We live in volatile times, making leadership development more crucial than ever. But in that context, what sort of leadership development do we need, not just here in South Africa or on our continent, but in the world? And what are Milpark Business School’s plans to deliver it? 7 Oct 2024 Read more It is not easy getting a doctorate. Just ask Dr Thobile Pamela Mhlongo, who graduated with her doctorate in Business Administration in 2023. “It was very tough, I often joke about how I never missed a year in my whole educational journey, but I did drop out of my doctoral studies the first time due to work and other pressures and had to re-enrol to finish it.” 5 Sep 2024 Read more In the ever-evolving world of finance and business, risk management has emerged as a critical discipline. Professionals with the right skills to identify, assess, and mitigate risks are in high demand across industries. Recognising this need, Milpark Education has launched a cutting-edge postgraduate diploma in risk management and other risk management courses designed to equip students with the practical knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this vital field. 26 Aug 2024 Read more I’m thrilled to be facilitating the design thinking for problem-solving module in Milpark Education’s postgraduate diploma in business administration programme, commencing in Block 3 on 16 July 2024. For over 15 years, I’ve combined my background in information technology with human development expertise, fostering an interdisciplinary approach to design thinking. 20 Jun 2024 Read more In the heart of South Africa's political dilemma lies a crucial question that resonates with every citizen: to vote or not to vote? Being South African means navigating through a myriad of challenges in the realms of politics, economy, and society. As we stand at the crossroads of a complex societal maze, the decision to cast a vote emerges as a powerful tool for change. 4 Mar 2024 Read more Finance minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the budget speech on Wednesday, 21 February. The focus of the budget for 2024/2025 is on positive economic growth (forecasting an average real GDP growth rate of 1.6% per annum), energy interventions, and the use of additional reserves to reduce the country’s debt. 1 Mar 2024 Read more Looking back at her time on the reality TV show and competition, The Insurance Apprentice (TIA) 2023, Deirdré Blair-Henneberry laughs and says, “It was an absolute blast! I was so out of my comfort zone, but you know, you don’t grow if you’re in your comfort zone!” She was among 143 entrants who started the competition and in the final ten who competed for a Milpark Education bursary – which Deidré won. 28 Feb 2024 Read more We are thrilled to introduce Johnathan Dillon as the new Head of the School of Professional Accounting at Milpark Education. Dillon brings a wealth of experience and a passion for teaching and learning to his new role. 9 Feb 2024 Read more When Neil Bonhomme received his matric results a few years ago, he was crushed to see that he had failed mathematics. He thought this meant the end of his educational journey. It would be many years before he heard about an online bridging course at Milpark Education aimed at helping students improve their marks to help them get into degree programmes. 7 Feb 2024 Read more Industry and literature have been reshaping the workplace by introducing terms such as modern workplace and artificial intelligence (AI). However, understanding what constitutes a modern workplace, how AI can be effectively used and the role of HR in this context might be a challenging pursuit. Permit me to break down these terms and clarify how they interconnect with one another. 2 Feb 2024 Read more Alwyn Visser has a way of speaking about his passion for teaching BCom in Accounting subjects that would inspire even the most accounting-adverse person. Visser forms part of Milpark Education's School of Professional Accounting team and has played an instrumental role in developing the degree, which took in its first-ever cohort in January 2023. 5 Dec 2023 Read more The newly-created Department of Assessment Integrity is an indication of how seriously Milpark takes academic standards, says its head, Riette Brune. She believes the fast-paced online environment and the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) demands continuous strict supervision and rigorous adherence to rules and regulations to ensure the educational institution maintains the highest levels of academic excellence. 16 Oct 2023 Read more Being a higher education student in a country that has been called the most unequal country in the world is not easy. For millions of students in South Africa, the challenge is not only to obtain financial funding to further their studies, but to find a way of surviving while they are studying and possibly supporting family members too. This is no mean feat considering that unemployment and especially youth unemployment in South Africa is staggeringly high at 60% according to most recent numbers. 28 Sep 2023 Read more Taking risks is part of any good business. As Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has said, "In a world that is changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking any risks." But which risks should be taken and which ones are best avoided? That is a question for a well-trained risk manager. 14 Sep 2023 Read more For Lazola Momo, three things have always been a given: his natural ability with numbers, a love for what he is good at, and the willingness to follow it and see where it takes him. 4 Sep 2023 Read more What is environmental impairment cover? 22 Aug 2023 Read moreWe tell our youth that to succeed in a precarious economic climate they must be proactive, identify opportunities, initiate their own ideas. But without a secure foundation to give them a decent chance - both in the skills they'll need to progress and the supportive context - these are just empty words. 21 Aug 2023 Read more Audit manager Stephanie White, 37, had always hoped to become a chartered accountant CA (SA) but a few years ago, she saw her prospects slipping away. She failed the Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA) programme at a distance learning academic institution and, as she had to work full-time, she felt she was running out of options. 16 Aug 2023 Read more If you had told me at the beginning of bridging, that this journey would end, I would have agreed - every journey eventually ends. If you had told me that it would end successfully, I probably would have disagreed because I didn't have confidence in myself to believe in myself. If you had told me that it would have ended so successfully, I probably would have laughed at you - because that seemed like a crazy thought, especially since I had closed this chapter over ten years ago when I failed my first attempt. 8 Aug 2023 Read more Director of Milpark Business School Segran Nair says that it is critical for business schools to not only develop business literacy skills among students but to develop individuals holistically so that they become better businesspeople - and better leaders. 5 Jul 2023 Read more Nkhata's foray into the field of accounting was more a matter of coincidence than a determined plan: her primary school marks were so impressive that she landed a spot at the best school in town, which happened to specialise in commerce subjects. She enjoyed these subjects and, along the way, discovered her love for numbers. 27 Jun 2023 Read more Karabo is from Taung, a small town in the North West province of South Africa. The first time she ventured beyond the town's borders was to study in Cape Town - a thousand kilometers away. During her first months in the Mother City, Karabo missed having her family close by, but she didn't let the distance get her down. 26 Jun 2023 Read more Antoinette van Ross, 41, did not grow up with plenty of opportunities for a bright future. She was raised in Westbury in Johannesburg, an area plagued by gang violence and low socio-economic living conditions. She remembers high school as a phase of her life that she wanted to get over and done with, so she could go out and get a job and start to earn money. 23 Jun 2023 Read more South Africa's economy is officially in the doldrums and all of us are being squeezed by rising food prices and rising interest rates. We need to think more carefully than ever about how we use our money and this free online course being offered by and Milpark Education's School of Financial Services could help. 21 Jun 2023 Read more During the course of his matric year in 1998, Shawn Reddy lost his father - a devastating event for him and his family that changed the trajectory of his life, forcing him into the work environment prematurely to help support the household. In the early 2000s and the years that followed, his work life began to take shape and he progressed in the automotive aftermarket industry. Despite the professional strides he made, however, not having a tertiary qualification weighted heavily on Shawn's mind - it felt like he needed to further this education to propel himself to a more senior role. 21 Jun 2023 Read more Milpark Education has clinched top honours at the 2022 SABPP Awards again for its HR courses, sealing its status as one of Africa's most dynamic online learning institutions doing education differently. 26 Jan 2023 Read more Covid-19 accelerated the use of digital technologies in supply chain management, improving efficiency and reducing costs, while introducing tighter controls that lessen opportunities for corruption. These technologies could help hold South Africa's state-owned entities accountable, which again came under fire for irregular expenditures in the latest Auditor-General's report. 12 Jan 2023 Read more As the sun sets on 2022, it is important to pause and reflect on what lies behind us, and what we can expect in the future, as management educator. 12 Dec 2022 Read more Have you ever thought of adding cryptocurrency to your portfolio as a safe-haven asset? Many investors believe that cryptocurrency (e.g. Bitcoin, Ethereum and the like) is a safe-haven asset. However, what are the characteristics of a safe-haven asset? 9 Dec 2022 Read more Despite facing many challenges, CA Connect student Miriro Mlilo from Zimbabwe not only passed her Namibian ITC exam this year, but she also received the top marks of all students taking the exam. Here she shares her story as well as some tips and strategies for success. 5 Dec 2022 Read more As a co-founder of CA Connect and a CA myself, I have been involved with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) Top 35 under 35 Awards (T35U35) since its inception in 2014, when I was the runner-up in the competition. This year I am particularly privileged to be a T35U35 judge and pleased that Milpark is a contributor and sponsor for this inspiring initiative that celebrates the exceptional. 23 Nov 2022 Read more Milpark graduate Portia Letlape remembers a time in her life after she'd finished matric, when she walked the streets of Rustenburg with a printed copy of her CV, looking for a job. Now, over 22 years later, she is in an executive position at Absa, as the head of Product at Absa Home Loans. 22 Nov 2022 Read more Economics helps businesses comprehend the country's economy, rules, policies, regulations, resources available for usage, and government actions. It also helps acquire information about a target market's income levels and lifestyle. This makes it possible for companies to consider the dynamics involved in creating a successful business model. 18 Nov 2022 Read more With the launch of its School of Professional Accounting, Milpark Education aims to make finance and accounting skills, and the chartered accountant industry, more broadly accessible to South Africans - especially to students who have been hampered by disadvantages of schooling and background, as well as professional and personal circumstances. 8 Nov 2022 Read more Philip van der Walt plays professional rugby for the Newcastle Falcons, a Premiership team based in the UK. For the past four years, he has been playing professional rugby while studying for an MBA with Milpark Business School. It's not been easy to juggle it all, and he admits he might have dropped the ball a few times. 1 Nov 2022 Read more In today's world, everyone is busy. So busy, in fact, that it can cause us to lose ourselves. We obsess over being better, faster, or stronger that we forget about our wellbeing. We stop taking care of ourselves and our bodies because we believe that we don't have time for it. Our bodies aren't designed to be in this constant state of alarm. We are designed to fight or flight, and then recover. The modern world doesn't appear to allow us that recovery time, and this creates a vicious circle. The more stressed we are, the less time we have to care for ourselves. The less time we have to care for ourselves, the more stressed we become. 14 Oct 2022 Read more Consumers can now get more competitively priced, pertinent and personalised insurance when and where they need it most, thanks to embedded insurance. 7 Oct 2022 Read more First, what is health insurance? It is a financial product that consists of a benefit or multiple benefits providing cover for certain medical costs. Let us unpack this... 29 Sep 2022 Read more The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) gave South Africa 18 months to address challenges in its ability to prevent financial crimes outlined in an evaluation report in October 2021 (BusinessDay, 2022). The one-year deadline for South Africa ends in October 2022, at which point the country must be able to show that it has made progress in addressing its anti-money laundering and terrorist financing shortcomings. If the country fails to do so, it will be added to the greylist when the FATF holds its follow-up review meeting in February 2023 (BusinessDay, 2022). 31 Aug 2022 Read more Many students who sign up for a postgraduate diploma do so because they want to get the technical skills they need to succeed in their chosen career, but at Milpark we will give you so much more. We recognise that you may also need emotional and psychological tools, as well as tips on how to manage family and financial commitments, to get you over the finish line. 23 Aug 2022 Read more The Cambridge dictionary defines the meaning of "an elephant in the room" idiom as such where there is a difficult situation or an obvious problem, but people avoid talking about it. Let's be honest. The topic of plagiarism is like that elephant in the room for many of us. No matter how long we delay facing the plagiarism issue, it will not go away. I want to briefly share with you a few ideas which I hope will help you to meet and greet the mysterious elephant. 25 Apr 2022 Read more How would you feel if your matric or student results were published on a public platform, including your name and surname? For many, feelings that may come to mind are "exposed" or "vulnerable". If the Department of Basic Education (DBE) intended to publish matric results with names, it would have flown in the face of matriculants' right to privacy. Deciding not to publish the results, however, fails to bear in mind that the right to privacy must always be balanced with other rights, in this case the right of access to information. 26 Jan 2022 Read more My DBA journey started off as more of a challenge to myself than a particular objective I wished to reach. A challenge to see whether I could achieve a specific ambition I set for myself. A challenge to see whether I could make a meaningful contribution to my field. It has been a journey of self-discovery; one filled with twists and turns, and many lessons. 4 Jan 2022 Read more For Rune Maritz, it came as a surprise to find out she not only passed her recent Saica ITC board exam - but also beat more than 2,000 students to claim her place as the country's top student. 8 Dec 2021 Read more Milpark Business School officially received re-accreditation from the Association of MBAs (Amba), one of the world's leading authorities on post-graduate business education, demonstrating its continuing commitment to excellence in management education. 16 Nov 2021 Read more "South Africa has always been shaped by the voices of the youth and on 16 June we were once again reminded of this inspiring force. These voices know that change is as much inevitable as it is important..." 6 Jul 2021 Read more Completing your matric is a monumental achievement in any student's life. No matter how much time you've spent preparing for the exams, the night before exam results are released is always nerve-wracking. Great is the relief when you open your results letter to see that you have successfully passed your senior certificate! 5 Jul 2021 Read more The relevance and importance of banking as a sector and a career has been elevated with it recently being declared an 'essential service'. The advent of Covid-19 and the resulting lock-down scenario further entrenched the importance of banking as an 'essential service'. 2 Jul 2021 Read more Making the decision to further your education and invest in yourself is exciting! Whether it's a brand-new journey or just a new chapter for you - it's the start of something great and a chance to build your personal brand. Studying can be expensive though, and while your determination to grow might be there, the funds to realise your dreams may not. 10 May 2021 Read more According to a 2021 World Economic forum survey (Buchholz, 2021), 65% of previously office-based employees wish to continue with remote working, post-pandemic. If we survey employers, 24% responded that they wanted employees back in the physical workplace (Smith, 2021). 4 May 2021 Read more Athol Williams will be our guest speaker for our first online graduation ceremonies happening on 19 and 20 April 2021 for our 2020 graduates. 13 Apr 2021 Read more The general perception is that a power of attorney provides for a person to be appointed to sign documentation on your behalf or to manage your affairs when you are unable to do so yourself. Many therefore signs a power of attorney, where they are concerned that they will be unable to make decisions in future, due to failing mental health. Power of Attorneys are also widely used to manage affairs of persons with failing mental health. The important question here is whether the Power of attorney has power beyond mental illness? 6 Apr 2021 Read more Since 2020, many organisations have found themselves waist-deep in uncharted waters, having to adapt to a new world of work which is filled with much uncertainty and complexities. We have seen how HR professionals have taken up their roles as change catalysts to support organisations, during a time when most staff are working from home. 24 Mar 2021 Read more Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd, a leading private higher education institution in South Africa and part of Apollo Global, whose network includes BPP in the UK, Open Colleges of Australia and Bridge School of Management in India, is proud to present its local and international community with a new, modern, and user-friendly website: www.milpark.ac.za. 11 May 2016 Read more Milpark Education, a recognised private and higher education institution, recently hosted a launch to showcase the online short courses offered by its School of Investment & Banking and School of Financial Planning & Insurance. The event, held at the Balalaika Hotel in Sandton, catered to the needs of working professionals and discussed the role and significance of online learning as part of their planned career development. Attendees were introduced to Milpark's modern and user-friendly Learner Management System and were guided through an interactive demonstration of its capabilities by the academic manager of Online Learning, Edel Goldbach. 18 Dec 2015 Read more PMR.africa has recently completed its survey on Accredited Business Schools offering MBA degrees in South Africa and Milpark Business School (MBS) in Johannesburg has received the Silver Arrow Award for its third consecutive year. MBS placed third overall in PMR.africa's annual (2015) survey and has been rated the number one private MBA provider. 17 Dec 2015 Read more Academics from Milpark's School of Investment and Banking attended the recent 7th Annual Retail Banking Africa conference in Johannesburg where the banking landscape of Africa was critically reviewed. Dean of Milpark's School of Investment and Banking, Antje Hargarter, summarises and shares the key insights. 17 Dec 2015 Read more A range of qualifications from NQF level 5 through to NQF level 8 provides options for school-leavers as well as those already employed at different levels in the sector. 6 Aug 2014 Read more We are excited to confirm that, as of 20 May 2014, Milpark Education will be partnering with an international private education provider. 22 May 2014 Read more Deciding on what to study and where to study can be a really tough choice. How do you know what's right for you? What if you don't meet the course entry requirements? Will you get the skills you need to be job-ready? Milpark College, Milpark Education's Vocational and Further Education and Training (FET) School was launched this year to give you more choice! 18 Mar 2014 Read more Our new name, Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd, has allowed us to structure Milpark Education into a number of schools, streamlined to provide the best education within each school's area of specialisation. This is in line with best practice at other higher education institutions both locally and internationally and will allow us to further enhance and expand our academic offering to ensure that our qualifications remain current and relevant to industry. 18 Dec 2013 Read more Leading private tertiary institution, Milpark Business School, has changed its name to Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd. 14 Nov 2013 Read more PMR.africa has completed its 2013 national survey on Accredited Business Schools offering MBA/MBL degrees in South Africa and the results see the Milpark Business School being placed third overall - earning a Silver Arrow Award with a score of 7.84 out of a possible 10.00. 22 Aug 2013 Read more Milpark Business School is well-known for its niche banking qualifications and has revisited its current offerings to ensure that the skills acquired will enable students to operate successfully in the changing environment. Two exciting new qualifications in the banking field will be offered from 2014. 15 Jul 2013 Read more What are short courses? 20 Mar 2013 Read more Did you apply to study at a University only to find that you were not accepted? Many students find themselves in this position, but all is not lost. 18 Dec 2012 Read more Milpark Business School, private provider of tertiary qualifications in commerce, will launch two new qualifications in 2013: a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and a Higher Certificate in Office Administration (H. Cert. (Office Administration). 26 Oct 2012 Read more Two executive education programmes for new and middle managers are starting in October. 3 Sep 2012 Read more Milpark Business School will participate again at the annual SABSA Business School Expo on 7 August this year at the Sandton Convention Centre. 13 Jul 2012 Read more Milpark achieves a score of 75.95 points, a level three compliance rating, on the BEE Codes of Good Practice which attach levels of compliance to the points scored by a company on its BEE scorecard. 4 Jun 2012 Read more Milpark Business School has completely rebuilt its website http://www.milpark.ac.za, providing improved navigation and interactive platforms to meet the educational requirements of a digital age. 10 Apr 2012 Read more MyMilpark, Milpark Business School's new online learning environment, provides a platform for students with their own e-mail address. Milpark recognises that the student is the principal player in the teaching-learning transaction and should be encouraged to take charge of his/her own learning experience. 8 Feb 2012 Read more Milpark Business School will be participating in the annual business schools expo on Thursday 25th August at the Sandton Convention Centre. Milpark will have academic staff at hand to discuss the MBA and other management qualifications. 8 Aug 2011 Read more Defining what we mean by 'quality' in education is difficult and what one person thinks is essential to good quality provision may not be as important to another. Consider, for example, 'traditional' versus 'cutting-edge', or 'academic' versus 'work-oriented'. And while most of us feel that we will recognise good or poor quality 'when we see it' the fact is that whether we are students, parents, academics, employers or regulators we all need something firmer than a vague sense of what quality is when we're facing a decision about a programme or an institution. 9 Jun 2011 Read more Milpark Business School is proud to welcome its new Chief Executive Officer, Julian van der Westhuizen, to the helm. 7 Apr 2011 Read more Higher Certificate in Short Term Insurance (NQF level 5)
Milpark Business School introduced a new programme for the financial services sector in 2011. The Higher Certificate in Short Term Insurance (NQF level 5) is specifically designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required by specialists operating within the South African short-term insurance environment. Graduates from the programme will be competent to provide short-term insurance advice across the fields of personal and commercial insurance. 30 Mar 2011 Read more The recent release of the matric results signalled the start of the 2011 academic year in South Africa. The newspapers contain pictures of long queues of students trying, mostly unsuccessfully, to gain entry into 'select' universities in Johannesburg and elsewhere. As pleased as we may be that so many students have achieved a university pass, the queues point to several crucial questions about our schooling system. Why are so many students so determined to gain access only to traditional university study? Given the sad truth that the majority of students entering university qualifications do not leave with a degree raises the question of whether and why these students are not aware of alternative courses of study? Are there not other places or courses from which students could obtain a quality education? 28 Jan 2011 Read more Without a strong foundation in academic research, companies will find it more difficult to cope in the 'knowledge-based' economy of the 21st century. Unfortunately, though, the value of academic research conducted by business schools is generally underestimated in terms of the contribution it can make to the work environment and the people engaged in solving managerial challenges. 6 Dec 2010 Read more We live in a time of globalisation, faced with a worldwide economic recession and growing corruption which place unprecedented demands on leaders and managers to succeed. 28 Oct 2010 Read more PMR.africa has completed its annual, national survey on Accredited Business Schools offering MBA/MBL degrees in South Africa. In this survey, the respondents (employers) rate MBA/MBL graduates and students in the workplace representing accredited Business Schools across 19 attributes/criteria, including: application of knowledge in the workplace; entrepreneurial skills/capacity/abilities; innovation and strategic management. 13 Aug 2010 Read more Milpark Business School is proud to announce the launch of a new Business and Life Coaching short course at our Melville Campus from early August. 22 Jun 2010 Read more The BANKSETA appointed Milpark Business School (MBS) as the provider to design, develop and implement a programme to equip the junior and middle managers in the Banking and Micro Finance sector with the requisite knowledge and competencies to enhance their roles within their organisations. 20 May 2010 Read more The Milpark Foundation is a registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO), and is the community engagement vehicle for Milpark Business School. As a PBO, the Foundation is registered in terms of Section 18A of the Income Tax Act making donations to the Foundation tax-deductible. 20 Apr 2010 Read more From 2010 the Financial Services Board (FSB) will conduct the first level Regulatory Examinations (RE) in terms of the Fit and Proper regulations of the FAIS Act. All financial services providers, representatives and key individuals are impacted by these examinations, which will be conducted by approved examining bodies. Milpark Business School (MBS) will offer various support options for both the level 1 and level 2 regulatory examinations. 25 Mar 2010 Read more Milpark Business School (MBS) recently entered into a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Harbin Normal University (HNU) in the People's Republic of China, which cements the cooperative relationship between the two institutions to work together across a number of key areas. 4 Feb 2010 Read more Milpark Business School has received accreditation for three new higher education programmes from 2010 onwards. 15 Jan 2010 Read more | |
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