Richfield Richfield is one of South Africa’s leading private higher education institutions, offering accredited online and on-campus qualifications in IT, Business, Education, and Public Management. Recognised for academic excellence, innovation, and employability, Richfield prepares career-ready graduates for Africa’s fast-growing digital and knowledge economy. --- ### Overview Richfield provides future-focused education that blends theory with practical, industry-relevant skills. Students can study at Richfield through flexible online learning or attend one of over 10 modern campuses across South Africa. Our programmes are designed to empower students with the skills demanded by employers — from data analytics, digital marketing, and software engineering to business management, finance, and teaching. With a strong commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and quality education, Richfield’s mission is to close the digital divide by providing affordable, world-class learning that drives social and economic transformation across Africa. --- ### Key Resources #### Programmes - [ Bachelor of Public Management (BPM)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/degrees/business-science/bachelor-of-public-management-bpm) - [BCom (AGA IT) Bridging Programme](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/degrees/faculty-of-business-science/bcom-aga-it-bridging-programme) - [Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/degrees/business-science/bachelor-of-business-administration-bba) - [Bachelor of Commerce (AGA IT)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/undergraduate/faculty-of-business-science/bachelor-of-commerce-aga-information-technology) - [Bachelor of Commerce (AGA)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/degrees/business-science/bachelor-of-commerce-aga-associate-general-accountant-saica-endorsed) - [Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/degrees/business-science/bachelor-of-commerce-bcom) - [Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSc IT)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/degrees/faculty-of-information-technology/bachelor-of-science-in-information-technology-bsc-it) - [Diploma in Business Administration (DBA)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/diplomas/faculty-of-business-science/diploma-in-business-administration-dba) - [Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/diplomas/faculty-of-information-technology/diploma-in-information-technology-dti) - [Diploma in Local Government Management (DLGM)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/diplomas/business-science/diploma-in-local-government-management-dlgm) - [Higher Certificate in Business Administration (HCBA)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/higher-certificate/business-science/higher-certificate-in-business-administration-hcba) - [Higher Certificate in Computer Forensics (HCCF)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/higher-certificate/faculty-of-information-technology/higher-certificate-in-computer-forensics-hccf) - [Higher Certificate in Information Technology (HCIT)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/higher-certificate/faculty-of-information-technology/higher-certificate-in-information-technology-hcit) - [Higher Certificate in Local Government Management (HCLGM)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/higher-certificate/business-science/higher-certificate-in-local-government-management-hclgm) - [Higher Certificate in Office Administration (HCOA)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/higher-certificate/business-science/higher-certificate-in-office-administration-hcoa) - [Higher Certificate in Recognition of Prior Learning Activities (RPLA)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/higher-certificate/business-science/higher-certificate-in-recognition-of-prior-learning-activities-rpla) - [Honours in Bachelor of Science in Information Technology](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/degrees/faculty-of-information-technology/bachelor-of-science-honours-in-information-technology) - [Master of Business Administration (MBA)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/masters/business-science/master-of-business-administration-mba) - [Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/programmes/postgraduate/business-science/postgraduate-diploma-in-management-pgdm) --- #### Campuses - [Bryanston Campus](https://www.richfield.ac.za/campuses/bryanston-campus) - [Cape Town Campus](https://www.richfield.ac.za/campuses/cape-town-campus) - [Centurion Campus](https://www.richfield.ac.za/campuses/centurion-campus) - [Musgrave Campus](https://www.richfield.ac.za/campuses/musgrave-campus) - [Newtown Junction Campus](https://www.richfield.ac.za/campuses/newtown-junction-campus) - [Online Learning](https://www.richfield.ac.za/campuses/online-learning) - [Polokwane New Premium Campus](https://www.richfield.ac.za/campuses/polokwane-new-premium-campus) - [Pretoria Campus](https://www.richfield.ac.za/campuses/pretoria-campus) - [Umhlanga Campus](https://www.richfield.ac.za/campuses/umhlanga-campus) --- #### News - [Is a Bachelor of Commerce Right For You? Choosing the Best Pathway](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/is-a-bachelor-of-commerce-right-for-you-choosing-the-best-pathway) - [The Ultimate Guide to Office Administration Career Paths in South Africa](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/the-ultimate-guide-to-office-administration-career-paths-in-south-africa) - [Why an IT Course is the Best Investment for a Tech Career](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/why-an-it-course-is-the-best-investment-for-a-tech-career) - [Qualification reform is a reminder that employability matters too](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/qualification-reform-is-a-reminder-that-employability-matters-too) - [Why South Africa must redefine matric success for tertiary readiness](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/why-south-africa-must-redefine-matric-success-for-tertiary-readiness) - [Richfield is reshaping business education with AI-ready curriculum](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/richfield-is-reshaping-business-education-with-ai-ready-curriculum) - [Skills Development levies are a talent tool, not a tick-box](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/skills-development-levies-are-a-talent-tool-not-a-tick-box) - [From clinical expertise to strategic insight: Dr Magan’s MBA advantage](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/from-clinical-expertise-to-strategic-insight-dr-magans-mba-advantage) - [Credential fraud is undermining South Africa’s workforce](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/credential-fraud-is-undermining-south-africas-workforce) - [The Evolution of the BSc IT: Why Industry-Aligned Programmes Are the New Standard for Tech Careers](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/the-evolution-of-the-bsc-it-why-industry-aligned-programmes-are-the-new-standard-for-tech-careers) - [Benefits of Online Learning Through Richfield](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/benefits-of-online-learning-through-richfield) - [Rethinking assessment in the age of AI](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/rethinking-assessment-in-the-age-of-ai) - [The Integrated Tech Hub Approach](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/the-integrated-tech-hub-approach) - [The ROI of an Online MBA for IT Leaders](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/the-roi-of-an-online-mba-for-it-leaders) - [Five ways to progress in your career in a hybrid workplace](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/five-ways-to-progress-in-your-career-in-a-hybrid-workplace) - [Building South Africa’s cybercrime investigation skills through computer forensics ](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/building-south-africas-cybercrime-investigation-skills-through-computer-forensics) - [Richfield’s partnership with Lions Cricket hits it out of the park](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/richfields-partnership-with-lions-cricket-hits-it-out-of-the-park) - [The career map has changed. Is your degree still pointing you in the right direction?](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/the-career-map-has-changed-is-your-degree-still-pointing-you-in-the-right-direction) - [5 ways an MBA can accelerate your tech career](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/5-ways-an-mba-can-accelerate-your-tech-career) - [What can high-performing sports teams teach us about building winning businesses?](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/what-can-high-performing-sports-teams-teach-us-about-building-winning-businesses) - [Degree, diploma, or higher certificate? How parents and students can choose the right path](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/degree-diploma-or-higher-certificate-how-parents-and-students-can-choose-the-right-path) - [In South Africa, the smarter bet is building talent, not buying it](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/in-south-africa-the-smarter-bet-is-building-talent-not-buying-it) - [The African MBA must stop following and start formulating](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/the-african-mba-must-stop-following-and-start-formulating) - [Four questions to ask when choosing a tertiary education institution](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/four-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-tertiary-education-institution) - [Top 10 Questions Every Prospective College Student Asks (and Our Answers)](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/top-10-questions-every-prospective-college-student-asks-and-our-answers) - [Richfield graduate builds hiring engine to help more South Africans find jobs, faster](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/richfield-graduate-builds-hiring-engine-to-help-more-south-africans-find-jobs-faster) - [Unlock Your Future: Comprehensive Overview of the Diploma in Business Administration](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/unlock-your-future-comprehensive-overview-of-the-diploma-in-business-administration) - [Degree vs. Diploma: Which Qualification is Right for Your Career Path in South Africa?](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/degree-vs-diploma-which-qualification-is-right-for-your-career-path-in-south-africa) - [Richfield launches SA’s first SAICA-endorsed BCom (AGA IT) degree](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/richfield-launches-sas-first-saica-endorsed-bcom-aga-it-degree) - [Richfield’s new brand positioning promises A Learning Experience of a Lifetime](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/richfields-new-brand-positioning-promises-a-learning-experience-of-a-lifetime) - [Richfield and Adapt IT join forces to advance digital skills and employability](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/richfield-and-adapt-it-join-forces-to-advance-digital-skills-and-employability) - [Degrees might open doors. But are graduates ready to walk through them?](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/degrees-might-open-doors-but-are-graduates-ready-to-walk-through-them) - [AI Prompts to Help You Study](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/ai-prompts-to-help-you-study) - [Richfield academic leads SABSA V20 taskforce under South Africa’s G20 Presidency](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/richfield-academic-leads-sabsa-v20-taskforce-under-south-africas-g20-presidency) - [Innovation recognised: Richfield student mobile app shortlisted for top award](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/innovation-recognised-richfield-student-mobile-app-shortlisted-for-top-award) - [Richfield Earns SAICA Endorsement for its BCom AGA Degree](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/richfield-earns-saica-endorsement-for-its-bcom-aga-degree) - [Richfield Partners with Microsoft to Equip Students with Future-Ready Digital Skills](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/richfield-partners-with-microsoft-to-equip-students-with-future-ready-digital-skills) - [How a Richfield MBA Graduate is Leading Economic Change in the DRC](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/how-a-richfield-mba-graduate-is-leading-economic-change-in-the-drc) - [Richfield Launches New Fortinet Cybersecurity Certifications](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/richfield-launches-new-fortinet-cybersecurity-certifications) - [More Than a Degree: How Micro-Stacked Credentials Give Graduates the Competitive Edge](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/more-than-a-degree-how-micro-stacked-credentials-give-graduates-the-competitive-edge) - [Connecting Grads to Opportunity: Richfield at Virtual Grad Expo 2025](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/connecting-grads-to-opportunity-richfield-at-virtual-grad-expo-2025) - [How Richfield Students are Using AI to Change the Game in South African Soccer](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/how-richfield-students-are-using-ai-to-change-the-game-in-south-african-soccer) - [Learning Without Limits: How Richfield Opens Doors Through Online Learning](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/learning-without-limits-how-richfield-opens-doors-through-online-learning) - [How a Richfield BSc IT Online Graduate Is Powering the Future](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/how-a-richfield-bsc-it-online-graduate-is-powering-the-future) - [Code, Confidence & Career Moves: How Vidur Lutchminarain Turned His Richfield IT Degree into a Future-Proof Career](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/code-confidence-and-career-moves-how-vidur-lutchminarain-turned-his-richfield-it-degree-into-a-future-proof-career) - [The Future of Work: What Students Need to Know](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/the-future-of-work-what-students-need-to-know) - [Learn, Lead, Succeed: Richfield’s Future-Focused Online MBA Degree](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/learn-lead-succeed-richfields-future-focused-online-mba-degree) - [Richfield Alumni Success Story: Emmanuel Perumal](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/richfield-alumni-success-story-emmanuel-perumal) - [Richfield Education Fuels Stage 1: Climbing Mountains, Building Minds](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/richfield-education-fuels-stage-1-climbing-mountains-building-minds) - 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[Richfield launches new world-class campuses](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/richfield-launches-new-world-class-campuses) - [Central Gauteng Lions team up with Richfield ](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/central-gauteng-lions-team-up-with-richfield) - [Women leading the way](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/women-leading-the-way) - [Master of Business Administration](https://www.richfield.ac.za/news/master-of-business-administration) --- #### Events - [Online Learning Virtual Info Session](https://www.richfield.ac.za/events/online-learning-virtual-info-session-1july) - [2026 Mid-Year Late Registration Is Open](https://www.richfield.ac.za/events/2026-registrations-open) - [Richfield Open Day 2026](https://www.richfield.ac.za/events/richfield-open-day-2026-26sep) --- ### About - **About Richfield:** Learn about our history, mission, leadership, and commitment to transforming higher education. - **Campuses:** Find a campus near you or study 100% online. - **Contact Us:** Get in touch for admissions, partnerships, or media enquiries. - 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