Master of Science in Banking and Insurance

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.