THE DEPARTMENT OF ACTUARIAL,INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Welcome to the Department of Actuarial, Insurance and Risk Management Sciences website. My name is Noble Malunguza and I am the Chairperson. The department is a leading centre for the teaching of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science on the continent and beyond. Our partnerships with the Insurance Industry and professional bodies regionally and globally, ensures that our programmes remain relevant and responsive to the changing educational needs of the market.
The Department has established pedigree in the teaching of Actuarial Science in the region. Our curriculum covers most of the core subjects of the Actuarial Science professional examining bodies. The modules are grouped into Business, Actuarial Mathematics and Actuarial Statistics courses. Data Science courses have been infused into the curriculum in response to the transformative industry impact of the big data revolution.
Our Risk Management and Insurance programme has been the flagship of the Faculty of Commerce since establishment in 1991. The undergraduate programme offers solid foundation in the principles of the management of risk for all enterprises. The masters programme builds from this foundation to provide a specialised and advanced understanding of the theory and practice including risk modelling.
To excel in human capital development for the insurance and broader financial industry.
- Academic excellence with integrity, honesty and ethical behaviour.
- Responsible research and innovation that drives commercialisation and industrialisation.
- Mutual respect, teamwork and effective partnerships.
We are the Center of Excellence for the teaching of Actuarial Science, Risk Management and Insurance on the continent. Our strong industry rapport inform our curriculum. We are driven by a passion to fulfil your dreams. There are current and past funding partnerships with ARC Milliman and Higherlife/Joshua Nkomo Foundation.
Our Programmes
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Our Staff
