Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Financial Management at Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

This qualification is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge of financial management, financial services, and related fields. It’s also beneficial for those transitioning into careers in finance. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate complex financial landscapes, make informed decisions, and contribute to business success. (NQF 7, SAQA ID 90509, 380 credits.)

Duration: 3 Years | Study mode: distance | Intake: 26 January 2027 | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Modules listed on the programme page include Foundations to Business Studies, Introduction to Business Management, Mathematical Skills for Business, Digital Skills for Business, Introduction to Financial, Introduction to Microeconomics, Introduction to Macroeconomics, Financial Reporting.

Career pathways

It prepares graduates for careers in finance, banking, investment and other related fields, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to analyse financial data, make strategic decisions, and manage resources effectively.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates who matriculated in 2007 or earlier with a Senior Certificate Require a minimum of 24 points on the Milpark points system. Require a symbol of E or higher for Mathematics on HG, or a symbol of D or higher for Mathematics on SG. Candidates who do not meet the Mathematics requirement but who have achieved a rating of 4 or higher in any two of the following subjects may be offered admission on condition that they successfully complete the bridging programme: Economics, Business Economics, Accounting, Physical Science or Physics/Chemistry, Natural Science or Biology. Candidates who do not meet the 24-point admission criterion, may apply to Universities South Africa (USAF), for mature age exemption ( https://mb.usaf.ac.za/ ). Candidates who matriculated in 2008 or later with a National Senior Certificate Require a minimum of 50% in four NSC 20-credit subjects, including English. A minimum mark of 50% for Mathematics or 70% for Mathematics Literacy. Candidates who do not meet the Mathematics requirement but who have achieved a minimum mark of 50% or higher in any two of the following subjects may be offered admission on condition that they successfully complete the bridging programme: Economics, Business Economics, Accounting, Physical Science or Physics/ Chemistry, Natural Science or Biology.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Next start date for the Bachelor of Business Administration and most Bachelor of Commerce majors: 26 January 2027; Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting: 22 February 2027.

Admission closing dates are set per programme in the programme timetable and on each programme page. Late applications are only considered for the following semester. Application reviews are completed within five days for career-aligned programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.milpark.ac.za/how-to-apply/

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