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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies
Course overview
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | March, July, September |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 21,419 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 23,192 |
Subjects
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Actuarial Science
About
This program is designed to provide students with a fully accredited Actuarial Science course by the IFoA (UK), with APU being one of only seven universities in Asia to receive this prestigious global recognition. The program is taught by highly skilled staff with professional or academic qualifications, along with practical experience in the actuarial field. The syllabus is carefully structured to align with the standards of the two largest actuarial bodies, the IFoA (UK) and SOA (US), ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education. Additionally, the program offers extensive guidance to prepare graduates to be fully industry-ready.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- $ 21,419
- Local students
- $ 23,192
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
- $ 33
- Local students
- $ 155
- Foreign students
Student Visa
- $ 532
- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
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| DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE: | |
| STPM | • 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33) and a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM Level or its equivalent. |
| A-LEVEL | • 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level in any 2 subjects, and a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/ IGCSE or its equivalent. |
| UEC | • 5 Grade B’s in UEC including Mathematics with a Pass in English. |
| MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION | • Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.5) with a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent. |
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS |
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
• IELTS : 6.0 |
Curriculum
Year 1 Modules
- Probability Models
- Linear Algebra
- Business and Communication Skills
- Calculus
- Calculus II
- Financial Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Introduction to R Programming
- Statistics
Year 2 Modules
- Advanced Probability Models
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Predictive Analytics
- Financial Mathematics
- Regression Analysis
- Financial Economics
- Financial Planning and Control
- Business Research Methods
- Financial Management
- Business Ethics & Governance
- Mathematics of Financial Derivatives
- Stochastic Processes
Internship (16 weeks)
Students will participate in a 16-week Internship or Industrial Training program to help them transition seamlessly from academic studies to the professional workplace.
Year 3 Modules
- Asset and Liability Valuations
- Life Contingencies
- Strategic Management
- Corporate Finance
- Risk Theory
- Investigation in Actuarial Studies
- Option and Bond Valuations
- Survival Analysis
- Life Contingencies 2
- Pension and Retirement Plans
- Project in Actuarial Studies
MQA Compulsory Modules:
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
- Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Workplace Professional Skills
- Integrity and Anti-corruption
- Co-Curriculum