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Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
[edit]Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology is a private higher education institution in South Africa wholly owned by the Growth Ten Group.[1] The institute specializes in qualifications across Business, Information Technology, and Management Sciences, operating through both campus-based and distance learning models.
History
[edit]Richfield was founded in 1990 by Jay Ramnundlall as PC Training and Business College, initially providing computer training to working professionals in response to South Africa's growing adoption of computer technology.[2] In 2015, PC Training and Business College underwent a comprehensive rebranding to become Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology. This transformation included establishing a new senate, improved programme frameworks, and faculties designed to meet global university standards.[3]
Investec Asset Management (now Ninety One) acquired a majority stake in Richfield Holdings in 2018 through its African Private Equity division.[4] This acquisition facilitated campus development, expanded course offerings, and investments in distance learning infrastructure. On July 15, 2019, Stefan Ferreira was appointed CEO of the Growth Ten Group, the holding company that owns Richfield.[5]
Qualifications
[edit]Richfield offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications including degrees, diplomas, and advanced certificates in information technology, business management, accounting, human resources, supply chain, marketing, economics, and public management.[6]
The institute's flagship offerings include the Richfield MBA, Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology, and Postgraduate Diploma in Management, designed for working professionals seeking to advance their education.
A distinctive feature of Richfield's educational model is the Work Integrated Learning Programme, which requires students to complete structured workplace assessments before qualification conferment.
Industry Partnerships
[edit]Richfield maintains partnerships with technology companies including Cisco, Amazon Web Services, CIMA, Salesforce, Oracle, and IBM. These collaborations enable students to earn industry certifications alongside their academic qualifications, with specialized training in areas such as robotics, automation, data science, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.
Campuses
[edit]Richfield operates eight campuses across four South African provinces:[7]
- Umhlanga
- Musgrave
- Cape Town
- Bryanston
- Newtown
- Centurion
- Pretoria
- Polokwane
The campuses feature technology laboratories and learning environments designed to support students' intellectual, social, and professional development.
Accreditation and Endorsements
[edit]Richfield is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and registered with the Department of Higher Education & Training as a Private Higher Education Institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997, Registration Certificate No. 2000/HE07/008.[8]
In 2024, Richfield's Bachelor of Commerce program received endorsement from the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).[9] The institution is also a member of several professional organizations, including:
- Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)
- Association of African Business Schools (AABS)
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
- The South African Business Schools Association (SABSA)
Student Life
[edit]Full-time students at Richfield engage in extracurricular activities, student societies, and networking events that complement their academic journey. The institute's campuses provide accessible and secure learning environments, strategically located near business districts.
Sister Institutions
[edit]Richfield is part of the Growth Ten Group, which also owns:
- The AAA School of Advertising
- Alt_ed
References
[edit]- ^ "Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology - About Us". Bizcommunity. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Richfield and PC Training Media Release". The Witness. 10 November 2022. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "An old favourite returns as PC Training and Business College re-launches". Careers Portal. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Investec AM acquires controlling stake in Richfield". BizNews. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Stefan Ferreira, CEO at Growth Ten Group". Bizcommunity. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Richfield takes on a career-focused approach for 2023". News24. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Explore Richfield's premium campuses across South Africa". Bizcommunity. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "MBA Accreditation Information Centre". MBA.co.za. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Richfield earns SAICA endorsement for its BCom AGA degree". Bizcommunity. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
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