Prospective students will have the unique opportunity to meet the people who make the learning experience at Moonstone Business School of Excellence exceptional at MBSE’s Virtual Open Days this week.
From 11 to 13 November, the entire qualification team – including academic, admin, and business development staff – will be online to answer questions, provide study guidance, and share insights into what makes each qualification a pathway to professional growth.
MBSE often receives sincere feedback from students about how the dedication of its lecturers and support staff makes all the difference in their studies. These open days offer a rare chance to connect directly with those who design, teach, and support the programmes.
Each session includes detailed programme overviews, live Q&As with qualification coordinators and a virtual tour of MBSE’s interactive online learning environment.
Registration for all sessions is free and open to anyone interested in pursuing or advancing a career in finance, compliance, or financial advice.
The team behind MBSE’s qualifications
Higher Certificate in Short-term Insurance (NQF 5)
Webinar: 11 November | 10am – 11am
Host: Debbie Costopoulos
Debbie Costopoulos is a seasoned educator and business leader with over two decades of experience in finance, compliance, and training. With a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice and extensive banking and consulting experience, Debbie brings both practical insight and academic depth to her sessions. She is passionate about empowering learners to thrive in the short-term insurance sector.
Higher Certificate in Wealth Management (NQF 5)
Webinar: 11 November | 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Host: Tyrone Ford
Tyrone Ford is a Certified Financial Planner® and Senior Lecturer at MBSE, with postgraduate qualifications in Financial Planning, Taxation, and Estate Planning, and a Master of Education in Higher Education. His teaching excellence has been recognised with the Stadio Academic Prize for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Tyrone’s sessions bridge academic theory with the realities of modern financial planning practice.
Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning (NQF 6)
Webinar: 12 November | 10am – 11am
Host: Julette Wentzel
Julette Wentzel has more than 30 years of experience in financial services training and holds a BCom in Economics. Since joining MBSE in 2016, she has played a key role in course accreditation, curriculum design, and facilitation. Her expertise spans wealth management, legislation, and financial planning – ensuring students gain both theoretical and practical competence.
Occupational Certificate: Compliance Officer (NQF 6)
Webinar: 12 November | 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Host: Sihle Tshangela
Sihle Tshangela, a Compliance Specialist and Lecturer, holds an LLB and a BA in Law, combining legal acumen with regulatory expertise. Known for his work in making compliance education more inclusive – including his isiXhosa translation of Getting to Know FICA – Sihle’s sessions provide practical guidance for those aspiring to careers in compliance and risk management.
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Financial Management (NQF 7)
Webinar: 13 November | 10am – 11am
Host: Crescencia Chifamba
Leading MBSE’s BCom programme, Crescencia Chifamba is an economist with over 15 years of higher education and research experience. Holding a Master of Commerce in Economics, an MBA, and pursuing her PhD, Crescencia integrates academic rigour with applied business insight, preparing students for leadership roles in finance and management.
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning (NQF 8)
Webinar: 13 November | 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Host: Edel Goldbach
Edel Goldbach, Academic Manager at MBSE, brings over 25 years of experience in financial planning education and industry practice. She is a Certified Financial Planner® with an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning and is currently pursuing a Master of Education in Higher Education. Her leadership ensures academic quality and relevance across MBSE’s financial planning qualifications.
Discover your path — and the people who’ll guide you
Each MBSE qualification is designed with a clear career outcome in mind, but what truly distinguishes MBSE is its people – passionate educators and professionals committed to helping every student succeed.
As operations manager Monique Brummer explains: “Our open days are not just about showcasing our qualifications. They’re about meeting the people who’ll support and guide you throughout your studies. It’s an opportunity to connect with our lecturers and see first-hand the care that goes into every course.”
MBSE’s flexible, accredited online programmes and experienced academic team ensure students receive the support, structure, and expertise needed to achieve their goals – wherever they are in their careers.
Registration for all sessions is free. Click here to register.
