Milpark Business School MBA Requirements

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.

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