{"id":62180,"date":"2024-01-30T11:42:58","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T09:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/economic-management-sciences-copy-2\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T10:30:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T08:30:08","slug":"natural-and-applied-sciences-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/natural-and-applied-sciences-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural and Applied Sciences Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (NAS) offers an exciting bouquet of programmes for astute thinkers who are interested in the fields of science and technology.<\/p>

Programmes include the BSc, BSc in Data Science, currently the only university in South Africa to do so, and the Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (Applications Development).<\/p>

Students who study with NAS can look forward to highest caliber of teaching, provided by an impressive list of experts.<\/p>

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Our graduates are able to gain access to tailored opportunities in industry, academia, research, and community service niches. Students gain experience and exposure in local and international businesses through several agreements the faculty has with relevant stakeholders.<\/p>

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