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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.