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

Programme overview

This qualification is designed for individuals aiming to become Organisational or Chief Risk Officers, qualify for IRMSA's Certified Risk Management Professional designation and enhance their skills and knowledge in risk management with a view to enhancing potential career prospects. The Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management lays a foundation for understanding risk management and risk-based decision-making and integrating risk strategy with business strategy. (NQF 8, SAQA ID 118430, 120 credits.)

Duration: Minimum 18 Months, Maximum 3 years | Study mode: distance | Intake: 1 February 2027 | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Modules listed on the programme page include Fundamentals of Risk Management, Corporate Governance and Ethics for Risk Managers, Risk Management Integration, Risk Management Techniques, Risk Management Analysis and Interpretation, Compliance Risk Management, Insurance Management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants require a relevant NQF 7 qualification (Bachelor degree or Advanced Diploma). In addition to the relevant Bachelor’s degree, applicants require a pass in Matric mathematics (higher grade) or a C symbol (standard grade). Post-Matric studies demonstrating required mathematical skills are considered should an appropriate Bachelor's degree not be available. A detailed CV of the last ten years' employment is required.

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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