUT possesses a rich set of advantages that provide a foundation

to address our strategic initiatives. Our strategies outlined in

Section 9 seize on opportunities offered by these strategic

advantages, which include:

Being a residential university, largely

serving previously disadvantaged

communities with opportunities to

educate and empower our students

and communities and address

the pressing transformation and

multicultural issues facing the nation.

Growing as an academic hub in the

eThekwini metropolis, which is a

dynamic growing economy, with

a focus on future growth.

The diverse experiences, ages,

languages, and ethnicities of our

students and academic and support

staff.

Rapid growth in the South African

post-school education and training

sector that offers opportunities

for improved access, articulation,

relevance, and responsiveness.

Rapid growth in the South African post-school

education and training sector that offers opportunities

for improved access, articulation, relevance,

and responsiveness.

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Strategic Plan 2020 – 2025

A common vision of student success

and academic excellence that unites

the MUT community.

DHET commitment to infrastructure

funding.

Government commitment to funding

poor students.

A large and talented alumni base

that is actively involved and offers

the long-term potential for greater

engagement and support of the

University.

The opportunity to collaborate with

state agencies, private corporations,

and local communities.

Collaboration opportunities with the

South African Technology Network.