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Master of Science in Banking and Insurance

Master of Science in Banking and Insurance

The Masters in Banking and Insurance is a specialized postgraduate program in the banking and insurance field. The program offers a study of the managerial concepts and specialized training in particular banking and insurance area. This 24 months part-time program is offered in flexible Online and Blended Learning mode. The first two semesters are essentially covering all the core courses in business administration. In contrast, the next two semesters will offer you in-depth knowledge of banking and insurance subjects.
K22,000 per year

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Objectives of the Program

  • M.Sc. The banking and Insurance program aims to provide optimum practical and theoretical knowledge related to Banking and Insurance management and its contribution to the economic development of Zambia.
  • To exhibit critical thinking skills to address diverse business challenges and opportunities across the SADC region.
  • Prepares them to function on teams on various multidisciplinary problems in the Banking and Insurance sector
  • To demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
  • To exhibit Ethical Behaviour and Social Responsibility
  • To recognize the importance of and possess the skills necessary for life-long learning and compete with the best in the field.
  • To exhibit competence in the use of technology and information systems in modern organizational operations

Eligibility

  • Qualification from any recognized body with a level equivalent to bachelor’s qualification
  • Diploma (2 years) from a recognized institution and to possess 10 years of work experience with a minimum of 3 years of experience as a manager or a team leader position

Credit System

  • One credit represents 10 notional hours of learning. This learning includes classroom, supervised and self-directed hours, assessment time, workplace training, assignment writing, online learning and fieldwork. A normal year of full-time study (including contact hours and self-directed hours) is 1200 hours (120 credits). Any variation in hours from this requires specific justification. Similarly, any variation from 120 ZQF credits in one full-time year requires specific justification. Credit units shall not be used for awarding qualifications under the ZQF.

Selection Factors

  • Students applying to the Bachelor of Business Administration program at TAU Zambia campus are selected on the basis of their academic, personal, and extracurricular abilities. Each student will be assessed based on their educational background, age, and intended course of study. Additionally, students must have the intellectual, physical, and emotional capacities to meet the requirements of a successful career in their respective fields.
Year One
Trimester 1 MSC1111 Principles of Management & Organisation Behaviour - 19 Credits
MSC1112 Managerial Economics - 19 Credits
Trimester 2MSC1113 Advanced Business Accounting & Financial Management - 19 Credits
MSC1114 Marketing Principles and Practice - 19 Credits
MSC1115 Strategic Management - 19 Credits
Trimester 3 MSC1116 Business Research Methods & Statistics - 19 Credits
MSCP01 Capstone Project - 5 Credits
Year Two
Trimester 4MSB2111 Personal Financial Planning - 19 Credits
MSB2112 Financial Institutions and Markets - 19 Credits
Trimester 5MSB2113 Corporate Insurance Management - 19 Credits
MSB2114 Marketing of Insurance Services - 19 Credits
Trimester 6MSC2115 Research Publication in Journals/e-conference - 5 Credits
MSC2116 Project work Dissertation & Defense - 40 Credits

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