Shaping Future Graduates Through Digital Transformation

Success is no longer about efficiency, products, or price. To compete, you also need the ability to adapt, be resourceful, and digitally smart. Globally, only about 22% of companies have completed significant digital transformation, with revenue growth of 17%, which is higher than the industry average, and with net margins of 14% higher.

Locally, recent studies revealed that South Africa’s digital transformational market is valued at roughly R138 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to R676 billion by 2030, underlining the urgent need for graduates to lead this change

The Digital Transformation module in Milpark’s BCom General course equips students to address this need and skilfully navigate between traditional business management principles and the dynamic demands of the modern workplace.

Transformation in the industries can be explored by students through technologies, including data analytics, AI, cloud systems, web development, and digital platforms, with the understanding that technology is a tool for enhancing human potential and not replacing it.

Graduates are trained to lead with a human-centred, intelligent, and empathetic approach.

Digital fluency involves mastering tools, acting strategically, thinking digitally, and creatively solving problems. A recent global survey by Salesforce revealed that 76% of workers are unprepared for the digital future of work, while 82% plan to learn new skills over the next five years, and 28% are actively engaging in training. These figures highlight the critical need and potential for graduates to become technologically aware, digitally fluent and adaptable.

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Students work with real-world problems and case studies, practically applying the theory. For example, they may be required to design digital strategies for companies facing market disruption and evaluating some of the digital solutions that can balance business operations.

These types of challenging assessments push students to combine creativity with critical thinking to propose strategic solutions. There is plenty of opportunity to reflect on the impact of digital transformation on sustainable business practices and become a guiding influence.

BCom General graduates will develop both the competence and confidence to be relevant and apply their skills in any professional context.

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At Milpark, technology may drive progress, but people give it meaning. This principle underpins that students are not only digitally fluent, but are also encouraged to reflect on social, ethical and other environmental dimensions. They receive guidance on how to incorporate those aspects in their approach to this field.

Upon completion of the Digital Transformation module, BCom graduates leave Milpark as catalysts of change. This course is an experience that teaches students to use technology responsibly, drive it with human insight and help shape industries in the future.

The qualities that are being favoured by the modern employers, entrepreneurs and innovators lie at the heart of Milpark, where it is about people, purpose and potential through digital transformation.

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