The MBA is aimed at middle to senior managers in possession of a postgraduate degree or equivalent, desirous of acquiring advanced general strategic management skills and competencies.
Milpark Business School MBA Requirement
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Foreign applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide proof of proficiency in English prior to admission to the qualification.
IT REQUIREMENTS
Minimum system requirements:
- Reliable broadband Internet access
- Firefox/Internet Explorer/Chrome web browser
- Microsoft Word
- PDF Viewer
- Ability to scan and upload documents
- Email/Cellphone for notification and communication.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY ROUTE 1
Admission to the qualification is subject to academic selection criteria. The applicant must:
- have an accredited postgraduate diploma, honours degree, a four-year Bachelor’s degree (that exits at Level 8) or equivalent.
- be at least 25 years old.
- achieve an acceptable rating in either the Milpark or NMAT assessments.
- have a minimum of three to four years’ relevant work experience.
- be proficient in English. (Proof of proficiency may be required for international students.)
- be computer and Internet-literate.
- write a one-page essay motivating his/her admission onto the MBA.
- present him/herself for an interview with the Programme Manager.
- Submit a CV using the Milpark Business School template. (template available on the online admission application).
ENTRY ROUTE 2
In exceptionally limited cases, admission to the qualification may also take place via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Applicants in this category must demonstrate that they have sufficient professional experience by submitting the following information on application:
- A condensed curriculum vitae
- A biographical essay
In addition, the applicant must:
- present him/herself for a challenge exam if in the opinion of the Panel this is necessaty (on the merits of past work experience).
- be 40 years old or older.
- have 15-20 years’ relevant work experience.
- be in a Senior Management or Executive position.
- achieve an acceptable rating in either the Milpark or NMAT assessments.
- write a one-page essay motivating his/her admission onto the MBA.
- present him/herself for an interview with the Programme Manager.
Note: only once all Entry Route 1 places have been finalised, can any RPL candidates be admitted onto the Qualification.
MBA AT LEVEL 9
Prospective students who have an accredited four-year Bachelor’s degree (that exits at level 8), an Honours degree, a postgraduate diploma or equivalent with at least three years’ work experience can apply for the MBA at Level 9.
FURTHER STUDIES
Milpark Education is committed to the process of lifelong learning and opening access to higher education. The programme is at NQF Level 9 and students may be eligible to proceed to a doctorate in selected areas, including business administration or other cognate areas. Please note that admission to a doctoral programme is entirely at the discretion of an individual institution and completing an MBA does not guarantee entry into any doctoral programme by default.
Milpark Business School MBA Admisson Process
Students need to complete the admission process and receive academic acceptance onto the programme before registering for modules (subjects or courses).
Admission:
Before applying, be sure that you:
- meet the minimum entry requirements as per the course programme brochure.
- adhere to the admission closing dates as per the course programme timetable.
- have all required documentation available as set out in the course programme brochure.
Contact our student service centre at 086 999 0001 where a consultant will gladly assist you by completing your admission application on your behalf.
Upon successful admission, you will receive an acceptance letter via email as well as login details to access myMilpark our online student environment.
Exemptions:
If you have completed a qualification at another accredited institution, you may be eligible for subject exemptions.
To apply for an Exemption:
- submit the relevant application if any of the modules you have completed previously (no more than 10 years ago) are similar to the modules on the qualification you are applying for.
- submit your original exemption application form together with originally certificated documents via post or hand delivery to Milpark.
Note: If you have previously completed a qualification at Milpark Education, you may also be eligible for subject exemptions, however these will be automatically granted on admission. No application is required.
Registration:
On successful admission, you can proceed with the registration of your semester modules.
*International students: please refer to the registration requirements for international students by clicking here
To register, ensure that you:
- have received your login details to access myMilpark.
- adhere to the registration closing dates as per the relevant course programme timetable.
(You will be required to upload your proof of payment — proof of deposit/EFT, bursary letter or credit card.)OR
Contact our student service centre at 086 999 0001 where a consultant will gladly assist you by completing your registration application on your behalf.
Upon successful registration, a confirmation of registration letter will be sent together with your study material (where applicable).
All admission and registration information can be also viewed online on myMilpark
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students applying for admission as Distance- or Contact-Learning students.
All international students need to apply via the manual admission route and submit original certified documentation.
If the entry requirement 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://mbit-application.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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Contact learning
International students who do not have permanent residence in South Africa or who are not South African citizens need to follow the steps below:
Step 1
Consult their embassy/ Department of International Relations/ South African Embassy for specific prerequisites with regards to the legal requirements for registration with a South African academic institution.
Step 2
Obtain:
- An official provisional admission letter from Milpark.
- Proof of medical cover. The relevant South African law states:
“In terms of the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2002 as Amended and its Regulations, any prospective student to the Republic of South Africa, must provide proof of medical cover with a medical scheme registered in terms of the Medical Schemes Act, 1998 Act 131 of 1998.”
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition fees, maintenance and incidental costs.
- Proof of a cash deposit or bank guarantee equivalent to airfare or transportation costs to the student’s country of origin for repatriation purposes or forfeiture to the state should permit conditions not be complied with.
- A medical certificate — a clean bill of health is required.
Step 3
Apply for a study permit by submitting Form 1 to the local Department of International Relations/South African Embassy.
The student will need to provide the embassy with an undertaking that they will leave South Africa on completion of her/his studies.
NB: Students should await the outcome of their application prior to making travel arrangements to South Africa.
Step 4
If a student is able to obtain a study permit on time, then they may continue with their application for full admission and registration for their selected modules.
NB: A certified copy of the International student’s passport together with a certified copy of a valid study permit must/will be kept in the student’s record file at Milpark Education. If a student is unable to obtain a study permit on time, then they must postpone their programme until the date on which they are in possession of a study permit.
Milpark Business School MBA Contact Details
Tel+27 (21) 673 9100
Fax +27 (21) 673 9111
E–mail [email protected]