Accredited Qualifications

Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd is registered as a Private Higher Education Institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training under the Higher Education Act, 1997. Our registration number is 2007/HE07/003. Milpark Education is thus a conferring institution and is permitted to confer on its graduates the certificates, diplomas and degrees for which it is accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

Milpark is accredited by the HEQC to offer the following 23 Higher Education qualifications:

1. Higher Certificate in Banking Services
2. Higher Certificate in Financial Planning
3. Higher Certificate in Financial Products
4. Higher Certificate in Management 
5. Higher Certificate in Short-term Insurance 
6. Advanced Certificate in Banking Services
7. Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning
8. Advanced Certificate in Short-term Insurance
9. Advanced Certificate in Management
10. Diploma in Banking
11. Advanced Diploma in Public Administration
12. Bachelor of Business Administration
13. Bachelor of Commerce
14. Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
15. Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
16. Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
17. Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning
18. Postgraduate Diploma in Banking 
19. Postgraduate Diploma in Investment Management
20. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration
21. Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management
22. Master of Business Administration
23. Doctor of Business Administration

Technology requirements for studying online

Milpark provides students with materials, resources, formative and summative assessments (including online tests and quizzes), discussion opportunities and a number of administrative services as part of the myMilpark and myCourses online tuition and support environments. Course materials contain links to additional external resources in the form of links to downloadable documents, websites and videos.

Having access to the above online facilities is essential for efficient communication, learning and success. The student will need continuous (daily) access to study, using the resources mentioned above, and to submit and receive assignments.

General information about Regulatory Exams (RE)

Are you ready for Regulatory Examinations?

The FAIS Act and its subordinate legislation prescribe a number of requirements that individuals who provide financial advice/services on behalf of a financial services provider must meet. One of these requirements is that all financial services providers, representatives and key individuals have to pass the industry’s Regulatory Examinations before certain deadlines. Milpark Education offers you all the tools you need to succeed in the Regulatory Examinations. Thorough preparation is essential!

Work through the course material

The FSCA advises candidates to spend at least three months preparing for the examination. The good news is that if you are an experienced adviser, you will no doubt be familiar with some of the legislative content. However, even if you are experienced in financial services, you should not be complacent or underestimate the amount of preparation time and effort that need to be applied to pass the Regulatory Exams. Tackle the book thoroughly, chapter by chapter and make detailed notes as you go.

Practice multiple-choice exams

The practice exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). A detailed report  on your strengths and development areas is issued with each practice exam. This allows you to assess your own RE exam readiness. 

Please note that these practice exams are not a replacement for the FSCA Regulatory Exams. You are required to register separately with an independent FSCA examination body (e.g. Moonstone, Financial Planning Institute) to write your Regulatory Exam.

We recommend you practice answering MCQs to develop the skills needed. MCQ papers are not guessing games and contain no patterns. There are test-yourself questions at the end of each chapter in the study notes to help you assess your understanding of the material.

What determines a student’s success in the regulatory exams?

Milpark has been offering support to a large number of advisers over the past months, and it is our informed belief that passing the examinations is dependent on a combination of the following:

• Time and effort spent studying.
• Attendance at workshops.
• Completing practice examinations.
• Language ability.
• General background and context in the industry.
• Academic ability – the ability to memorise information.
• The ability to analyse and interpret MCQ questions.

Textbooks

Milpark Education has appointed WIZE BOOKS as its preferred provider of prescribed textbooks

Milpark students will receive preferential pricing when purchasing prescribed textbooks from WIZE BOOKS.

In order to qualify for the discounted rates, students need to access the WIZE BOOKS ONLINE STORE by logging onto myMilpark Student Portal.

Please note that books ordered directly from www.wizebooks.co.za are NOT discounted.

WIZE BOOKS can be contacted on (012) 362 5885 Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00 or via email at [email protected]

What students are saying about using wizebooks:

• "I’m honestly surprised at how good the service is. The ordering process is smooth and even the split order functionality and efficiency is amazing!"
• "Very glad you guys have partnered with Milpark. Better rates on books and speedy service. Will be using you for all my future modules."

International student admissions process

All international students need to apply via the manual admission route and submit original certified documentation.

If the entry requirements for your chosen Milpark qualification is a South African National Senior Certificate (NSC), you need to obtain an exemption certificate from Universities South Africa.

Visit http://mbitapplication.usaf.ac.za/assessment/ for further information.

If the entry requirement for your chosen Milpark qualification is a prior undergraduate qualification, you need to obtain a certificate of equivalence for the foreign qualification(s) completed.

Visit https://dfqeas.saqa.co.za/dfqeas/user/home for further information.

1. Students enrolling via distance learning:

• do not need to comply with any visa or residency requirements.
• will conclude admission and registration processes at a distance.
• will receive study materials via courier in their country of residence.
• will receive support via distance methods.

Note:

Students are liable for additional costs in respect of courier and examinations.

Please contact the student service centre 086 999 0001 for further information.

2. Distance learning students who want to visit South Africa to attend a single short workshop or write an examination at a local venue, have to do so based on the normal visa/visiting requirements as stipulated by the Department of International Affairs (or Home Affairs).

Note: Such a visit does not imply permission to remain in South Africa indefinitely based on registration at Milpark Education.

3. Distance learning students are not allowed to provide a South African residential or postal address. Such registrations will not be concluded as the normal visa/study permit requirements have to be complied with as for contact/residential students below.

Student support

Whichever way to study you choose, Milpark will support you in your efforts! At Milpark, students are supported via a number of services. These include:

Student Services

Student Services provide a comprehensive student enquiry service to students to both distance learning online and distance learning students. Students are able to contact Students Services via email or telephone to address all administrative issues, to clarify procedures and obtain assistance with navigation of online facilities. 

Help from Tutors

Milpark Education has a tutor service to assist distance-learning students during their studies. If students need help with an academic problem (related to studying the course content), they can request assistance from their tutor. They are encouraged to post their question on the tutor forum for the module on the online course pages to enable fellow students to benefit from the discussion as well. If they do not want to post their question or problem in the forum and prefer individual assistance, they can use the tutor email function. Contact-learning students are able to get help from their lecturers during class attendance.

Counselling Services

Students may experience problems related to:

1. their studies (study techniques, motivation, self-esteem, time management, etc.).
2. career decisions (they may not be sure that you have made the correct choice in terms of their qualification).
3. personal issues (family issues, personal problems, etc.).

Students who need assistance can contact the qualified student counsellor(s) at Milpark.

We recommend that students visit the How to study and Career guidance sections on myMilpark first. If resources on these pages are not sufficient to address their problem, they can contact the student counsellor.

For personal problems, students need to consult the relevant resources page under Personal problems before contacting the student counsellor.

• Distance-learning (including online learning) students can contact the counsellor via email and will receive support via email or telephone.

HelloMilpark

If students are not satisfied with the service they received, they have the option of sending a complaint to HelloMilpark.

This service is available only as a last resort to students who have followed procedures and formal channels – in your request you need to refer to your earlier efforts to solve the problem. The relevant manager will address your complaint speedily.