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Other & Interdisciplinary · Bachelor's
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Actuarial Studies
Sunway University
Program overview
This program integrates various subjects focused on the application of mathematical and statistical techniques within the financial services sector. It is specifically designed for students aspiring to pursue a career as an actuary. Participants will be prepared for professional examinations that lead to recognition as an actuary by a globally recognized actuarial professional body.
Entry Requirements
STPM
Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 Principals)
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
- Actuarial reserving analyst
- Catastrophe risk analyst
- Chief actuary in casualty insurance/health/life/property
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief financial officer
- Financial risk manager
Curriculum
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Year 1
- Advanced Calculus
- Calculus
- English for Business
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Introduction to Probability
- Linear Algebra & Applications
- Principles of Business Finance
- Principles of Economics
- Programming Principles
- Theory of Interest
Year 2
- Communication Skills
- Derivative Securities I
- Derivative Securities II
- Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills
- Introduction to Statistics
- Life Contingencies I
- Life Contingencies II
- Mathematical Methods
- Free Elective 1
Year 3
- Free Elective 2
- Internship
- Ratemaking & Loss Reserving for General Insurance
- Regression Analysis
- Simulation & Credibility Theory
- Stochastic Processes
Electives with Specialization
- Advanced Actuarial
- Finance & Risk Management
- Actuarial Artificial Intelligence
List of Electives (Choose 3):
- Advanced Actuarial Statistics
- Advanced Actuarial Mathematics & Finance
- Principles of Actuarial Control Cycle
- Risk Theory
- Survival Models
- Time Series & Forecasting
- Multivariate Analysis
- Predictive Analytics
- Machine Learning
- Design of Experiments
- Categorical Data Analysis
- Research Project
MOHE Compulsory General Studies Subjects
For Local Students:
- Appreciation of Ethics & Civilisation
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Critical Thinking
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Philosophy & Current Issues
For International Students:
- Appreciation of Ethics & Civilisation
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Critical Thinking
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Malay Language for Communication 2
Entry requirements
Bachelor's: strong high-school results, a foundation, or a diploma.
Typically IELTS 6 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.
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