Higher Certificate in Management at Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

This qualification is designed for those aiming to develop skills for junior management roles or school leavers who require a Higher Certificate for access into a Diploma or Degree programme of study. Designed as an entry-level, post-school higher education qualification, the Higher Certificate in Management (HCM) is tailored to provide you with the foundational knowledge and skills essential for success in diverse organisational settings. Our programme is all about practicality. (NQF 5, SAQA ID 91832, 120 credits.)

Duration: 1 Year | Study mode: distance | Intake: 2 February 2027 | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Modules listed on the programme page include HCM Electives, HCM with an elective in Human Resource Management, HCM with an elective in Risk and Compliance, HCM with an elective in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, The Management Environment, Design Thinking for Business Success, People Leadership and Development, Introduction to Management Accounting.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants require a National Senior Certificate (please take note of the applicable minimum criteria listed below). For entry into the Higher Certificate, candidates require a Senior Certificate (SC) or a National Senior Certificate (NSC), as certified by Umalusi, with at least a pass in English, the language of instruction at Milpark Education

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 dates: Higher Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Management 2 February 2027; Higher Certificate in Financial Products 22 February 2027; Financial Planning and Short-Term Insurance certificates 23 February to 2 March 2027; Banking Services certificates 20 October 2026.

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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