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Bachelor of Science (Honours) Actuarial Science and Finance

UCSI University

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Program overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Actuarial Science and Finance Program at UCSI University Malaysia combines financial investment management and actuarial science. It focuses on developing competencies in asset valuation, risk management, and financial industry knowledge. Students also have the flexibility to pursue professional qualifications, including the Society of Actuaries (SoA) or other finance-related certifications.

Entry Requirements

STPM: A pass in STPM with a minimum Grade (C) (CGPA 2.0) in any two subjects OR Grade C in two subjects inclusive of mathematics.

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

Actuary, Risk manager, Investment Analyst, Credit Manager,Financial Analyst, Treasurer, Fund Manager, Credit Analyst, Financial Planner, Investment Broker, Investment Banker, Financial Trader.

Curriculum

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Year 1

Calculus and Analytical Geometry

Statistics and its Applications

Microeconomics

Business Accounting

Risk Management and Insurance

Probability Theory

Macroeconomics

Introduction to Programming

Financial Market and Institutions

Managerial Accounting

Cooperative Placement

Year 2

Mathematics I

Mathematics of Interest Rates

Mathematical Statistics

Introduction to Stochastic Processes

Financial Management 1

Mathematics II

Applied Statistical Models

Elective 2

Investment Analysis

Cooperative Placement

Year 3

Independent Project I

Mathematics of Financial Derivatives

Elective 3

Loss Models

Financial Statement and Analysis

Independent Project II

Elective 1

Elective 4

Credibility Theory

Stochastic Calculus for Insurance and Finance

Treasury Management

Bahasa Kebangsaan A (optional)

Cooperative Placement

Electives

Elective 1 (Choose one)

  • Introduction to Islamic Banking
  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Management 2
  • Investment Portfolio Management

Elective 2 (Choose one)

  • Islamic Financial Markets and Institutions
  • Multinational Finance
  • Equity Analysis
  • Life Contingencies 1

Elective 3 and 4 (Choose two)

  • Actuarial Practice
  • Statistical Simulation for Financial Modelling
  • Life Contingencies 2
  • Survival Models

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For foreign students:

  • Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
  • Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
  • (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

All students:

  • U2 - University Life
  • U2 - Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (Integrity and Anti-Corruption)
  • U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 1
  • U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 2
  • U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 3

Available scholarships

  • International Student Tuition Fee Rebate

    Up to 20% coverage

    Up to 20% Tuition Fee Reduction: Students may Submit a request to apply for the discount Upon arrival in Malaysia, and following the completion of the registration process.

Entry requirements

Bachelor's: strong high-school results, a foundation, or a diploma.

Typically IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Research scientist
  • Lab specialist
  • Quality analyst
  • Biotechnologist

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