Milpark Business School is South Africa’s distinctive online business school. We blend globally relevant education with the rich tapestry of South African values, enabling bold leaders to pursue innovation and success.
All our programmes are registered and accredited by the relevant authorities, ensuring your qualification is relevant and recognised by the industry. We offer bespoke Executive Education and short courses too.
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Our Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) equips students with essential management skills such as critical and strategic thinking, problem-solving, and responsible, ethical leadership. The programme also prepares students for successful enrolment in our Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Our PGDPA is for managers who wish to enhance their capabilities within the senior echelons of the public sector, and for those who work full-time and cannot afford extended periods away from work.
The MBA programme is particularly valuable for individuals aiming to advance into executive roles, transition to new career paths or improve their strategic decision-making capabilities.
Our DBA is designed for experienced professionals, business leaders and entrepreneurs who seek to deepen their expertise, advance their careers, and contribute to business innovation and research.
The programme is designed for managers with no financial management background to understand the financial implications of managerial decisions.
No programmes match those filters.
As Head of the Business School, I am proud of our dedicated academic and professional staff, whose expertise, passion and commitment create a supportive and engaging learning environment. Our approach to teaching brings together academic rigour and real-world business relevance. We aim not only to develop knowledge and skills, but also to encourage critical thinking, ethical leadership and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Most importantly, you, our students, are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to supporting your journey, recognising your potential and equipping you to lead with confidence, purpose and integrity in an ever-changing world. Together, we are shaping the future of responsible business leadership.
Dr Frikkie Herbst
Head of Milpark Business School
Embarking on your journey at Milpark involves two key stages.
First, if you haven’t been admitted to a qualification yet, you’ll need to apply for admission or pre-admission (if applicable) to your chosen qualification. Once admitted, you’ll proceed to the second stage of the process, which is to register for your modules for either the academic year, cycle, or semester.
Check that you meet
the entry requirements
Apply Online at
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Pay the
Application fee
Write the Admission
test (if applicable)
Formal
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Registration
We have a series of short YouTube videos that explain the admissions process
In exceptionally limited cases, admission to the qualification may also take place via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This is because RPL admissions are limited to 10% of the total intake and are, therefore, often oversubscribed. To apply via the RPL route, kindly contact the respective Programme Manager before applying online for admission on RPL grounds:
MBA and PGDBA applicants can do this through the Milpark Helpdesk at helpdesk.milpark.ac.za.
In addition to fulfilling the standard (Entry Route 1) selection criteria, RPL applicants must meet the following criteria:
Note: only once all Entry Route 1 places have been finalised will a limited number of RPL candidates be admitted onto the qualification.
International Students
International applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide proof of proficiency in English before admission to the qualification.
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 8 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).
Yes. Our MBA programme is internationally accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). This accreditation is a mark of excellence and quality, ensuring global recognition. Graduates gain the credibility and skills to pursue careers internationally.
It means that our MBA programme meets rigorous international standards in teaching, curriculum and student outcomes. Graduating from an AMBA-accredited institution provides global recognition and enhanced career opportunities.
The cost of the international elective varies depending on the destination.
Yes. All applicants for the MBA programme must achieve an acceptable rating in the Milpark Education admission test administered by Top Talent Solutions (TTS).
If you’ve previously written the TTS test and the results are still valid, you won’t need to take it again.
Yes. If you’ve taken the GMAT, NMAT, APIL or SHL tests and have valid results, you may submit those for evaluation instead.
Yes, applicants must be at least 25 years old to be eligible for the MBA programme because it is designed for professionals with a postgraduate degree and substantial work experience.
The time commitment for each module is calculated based on notional hours. One credit typically equals 10 notional hours of work. For example, a 25-credit module would require approximately 250 hours of total study time, including all related activities.
You can receive exemptions for five modules. This enables you to potentially complete the MBA programme in a shorter period.
No. All the courses in the Business School are offered via Distance Learning Online (DLO). As a result, students can exchange ideas and collaborate with peers in a globally connected classroom environment to establish professional networks, which can lead to collaborations or international employment opportunities.
DLO is a fully digital learning experience. Students in this mode access all their study materials, including textbooks, through Milpark’s online learning platform. DLO provides a highly interactive and engaging environment, with regular live online classes, discussion forums and collaborative projects.
Yes. Milpark is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Our qualifications are accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE). Our qualifications are also recognised on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
NSFAS only covers public institutions and TVET Colleges. As a private higher education institution, Milpark Education does not offer NSFAS funding. However, we provide select bursaries and work closely with Capitec to offer financial aid to prospective students. Learn more about our Capitec partnership here.
Yes, Milpark Education offers bursaries based on academic performance and financial need. Applications typically open in September and close in November for the following year. Please note, bursaries are not available for the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA/CTA) and Advanced Accounting (Bridging Short Course to PGDA/CTA).
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