Prospectus 2019
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PROSPECTUS 2019 Milpark is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a private higher education institution (No 2007/HE07/003). Contents 1. A BRIEF HISTORY OF MILPARK EDUCATION 2 SCHOOL OF COMMERCE: PART-TIME STAFF 11 Accreditation and Registration 2 SCHOOL OF FINANCIAL PLANNING AND Vision 3 INSURANCE: FULL-TIME STAFF 11 Mission 3 SCHOOL OF FINANCIAL PLANNING AND Core values 3 INSURANCE: PART-TIME STAFF 12 The student experience 3 SCHOOL OF INVESTMENT AND BANKING: Where to find us 3 FULL-TIME STAFF 12 Melville, Johannesburg SCHOOL OF INVESTMENT AND BANKING: Claremont, Cape Town PART-TIME STAFF 13 Westville, Durban BUSINESS SCHOOL: FULL-TIME STAFF 15 BUSINESS SCHOOL: PART-TIME STAFF 15 2. MILPARK EDUCATION STAFF 4 The Management team 4 ANNEXURE B - STUDENT DISCIPLINARY CODE 17 The Academic team 5 CHAPTER 1: DEFINITIONS 17 Administrative support 5 CHAPTER 2: GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND RULES 17 CHAPTER 3: MISCONDUCT 17 3. MILPARK EDUCATION PROGRAMMES 5 CHAPTER 4: A STUDENT DISCIPLINARY MILPARK EDUCATION SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMMES COMMITTEE (SDC) 18 Business School 5 CHAPTER 5: PROCEDURE IN THE CASE OF A School of Commerce 5 COMPLAINT OF MISCONDUCT 19 School of Investment and Banking 6 CHAPTER 6: GENERAL PROCEDURES AT THE School of Financial Planning and Insurance 6 HEARING OF A CHARGE OF MISCONDUCT 20 Milpark Education College Vocational and 7 CHAPTER 7: SANCTIONS 21 FET Programmes 7 CHAPTER 8: IMPLEMENTATION OF FINDINGS OF Short Programmes and Executive Education 7 THE SDC 21 Short Courses 7 CHAPTER 9: APPEALS 21 Executive Education Programmes 7 CHAPTER 10: REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE OF Corporate Citizenship 7 FINDINGS 22 Business Expertise 8 CHAPTER 11: SAFEKEEPING OF THE RECORD OF Leadership Development 8 PROCEEDINGS 22 Project Management 8 CHAPTER 12: COMMENCEMENT OF THIS CODE 22 Delivery modes 8 CHAPTER 13: OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES 23 Distance learning/contact learning 8 Full-time/part-time study 8 Recognition of prior learning 8 Language Policy 9 4. FEES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 9 MILPARK EDUCATION BURSARY PROGRAMME 9 5. STUDENT SUPPORT 9 TUTORING 10 ACADEMIC SUPPORT 10 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT 10 COUNSELLING SERVICES 10 ONLINE SUPPORT 10 ANNEXURE A ACADEMIC STAFF 11 SCHOOL OF COMMERCE: FULL-TIME STAFF 11 1 1. A brief history of Milpark Education The school structure means that Milpark Education is able to enhance and expand its academic offering to ensure that all our qualifications remain current and Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd was established in 1997 relevant to industry and students. as the Milpark Business School, one of the first private providers of higher education in management in South Milpark Education programmes are aimed at many Africa. In 2007, Milpark Education registered as an different kinds of students. We cater for students who independent private higher education provider, and in already have a qualification and who wish to study 2013, changed its name to Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd. further to obtain specialised skills at a higher level of All Milpark Education’s qualifications are accredited and study. Our programmes are also suitable for students registered, as is required by the appropriate authorities, who are employed in these areas and are looking for and the Milpark Education legacy continues. a qualification to improve a specific set of skills, or to improve and formalise knowledge in a particular area to Since 2008, Milpark Education has offered a wide enhance their careers. range of programmes targeted at meeting the needs of students in business in South Africa. In addition to Finally, there are those students who have recently management education, Milpark Education also offers completed their schooling and who are looking for a first a wide range of qualifications in financial planning qualification from which to begin a career in a particular and insurance, banking and investment, and general area. Finding the right qualification for you is as easy as commerce. As a result, Milpark Education is a leading speaking to one of our trained consultants. niche provider of qualifications to many sectors, able to offer an articulation path from FET through to the highly All our courses are designed to meet the varying valued MBA degree. academic and employment needs of our students. As a Milpark Education graduate, you will receive top- Milpark Education comprises academic schools class education and qualifications dovetailed to your streamlined to provide the best experience to our varied requirements as well as to the needs and demands of the student body within each school’s area of specialisation. sector in which you choose to work. ACCREDITATION AND REGISTRATION Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd is registered as a Private Higher Education Institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) in terms of the Higher Education Act, 2007, under the registration number 2007/ HE07/003. Milpark Education’s Higher Education (HE) programmes are accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC), a permanent sub-committee of the Council on Higher Education (CHE). Milpark Education is also accredited by a number of SETAs to offer tuition towards a variety of FET learning programmes. Details of FET accreditations are available in the Milpark Education College factsheets. 2 Vision Empowering Africa through Business Education. Mission Milpark Education pursues best practice in education in order to provide value for stakeholders through: • Responsive and flexible learning solutions • Relevant and quality tuition • Service and support excellence • Dynamic partnerships with industry. Core values • We focus on providing quality education to our students • We focus on excellent customer service • We work together with integrity and respect • We take personal accountability and responsibility • We create value for our stakeholders through innovation and operational excellence. The student experience We offer our students an enriching and dynamic educational experience by providing: • The opportunity to engage with exciting developments in the areas of banking, financial planning, insurance, management and leadership. • Excellent academic teaching and support staff. • A stimulating and supportive environment in which to learn. • High levels of student support both through our learning materials, in face-to-face interactions or via online access. • The opportunity to be part of a cosmopolitan and diverse student and staff community. • Qualifications valued by employers across the country and the continent. Where to find us Johannesburg Melville Extension 2, Cnr Main Rd East & Landau Terrace, Auckland Park Cape Town 2nd Floor Sunclare Building, Cnr Protea & Dreyer Rds, Claremont Durban Norfolk House, 54 Norfolk Terrace Westville, Durban You are welcome to visit any one of our Website address – www.milpark.ac.za campuses for per- Email enquiries – [email protected] sonal assistance. Al- Student Services – 086 999 0001 ternatively, contact us telephonically, via email or through our website. 3 2. Milpark Education staff Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dean: School of Financial Julian van der Westhuizen Planning and Insurance BRek, BCompt (Hons), CTA (Cert in the Theory of Accountancy) Marilize Putter CA(SA) MBA, Advanced PG Dip in Financial Planning, PG Dip in Financial Planning, Corporate Business Development Executive BCom, CFP® Professional Ismail Sadek BCom, LLB, MBA Dean: School of Investment and Banking Antje Hargarter Chief Commercial Officer MBA, BBA (Hons), CEFA (Certified European Financial Analyst), Registered Assessor and Moderator, PhD in Leigh-Ann Hayward Risk Management B Occupational Therapy, MDP Head of Department: School of Commerce Chief Financial Officer Lizre Botha Beth Alt BCom, BCom Hons and MCom Master’s in Accounting, Bachelor’s in Accounting, CPA Head of Department: School of Commerce Chief Financial Officer Serame Ramosajana Lee Shapiro BCom (Accounting Sciences), BCompt Hons, CTA, CA (SA) BCom Hons, CA (SA) Head of Department: Business School (Research) Chief Operating Officer Samuel Koma Jerome Davies BAdmin, BAdmin (Hon), MPA, PhD – Public Administration MCom, CA (SA) Head of Department: School of Financial Planning and Insurance Chief Information Officer Michelle Swanepoel Andrew Molteno Diploma in ETDP, PG Dip in Financial Planning, Advanced PG Dip in Financial BSc, BSc (Hons), MSc Planning, PG Dip in Business Management and Administration, Registered Assessor, Registered Moderator, CFP Professional Human Resource Manager Fadia Mohammed Head of Department: School of Investment and Banking National Senior Certificate Servaas de Kock MCom, Programme in Strategic Management (PSM) Campus Manager Elna Lombard Head of Department: Postgraduate Studies, Business School MBA Jane Usher HDip Ed, BEd (Hon), MPhil, DPhil – Leadership Performance and Change Head: Marketing Agnes Ralston Head of Department: Executive Education, Business School Marketing Dip, Chartered Marketer Peter Ayuk MCom, BSc (Hons) Project Manager Sharon Bender Registrar Bachelor of Science (Computer science), Diploma in Project Melanie Orton Management (FTI) IMM, Diploma in Bookkeeping Executive Manager: Tuition and Research Coordinator: Quality Assurance Student Affairs Japie Heydenrych Jenny Blake Dip SM, BA, PGC TBDL, M Phil (Business Ethics), BA, BA Hons, MA D Ed (Didactics) Academic Manager (online delivery) Executive Dean Phillys Botha Esther Venter BMus, HED (Post Graduate), BCom, MBA BJuris, LLB, MBA, CFP® Academic Manager: College Dean: Business School Maritsa Grewe Cobus