Welcome to the School of Commerce

In the School of Commerce, you will have the opportunity to connect with people who strive to make a positive impact through their work and academic studies. So, I encourage you to embrace collaboration, curiosity, and critical thinking to thrive during these unpredictable times. And we, your community, will be there to cheer you every step of the way. We’ve got you. You’ve got this.

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Partnering with you on your Commerce learning journey

We are a community where students can connect and belong. Where collaboration, inclusion, innovation and support creates a transformative educational experience that goes beyond learning, to enhance personal growth and development throughout your Milpark journey.

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Serame Ramosajana is the Head of the School Commerce. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over a decade's experience in the education sector. Serame served as the Head of Department in the School of Commerce since 2015 until 2020, and prior to that he was the Senior Lecturer at North-West University until 2015. Serame previously worked at PwC as Audit Manager. He joined PwC in 2006 as Trainee Accountant. Serame has extensive experience in Auditing both in practice and education sector.

Heading up the School

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Serame Ramasojana

Why study at the School of Commerce?

 

We offer a blended learning format that allows you to join the class in real time on any internet-linked device from anywhere in the world. 

Flexible ways to study - choose the mode of study that best suits your life

  • Distance Learning (you have the freedom to decide how and when you want to study)
  • Distance Learning Online (DLO) paced study using our virtual learning environment

A curriculum focused on preparing you for the future world of work

Admissions are always open - apply anytime and simply start in the next intake cycle (we offer 4 intakes per year for our BCom & BBA qualifications)

Many different major options available for our BCom & BBA:

  • Compliance & Risk Management, Taxation, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Banking, Credit, Investment Management, Banking & Investment Management, Short-term Insurance and Financial Planning

By enroling for a Milpark Education BCom degree, you are investing in your future and opening doors to exciting career opportunities. Choose from 10 different BCom major options and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the ever-evolving world of business. Find out more about our BCom programmes in the prospectus below. A Milpark BCom degree will set you apart in any career you choose to pursue.

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COMMERCE COURSES

Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Financial Management

Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial concepts and practices within the business world. This programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex financial landscape of organisations, make informed financial decisions, and contribute to the overall success of businesses.

Offered via Distance Learning (DL) and Distance Learning Online (DLO) - Click here to find out more about our Ways to study

Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles, processes, and strategies involved in managing the flow of goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption.

Offered via Distance Learning (DL) and Distance Learning Online (DLO) - Click here to find out more about our Ways to study

Undergraduate Degree

Bridging Programme: Bachelor of Commerce

For students who achieved a bachelor's pass in their Senior Certificate or National Senior Certificate examination, but did not meet the minimum requirement for Mathematics, the Bridging Programme will assist students to achieve the minimum admission requirement and enable them to enrol for the BCom degree.

Offered via Distance Learning Online (DLO) - Click here to find out more about our Ways to study

Certificate

National Certificate: Bookkeeping

Want to be able to offer indispensable bookkeeping and accounting skills, or become an accountant someday? The Financial Accounting Programme is for you! 

Certificate

FET Certificate: Bookkeeping

This programme is the intermediate level in the Financial Accounting Stream.

Higher Certificate

Higher Certificate in Management

Are you interested in a career as a manager? Or are you simply wanting to enhance, develop or formalise your skills and knowledge with a qualification in management? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you should consider enrolling in Milpark’s Higher Certificate in Management (HCM).

Diploma

National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting

You have now reached the upper intermediate level and will learn how to complete a full set of accounts for a financial year whilst supporting your accounting department.

Diploma

National Diploma in Human Resource Management and Practice Support

The purpose of the National Diploma in Human Resources Management and Practices is to provide you with a nationally accredited, internationally recognised human resources management qualification that will allow you to become employable as a human resource practitioner, human resource senior practitioner, human resource manager, human resource generalist, and related human resource positions.

Awarded the Best SABPP Blended Learning Training Provider for five years in a row! 

Advanced Certificate

Advanced Certificate in Management

Are you interested in a career as a manager? Do you have an existing qualification in an applied area of practice or a non-vocational area and are seeking a more business-oriented qualification?

Or are you simply wanting to enhance, develop or formalise your skills and knowledge with a qualification in management?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then you should consider enrolling in Milpark Education’s Advanced Certificate in Management.

Diploma

National Diploma: Financial Accounting

This programme will equip you with knowledge and practical skills in bookkeeping, financial accounting, income tax, financial management, reporting standards, corporate strategy, management accounting and research.

Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Business Administration

Interested in a career in business administration? Then the BBA is the programme for you. This all-encompassing programme will equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to operate effectively in a management role within the banking sector. It also serves as a foundation for those wanting to do postgraduate studies in Business Administration.

Offered via Distance Learning (DL) and Distance Learning Online (DLO) - Click here to find out more about our Ways to study

Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Commerce

Are you wanting to make your mark in the exciting world of commerce? Then look no further – Milpark Education’s Bachelor of Commerce (General) is for you. This degree will appeal to candidates interested in all aspects of commerce, including management, finance, banking, accounting, law, marketing and entrepreneurship.

Offered via Distance Learning (DL) and Distance Learning Online (DLO) - Click here to find out more about our Ways to study

 

Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Compliance and Risk Management

Are you drawn to the fascinating field of compliance and risk management? Would you like to gain specialist knowledge in compliance, law, fraud detection and examination, as well as risk management? Or, are you wanting to complete a degree recognised by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for FAIS Fit and Proper purposes? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, you should consider enrolling in Milpark Education’s Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Compliance and Risk Management.

Offered via Distance Learning (DL) and Distance Learning Online (DLO) - Click here to find out more about our Ways to study

Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Human Resources

Are you interested in the people aspect of business? Do you view people as an integral part of a successful business? Do you enjoy helping people to function at their best? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then you should consider enrolling in Milpark Education’s BBA (with a major in Human Resources).

Offered via Distance Learning (DL) and Distance Learning Online (DLO) - Click here to find out more about our Ways to study

Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Marketing

Do you have strong managerial skills with an interest in the dynamic world of marketing? Then Milpark Education’s BBA with a major in Marketing is the programme for you. This all-encompassing programme will equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to operate effectively in a management role within the marketing sector.

Offered via Distance Learning (DL) and Distance Learning Online (DLO) - Click here to find out more about our Ways to study

Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Taxation

Are you interested in becoming a sought-after tax practitioner? Or do you simply want to increase your knowledge and understanding of South African tax law? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you should consider enrolling in Milpark Education’s Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Tax. This degree will also prove beneficial to those pursuing career paths in bookkeeping and accounting, financial planning and law.

Offered via Distance Learning (DL) and Distance Learning Online (DLO) - Click here to find out more about our Ways to study

The School of Commerce Academic Team

Serame Ramosajana

Serame Ramosajana

Head of School: Commerce
Lizre(183 X 216 Px) (29)

Lizre Botha

Head of Department
Maritsa Grewe

Maritsa Grewe

Head of Department
Shaaira(183 X 216 Px) (34)

Shaaira Sackoor

Head of Department
Phyllis Botha

Phillys Botha

DLO Manager
Simba (183 X 216 Px) (35)

Simbarashe Karadzandima

Lecturer: Economics
Alfred (183 X 216 Px) (21)

Alfred Prosperity Maluleka

Lecturer: Financial Services Regulation and Compliance & Risk Management
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Hendrik Moropodi

Lecturer: Accounting & Business Mathematics
Beauty (183 X 216 Px) (22)

Beauty Shiviti

Lecturer: Business Communication; Management and Leadership; Project Management
Helena Mkudu(183 X 216 Px) (25)

Helena Mkudu

Lecturer: Entrepreneurship, General and Strategic Management, Technology & Innovation, Branding & Advertising
Motlalekgomo (183 X 216 Px) (31)

Motlalekgomo Tshalane

Senior Programme Manager: BCom Banking, Investment and Credit.
Corporate Staff Photos

Boitumelo Maretlwa

Program Manager: BCom General, Tax, Compliance and Risk Management
Leilani (183 X 216 Px) (28)

Leilani Nyoni

Program Manager: BBA General, Human Resources and Marketing.
Matshediso (183 X 216 Px) (30)

Matshediso Madibo

Academic Assistant
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Musi Sikhosana

Academic Assistant
Untitled (183 X 216 Px) (183 X 216 Px) Palesa Ngese

Palesa Ngese

Academic Assistant
Saajida Dinath

Saajida Dinath

Lecturer: Business Management, HCM & ACM Oversight Owner
Zakiyah Bellim

Zakiyah Bellim

Academic Assistant
Charlotte Mnguni

Charlotte Mnguni

Lecturer: Business Management & Compliance
Sakienah Jacobs

Sakienah Jacobs

Programme Manager DLO
Wendy Dennis

Wendy Dennis

Programme Manager - HCM and ACM
Tafadzwa Fusire

Tafadzwa Fusire

Lecturer Finance and Management Accounting
Clint Van Der Poel

Clint van der Poel

DLO Academic Assistant

If you’re looking to qualify as a Chartered Accountant, we also offer a BCom in Accounting programme through our School of Professional Accounting, as a first step on the path to get you to CA(SA), successfully. Click on the link below to get more information about the programme and find out how we can partner with you on your path to CA(SA).

FAQs

Yes, at Milpark Education we offer distance online learning. This gives you the opportunity to plan and structure your studies around your life and commitments. Our online courses and resources are intentionally designed to support and empower you to progress and achieve your learning and career goals.

Since our establishment in 1997, we have evolved to become an educational institution that is recognised internationally. All the programmes offered by Milpark Education are benchmarked against international standards.

In South Africa, all higher education programmes must be quality assured by the Council on Higher Education's Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC). Once the HEQC has approved a programme, it is registered by the Department of Higher Education and Training and is also listed on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) which is administered by the South African Qualifications Authority, known as SAQA. The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) is a 10-level framework in terms of which all higher education (HE) qualifications are constructed and mapped. To further cement this standing, Milpark offers the only online AMBA-accredited MBA in Africa. Other accreditations include SAICA accreditation for our Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting qualification, offered through Milpark incorporating CA Connect.

When studying your Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree at Milpark Education, you can complete the general BCom stream, or choose from a selection of majors offered within 3 of our Schools.

The School of Commerce offers majors in Compliance and Risk Management or Taxation. The School of Professional Accounting, offers a BCom in Accounting, and the School of Financial Services, offers majors in Banking, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Short-term Insurance, Credit or Banking and Investment Management. Our School brochures provide a detailed breakdown of courses available as well as the admission requirements necessary to apply for each. All our academic courses have been outlined to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience with Milpark.

If you are looking to enter the business and commerce industry, a BCom degree is amongst the most popular degrees obtained due to its versatility.

By studying a BCom degree, you can develop your business acumen and management capabilities through systematically building up knowledge in key business areas. At Milpark, there are 9 different BCom major options to choose from, in addition to the general BCom degree programme.

The broader field of commerce does lend itself to well-paying jobs. However, studying a commerce degree or diploma does not guarantee financial success. There is no definite answer, as students choose different career prospects and interests once they have completed their commerce qualification at Milpark.

In order to pursue a commerce degree, you will need to have taken Mathematics and obtained a minimum of an E symbol on Higher Grade or D on Standard Grade.
Candidates who do not meet the Mathematics requirement may be offered admission on condition that they successfully complete the BCom bridging programme, if they have achieved at least a symbol of E on HG or a C on SG in any two of the following subjects:
  • Economics
  • Business Economics
  • Accounting
  • Physical Science or Physics/Chemistry
  • Natural Science or Biology

CA Connect, which forms part of Milpark Education within the School of Professional Accounting, offers the only fully online SAICA-accredited CTA in South Africa. This programme is designed for students on their path to CA(SA).

Find out more about the SAICA-accredited CTA programme here.

NSFAS only covers public institutions and TVET Colleges.

As Milpark Education is a private higher education institution, we do not offer NSFAS funding. However, we do offer select bursaries, and we work closely with Capitec to provide prospective students with financial aid during their studies. Find out more about our Capitec partnership here.

Yes, Milpark Education does offer bursaries to deserving students based on their academic performance and financial needs. Applications typically open in the September and close in November for the following year. Milpark bursaries are not available for the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA/CTA) and Advanced Accounting (Bridging Short Course to PGDA / CTA).