Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

Introduction

On your way to an MBA, you need Milpark’s dynamic Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration for admission. The PGDip (Business Administration) equips you to excel in the marketplace by providing an immersive experience that gives you a variety of skills, such as critical and strategic thinking, problem-solving, and responsible and ethical leadership. Graduates will receive credits for five modules towards the Milpark MBA, which will enhance their career prospects and assist by reducing the time taken to complete the MBA.

Next Start Date

10 February 2026

Duration

1 Year

NQF Level

8

SAQA ID

76924

Credits

120

About the Programme

Our PGDBA is designed to equip students aiming to enrol in our MBA with essential skills for success, including critical and strategic thinking, problem-solving, and responsible, ethical leadership.

The PGDip (Business Administration) provides the opportunity for prospective students with an undergraduate degree to gain general and advanced knowledge of business administration and management. Students without management experience can engage in a challenging curriculum covering business acumen essentials, strategic management principles, design thinking for problem-solving, financial management for strategic decision-making, business research for managers, risk and governance, leadership for managers and how to lead an organisation responsibly and in context.

An additional prospect, after completing the qualification, is to enrol for a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a research master’s degree to further career prospects in management and administration. Students who proceed and are admitted to Milpark’s Master of Business Administration degree will receive module exemptions from the PGDip (Business Administration).

Programme Structure

  • Business Acumen Essentials
  • Leading an Organisation Responsibly
  • Leading an Organisation in Context
  • Business Research for Managers
  • Design Thinking and Problem-Solving
  • Financial Management for Strategic Decision-Making
  • Strategic Management Principles
  • Risk and Governance
  • Leadership for Managers

The minimum admission requirement is a Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7).

Minimum Admission Requirements

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  • Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7)
  • have an acceptable rating in the Milpark admission assessment
  • have a minimum of three to four years of relevant work experience
  • be proficient in financial management at an undergraduate or postgraduate level or have working experience in financial management. Applicants with no proficiency in or experience with financial management must enrol in our bridging module, Finance for Non-Financial Managers. This bridging module must be completed successfully before students can register for Financial Management for Strategic Decision-Making. However, completing the bridging module before the start date of the first PGDBA block is advisable. (Please see the details of the short bridging module in the programme Factsheet)
  • submit a comprehensive professional CV
  • present themselves for an interview with the Programme Manager
  • be proficient in English (proof of proficiency may be required for international students)
  • be computer literate
  • In exceptionally limited cases, admission to the qualification may also take place via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about being admitted via the RPL route here.
     

Other / International certificates

Further to the requirements for admission provided above, foreign nationals or South African nationals seeking to apply for admission onto the qualification based on a non-South African/foreign NQF Level 7 equivalent qualification or degree, must obtain, and submit to Milpark, a Certificate of Equivalence from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (www.saqa.org.za).

Applicants with non-South African/foreign degree qualifications, are advised to submit their SAQA Certificate of Equivalence at the time of applying online for a Milpark Postgraduate degree.

Resources and Support Information

Factsheet

Download our factsheet for everything you need to know about our PGDip (Business Administration).

Fees and Payment Terms

Explore a detailed fees breakdown for the PGDip (Business Administration) to plan your career investment.

Feb 2026 Programme

Programme Framework Diagram for the Feb 2026 intake. 

Technology Requirements

Ensure you're prepared with the necessary tech requirements to optimise your online learning experience.

Admission Test

The application form for the Admission Test administered by Top Talent Solutions (TTS). 

RPL Requirements

Find out more about being admitted via the RPL route here.

Textbooks

Access the full textbook list to ensure you have all required materials for your studies.

Timetable (current students)

For students who registered prior to 2025.

Timetable

Explore our programme schedule to effectively plan your Milpark Education journey.

Immersive Online Learning

IO Learning is a guided, flexible digital experience designed to foster deeper learning and meaningful connection. Through scheduled sessions, interactive content, and collaborative activities, students engage in a human-centred environment that blends structure with flexibility. Advanced online tools, small-group collaboration, and personalised feedback create a rich, engaging, and connected learning journey.

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Distance Learning

DL is a flexible, self-paced study mode for independent learners who prefer minimal online interaction. Students rely on textbooks and study guides, with optional access to online resources. Ideal for those with limited internet or who prefer offline study, DL offers lecturer support with less frequent engagement, allowing learners to manage their own progress.

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