Postgraduate Diploma in Investment Management at Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

This qualification is designed for BCom or similar graduates who wants to improve their knowledge and skills in the area of investment management with a view to enhancing potential career prospects. The Postgraduate Diploma in Investment Management equips individuals with skills for analytical or specialist manager roles in financial services. It targets those wanting to deepen their knowledge of investments and financial instruments, allowing for diverse roles based on background and specialization. (NQF 8, SAQA ID 94678, 125 credits.)

Duration: Minimum 1 Year, Maximum 3 years | Study mode: distance | Intake: 19 January 2027 | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Modules listed on the programme page include Quantitative Methods for Investment Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Fixed Income, Equities, Alternative Investments and Derivatives, Portfolio Management, Wealth Management.

Career pathways

South Africa’s investment management industry offers attractive employment prospects and follows stringent regulatory guidelines.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants require a relevant NQF 7 qualification (Bachelor degree or Advanced Diploma). Depending on the modules completed in the undergraduate qualification as well as work experience, Milpark might recommend certain bridging modules for individuals who need to augment their knowledge on certain subject matters. Applicants are requested to submit a detailed curriculum vitae displaying details of prior academic and employment history, which will be used as part of the admission review process.

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: Financial Planning 12 January 2027; Investment Management 19 January 2027; Accounting (CTA) and Risk Management 1 February 2027; Taxation 8 February 2027; Banking, Business Administration and Public Administration 9 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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