Our programmes are internationally recognised and more crucially they qualify for exemption status for the professional studies offered by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) UK and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Three "A" level Subjects which must include mathematics and any of the following:  Economics, Accounting, Statistics or any other relevant subjects. Further Mathematics is an added advantage for Actuarial Science.

Our programmes are internationally recognised and more crucially they qualify for exemption status for the professional studies offered by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) UK and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Three "A" level passes which preferably should include a commercial subject.  Candidates with A-level Mathematics will have a distinct advantage in some courses offered in this programme.

There is also provision for mature entry for persons who may not have the appropriate academic qualifications for entry but who have suitable or relevant post-school experience and who satisfy the University and the Department of their ability to complete  degree course satisfactorily.

MASTER OF SCIENCE [MSc] IN RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE

Our Master of Science in Risk Management and Insurance is one of the best in Africa.  We pride ourselves with qualified lecturers from the department.  We also have lecturers from City University and Witwatersrand teaching on the programme thereby bringing vast experience from international jurisdiction. 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 For entry into the programme, a candidate must:

• Hold a good honours degree or equivalent, preferably Lower Second Class (2.2) or better from a recognised university in any business related field. In addition, the candidate must have thorough knowledge of insurance/and or risk management disciplines.
• Hold a general degree or equivalent, preferably Lower Second Class (2.2) or better, from a recognised university coupled with a professional qualification in insurance and/ or risk management from a recognised institution. Associate or holders of advanced diplomas from internationally recognised institutions e.g. The Chartered Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe (IIZ and the Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA) with at least three (3) years of working experience at supervisory or management level will also be considered.  Applicants holding these professional qualifications must show proof of having the final level of the qualification’s examination(s) to be admitted into the MSc Risk Management and Insurance programme.
• Short listed candidates for admission to the MSc Risk Management and Insurance programme may be interviewed as part of the selection process.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME AND DELIVERY

The programme is currently being offered on a part time block release basis over a minimum period of 24 months of which a minimum of 6 moths is for the dissertation.    The academic year normally runs from August to July.