Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

Introduction

On your way to an MBA, you need Milpark’s dynamic Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration for admission. The PGDip (Business Administration) equips you to excel in the marketplace by providing an immersive experience that gives you a variety of skills, such as critical and strategic thinking, problem-solving, and responsible and ethical leadership. Graduates will receive credits for five modules towards the Milpark MBA, which will enhance their career prospects and assist by reducing the time taken to complete the MBA.

Next Start Date

11 February 2025

Duration

1 Year

NQF Level

8

SAQA ID

76924

Credits

120

Introduction

On your way to an MBA, you need Milpark’s dynamic Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration for admission. The PGDip (Business Administration) equips you to excel in the marketplace by providing an immersive experience that gives you a variety of skills, such as critical and strategic thinking, problem-solving, and responsible and ethical leadership. Graduates will receive credits for five modules towards the Milpark MBA, which will enhance their career prospects and assist by reducing the time taken to complete the MBA.

About the Programme

Our PGDBA is designed to equip students aiming to enrol in our MBA with essential skills for success, including critical and strategic thinking, problem-solving, and responsible, ethical leadership.

The PGDip (Business Administration) provides the opportunity for prospective students with an undergraduate degree to gain general and advanced knowledge of business administration and management. Students without management experience can engage in a challenging curriculum covering business acumen essentials, strategic management principles, design thinking for problem-solving, financial management for strategic decision-making, business research for managers, risk and governance, leadership for managers and how to lead an organisation responsibly and in context.

An additional prospect, after completing the qualification, is to enrol for a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a research master’s degree to further career prospects in management and administration. Students who proceed and are admitted to Milpark’s Master of Business Administration degree will receive module exemptions from the PGDip (Business Administration).

Programme Structure

  • Business Acumen Essentials
  • Leading an Organisation Responsibly
  • Leading an Organisation in Context
  • Business Research for Managers
  • Design Thinking and Problem-Solving
  • Financial Management for Strategic Decision-Making
  • Strategic Management Principles
  • Risk and Governance
  • Leadership for Managers

The minimum admission requirement is a Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7).

Minimum Admission Requirements

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  • Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7)
  • have an acceptable rating in the Milpark admission assessment
  • have a minimum of three to four years of relevant work experience
  • be proficient in financial management at an undergraduate or postgraduate level or have working experience in financial management. Applicants with no proficiency in or experience with financial management must enrol in our bridging module, Finance for Non-Financial Managers. This bridging module must be completed successfully before students can register for Financial Management for Strategic Decision-Making. However, completing the bridging module before the start date of the first PGDBA block is advisable. (Please see the details of the short bridging module in the programme Factsheet)
  • submit a professional CV
  • present themselves for an interview with the Programme Manager
  • be proficient in English (proof of proficiency may be required for international students)
  • be computer literate

Resources and Support Information

Admission Test

The application form for the Admission Test must accompany the supporting documentation.

Factsheet

Download our factsheet for everything you need to know about our PGDip (Business Administration).

Textbooks

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Timetable

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Fees and Payment Terms

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Technology Requirements

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Learning Online

Learn from anywhere with Milpark's online programmes. Access all content and assessments in our virtual learning environment, and study at your own pace. You are encouraged to attend regular live sessions which will be recorded. Lecturers are on standby to assist you with all your queries.

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Distance Learning Online

Milpark’s facilitated online programmes offer flexible learning, as well as access to all content, activities, and assessments in our virtual learning environment. You’ll receive milestones to ensure you are focused, and regular online engagement with lecturers to support your learning You are encouraged to attend live classes or, if you are unable to attend, watch the recordings at your convenience and be part of the online community of students.

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