A Message from the Director

As Head of the Business School, I am proud to foster disruptive, resilient, and ethical leaders. Our graduates are digitally fluent, workplace-ready, and globally relevant, with a strong ethical compass and a South African perspective, prepared to make a real impact in diverse contexts.

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Segran Nair Director: Business School

Why Study at Milpark's Business School?

All our qualifications are registered and accredited with the relevant authorities. We also offer bespoke Executive Education, a doctorate and a wide range of short courses for continuous professional development and lifelong learning.

Globally recognised

Globally recognised

Our flagship qualification, the Master of Business Administration (MBA), has been AMBA-accredited since 2018. It's the only AMBA-accredited MBA in Africa for online learning, setting a benchmark for excellence in business education. We also rank in the top 100 on the international QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Online MBA ranking.
Leading the way in Business Education

Leading the way in Business Education

The programme enhances your business knowledge while expanding your professional network, preparing you for senior leadership roles. With industry-experienced staff and relevant, up-to-date content, we ensure a seamless online learning experience, preparing you to make executive decisions in a digital future.
Flexible Learning to Suit Your Lifestyle

Flexible Learning to Suit Your Lifestyle

Our modules are designed to fit your lifestyle with two intakes per year. Study at your own pace with four cycles offered annually. We partner with you to provide personalised online learning journeys, high engagement, and practical relevance about what’s taught in our programmes.
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Testimonials

Hear from our students and graduates about their transformative experiences at the Milpark Business School.

Discover Dr. Thobekile Mhlongo’s DBA journey. She credits her family, supervisor, and Milpark team for their support.

Dr Thobekile Mhlongo

DBA

Hear from Phumlani Mthembu about how he applied his MBA learnings in his work environment during his studies.

Phumlani Mthembu

MBA

Hear from Dr. Rui Carvalho, DBA graduate, on his achievement and how he plans to use this knowledge in business.

Dr Rui Carvalho

DBA

Milpark MBA alum May Letsoalo graduated with distinction! Best wishes for your journey ahead!

May Letsoalo

MBA

Sivegan Naidoo, MBA graduate, shares his journey balancing work, family, and online studies at Milpark.

Sivegan Naidoo

MBA

Dr. Nthabiseng Debeila, MBA and DBA graduate, shares her journey and passion for corporate social responsibility.

Dr Nthabiseng Debeila

DBA

Business School Offerings

Continue your business journey with our diverse range of postgraduate programmes, including a postgraduate diploma. We also support continuous professional development through our bespoke Executive Education and online short courses.

Study via

Distance Learning Online

Milpark’s instructor-led 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. For certain modules, you can also attend live classes or watch recordings at your convenience and be part of the online community of students.

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Accreditations & Partnerships

Our accreditations and partnerships prove the quality and relevance of our programmes. By aligning with leading institutions and industry bodies, we ensure your education is globally recognised and valued by employers.

Meet Our Team

Our team includes seasoned professionals and thought leaders dedicated to your success. They drive innovation and inspire excellence, making your learning experience a truly rewarding one.

Dr Khalida Akbar

Dr Khalida Akbar

Head of Research

I am an experienced academic and researcher with over a decade in higher education, focusing on Cognitive Rehabilitation and Human Resource Management. I hold a PhD in Human Resource Management and Acquired Brain Injury from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. I lead research initiatives and drive academic excellence at Milpark.

Evelyn Kannigan

Programme Manager

My expertise spans the fields of commerce, business administration, and programme management, with a global and local perspective. I have been enabling MBA students to achieve their full potential for over a decade. I'm dedicated to nurturing student success through exceptional support, care, and efficiency.

Mmabatho Tlhoaele

Mmabatho Tlhoaele

Programme Manager

Most of my work experience has been in the education space, either as a student or as an administrator. I hold a BCom Accounting degree and have completed several online short courses. I am currently a registered student for the Postgraduate degree in Risk Management at Unisa.

Segran Nair

Segran Nair

Director: Business School

With over two decades of experience at universities in both SA and the USA, I have a proven track record of leading teams to create effective strategies and achieve organisational goals. I am a critical thinker dedicated to fostering successful student-centered learning and empowering students on their educational journeys.

Shaun Berry

Assistant to the Director of Business School

I support our education management team with a special focus on programme management, accreditation, quality assurance, and alumni relations. I use my diverse skill set to elevate our students’ learning experiences and positively impact their personal and professional transformations.

Thea Ngele

Thea Ngele

Senior Lecturer

I am passionate about curriculum development. I hold a Master of Administration (Public Sector Curriculum Development). As a PhD candidate, my focus is on aligning the Public Administration qualification and the world of work. At Milpark Business School, I am responsible for the postgraduate qualification in Public Administration.

Yasmin Sadat

Yasmin Sadat

Student Service Manager

My role at the Milpark Business School is to enhance the overall student experience and academic support. I work with the school’s director, the student support team and the sales and marketing team on strategic initiatives to improve service quality, drive student success and support the business school’s growth.

Join Our Team

Join our team of visionaries in education and make an impact that goes beyond the classroom. At the Milpark Business School, your expertise will shape the next generation of business leaders.

How to Apply

Embarking on your journey at Milpark involves two key stages. First, if you haven’t been admitted to a qualification yet, you’ll need to apply for admission or pre-admission (if applicable) to your chosen qualification. Once admitted, you’ll proceed to the second stage of the process, which is to register for your modules for either the academic year, cycle, or semester. If your qualification spans more than one year or you can’t register for all your modules at once, you’ll have opportunities to register for further modules throughout the academic year depending on your mode of study, or when registration opens for the next academic year.

  1. Apply for admission to the qualification

    • Select your qualification 
    • Pay the application fee 
    • Write the Admission Test
    • Upload your documents 
  2. Register for specific modules on the qualification

    • Select your modules 
    • Upload your proof of payment 
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Frequently asked questions

Get answers to all your questions about the Business School. Our FAQ section is designed to help you understand every aspect of life and study at our institution, ensuring you're fully informed and ready to embark on your educational journey.

In exceptionally limited cases, admission to the qualification may also take place via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This is because RPL admissions are limited to 10% of the total intake and are, therefore, often oversubscribed.  To apply via the RPL route, kindly contact the respective Programme Manager before applying online for admission on RPL grounds:

In addition to fulfilling the standard (Entry Route 1) selection criteria, RPL applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be at least 30 years of age.
  • Have at least 10 years of significant senior management work experience.

Note: only once all Entry Route 1 places have been finalised will a limited number of RPL candidates be admitted onto the qualification.

International Students
International applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide proof of proficiency in English before admission to the qualification.

Further to the requirements for admission provided above, foreign nationals or South African nationals seeking to apply for admission onto the qualification based on a non-South African/foreign NQF Level 8 equivalent qualification or degree must obtain – and submit to Milpark – a Certificate of Equivalence from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (www.saqa.org.za).

Yes. Our MBA programme is internationally accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). This accreditation is a mark of excellence and quality, ensuring global recognition. Graduates gain the credibility and skills to pursue careers internationally. 

It means that our MBA programme meets rigorous international standards in teaching, curriculum, and student outcomes. Graduating from an AMBA-accredited institution provides global recognition and enhanced career opportunities.

The cost of the international elective varies depending on the destination. Typically, it ranges between R75,000 to R85,000.

Yes. All applicants for the MBA programme must achieve an acceptable rating in the Milpark Education admission test administered by Top Talent Solutions (TTS).

If you've previously written the TTS test and the results are still valid, you won't need to take it again.  

Yes. If you've taken the GMAT, NMAT, APIL, or SHL tests and have valid results, you may submit those for evaluation instead.

Yes, applicants must be at least 25 years old to be eligible for the MBA programme because it is designed for professionals with a postgraduate degree and substantial work experience.  

The time commitment for each module is calculated based on notional hours. One credit typically equals 10 notional hours of work. For example, a 25-credit module would require approximately 250 hours of total study time, including all related activities.

You can receive exemptions for five modules. This enables you to potentially complete the MBA programme in a shorter period.  

No. All the courses in the Business School are offered via Distance Learning Online (DLO). As a result, students can exchange ideas and collaborate with peers in a globally connected classroom environment to establish professional networks, which can lead to collaborations or international employment opportunities. 

DLO is a fully digital learning experience. Students in this mode access all their study materials, including textbooks, through Milpark’s online learning platform. DLO provides a highly interactive and engaging environment, with regular live online classes, discussion forums, and collaborative projects.

Yes. Milpark is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Our qualifications are accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE). Our qualifications are also recognised on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 

NSFAS only covers public institutions and TVET Colleges. As a private higher education institution, Milpark Education does not offer NSFAS funding. However, we provide select bursaries and work closely with Capitec to offer financial aid to prospective students. Learn more about our Capitec partnership here.

Yes, Milpark Education offers bursaries based on academic performance and financial need. Applications typically open in September and close in November for the following year. Please note, bursaries are not available for the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA/CTA) and Advanced Accounting (Bridging Short Course to PGDA/CTA).

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