Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial Science
Offered by: UCSI University
Exam Body | Internal Degree, Malaysia | |||||||||||
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Course Duration | 3 Years | |||||||||||
Part Time/Full Time | Full Time | |||||||||||
Fees | 66130/Course | |||||||||||
Fees (International Student) | 68900/Course | |||||||||||
Campus | UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur Campus | |||||||||||
Faculty | Faculty of Business | |||||||||||
Conducted entirely in Malaysia | Yes | |||||||||||
Awarding Country | Malaysia | |||||||||||
Level of Study | Bachelor's Degree Level | |||||||||||
Field of Study | Mathematics & Statistics | |||||||||||
Course Description | Actuaries are professional deal with the financial impact of risk and uncertainty. They use skills in mathematics, economic, computer science, finance, probability and statistics, and business to assess the likelihood of occurrence of certain risky events formulate policies that minimize the cost of these risks. As such, actuaries are essential to the insurance and reinsurance industry. In addition, they can be consultants to other businesses, including sponsors of pension plans; and to government agencies such as bank Negara Malaysia. The 3-year BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science programme provides a solid grounding in mathematics, accounting, finance and statistic to integrate theories with actual experience and build a foundation for students to pursuit professional career in the financial risk management industry. | |||||||||||
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Entry Requirements | For general Business degree: UCSI Foundation year Pass, with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 STPM Minimum 2 principals (C) (CGPA 2.0) in 2 subjects and pass in Mathematics and English at SPM Level A-Level Minimum 2 principals (E) UEC Minimum 5 credits (B6) including in Mathematics and English National Matriculation Minimum CGPA of 2.0 International Baccalaureate (IB) Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects Canadian Pre-U Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects SAM Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects Australian Year 12 ATAR 65% Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency Minimum overall average of 60% Diploma (business-related) Minimum CGPA of 2.0 Other equivalent qualifications To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis *For Accounting, Actuarial Science, Diploma and School of IT programmes, please refer to http://www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/fobis/ for more details on entry requirements | |||||||||||
Intake Months | April, September, December | |||||||||||
Career Prospects | Many corporations today have acknowledged the need for financial specialists with the skills to manage risk. Upon completion of this programme, graduates will be furnished with the proper understanding of management know-how and are prepared for the relevant professional examinations. Graduates can seek employment in key industry streams such as:
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All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.
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