Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Science with a Specialism in Financial Technology
Course overview
Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
Study mode | Full-time |
Duration | 3 years |
Intakes | March, July, September, November |
Tuition (Local students) | B$ 28,269 |
Tuition (Foreign students) | B$ 33,132 |
About
This program is specifically designed to provide students with the following:
- This program focuses on Actuarial Science, specializing in Financial Technology, and has received full IFoA (UK) accreditation.
- The teaching staff are highly qualified, with professional or specialized academic qualifications and working experience in industries or academia.
- The course syllabus is designed to meet the requirements of the largest actuarial bodies worldwide, the IFoA (UK) and the SOA (US).
- Graduates will receive comprehensive guidance to prepare them for the working industry.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- B$ 28,269
- Local students
- B$ 33,132
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
- B$ 45
- Local students
- B$ 212
- Foreign students
Student Visa
- B$ 727
- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- STPM: 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33), a Credit in Mathematics, and a Pass in Enlish at SPM Level or its equivalent.
- A-LEVEL: 2 Passes in A-Level in any 2 subjects, a Credit in Mathematics, and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.
- UEC: 5 Grade B’s in UEC, including Mathematics with a Pass in English.
- MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION: Passed Foundation program (minimum CGPA of 2.5) with a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
- IELTS: 6.9
- TOEFL IBT: 60
- Pearson (PTE): 59
- MUET: Band 4
Curriculum
Degree YEAR 1
- Probability Models
- Linear Algebra
- Business and Communication Skills
- Calculus
- Calculus II
- Financial Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Introduction to R Programming
- Statistics
Degree YEAR 2
- Advanced Probability Models
- Predictive Analytics
- Financial Mathematics
- Regression Analysis
- Financial Economics
- Business Research Methods
- Financial Management
- Mathematics of Financial Derivatives
- Stochastic Processes
Specialised Module:
- Financial Technology
- Enabling Fintech
- Application of AI in Finance
Internship
16 Weeks
Degree YEAR 3
- 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
- Project in Actuarial Studies
Specialised Modules:
- Fintech Risk management and Regulations
MQA Compulsory Subjects*
- 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
(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)
Note: The specialism will appear only in the academic transcript.