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Bachelor of Science (Honours) Actuarial Science with Data Analytics
UCSI University
Program overview
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Actuarial Science with Data Analytics Program at UCSI University Malaysia combines the traditional actuarial approach to risk management with the latest developments in data science, including artificial intelligence and machine learning. Students will learn how to apply these techniques in finance and insurance, addressing the increasing volume and types of data in the industry.
Entry Requirements
A pass in STPM with a minimum Grade (C) (CGPA 2.0) in any two subjects, and credit in Mathematics and pass in English at SPM level.
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, Financial Risk Analyst, Pension Actuarial Analyst, Insurance Underwriter, Financial Planning Advisor, Statistician, Data Analyst, Business Analyst.
Curriculum
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Year 1
- Calculus and Analytical Geometry
- Statistics and its Applications
- Business Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Fundamental of Data Science
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (optional)
- Probability Theory
- Database Management Systems
- Discrete Mathematics
- Macroeconomics
- Cooperative Placement 1
Year 2
- Mathematics I
- Mathematics of Interest Rates
- Mathematical Statistics
- Introduction to Stochastic Processes
- Data visualization
- Mathematics II
- Applied Statistical Models
- Life Contingencies 1
- Elementary Programming
- Research Methods in Data Analytics
- Cooperative Placement 2
Year 3
- Independent Project I
- Life Contingencies 2
- Elective 1
- Financial Management 1
- Machine Learning for Data Analytics
- Independent Project II
- Time series models and Survival Analysis
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Cloud Computing
- Big Data Analytics
- Cooperative Placement 3
Electives (Choose one)
- Actuarial Practices
- Loss Models
- Credibility Theory
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
U1
For foreign students:
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 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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