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BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Studies
Course overview
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, April, September |
| Tuition (Local students) | B$ 31,231 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | B$ 33,031 |
About
This programme draws together a variety of subjects that involve applying mathematical and statistical techniques in the financial services industry. It is designed to pave the way for students wishing to embark on a career as an actuary. Students will be prepared for professional exams leading to professional recognition as an actuary from a globally recognised professional actuarial body.
In addition to the programme being offered at Sunway University's main campus, Sunway College Ipoh is now offering BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Studies in collaboration with Sunway University. Click this link for more info.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- B$ 31,231
- Local students
- B$ 33,031
- 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
STPM
Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 Principals)
A-Level
Minimum 12 points (Minimum of Grade D from 2 subjects)
Note: For A-Level points calculation
A = 10 points B = 8 points C = 6 points D = 4 points E = 2 points
Australian Matriculation
ATAR 60
Canadian Matriculation
60%
Monash University Foundation Year
60%
Sunway Foundation in Arts
CGPA 2.0
Sunway Foundation in Science Technology
CGPA 2.0
Unified Examination Certificate
Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)
International Baccalaureate
Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points)
Sunway Diploma Studies
CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0
* Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.
Other Qualifications
- Any other equivalent qualifications
- Applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis
APEL.A
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
(Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)
Specific Requirements
- Credit in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent
English Language Requirements
- IELTS or equivalent 6.0
- PTE Academic 50 overall (minimum 46 in each skill)
- MUET Band 4
- SPM English B3 or B+
- UEC English B4
- O-Level English (1119) Credit
Curriculum
Year 1
- Advanced Calculus
- Calculus
- English for Business
- Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills
- Introduction to Probability
- Introductory Economics
- Linear Algebra & Applications
- Principles of Business Finance
- Principles of Financial Accounting
- Programming Principles
- Theory of Interest
Year 2
- Communication Skills
- Derivative Securities I
- Derivative Securities II
- Introduction to Statistics
- Life Contingencies I
- Life Contingencies II
- Mathematical Methods
- Regression Analysis
- Free Elective I
Year 3
- Community Project
- Free Elective 2
- Internship
- Ratemaking & Loss Reserving for General Insurance
- Simulation & Credibility Theory
- Stochastic Processes
Electives (choose 3 in Year 3)
- Advanced Actuarial Mathematics & Finance
- Advanced Actuarial Statistics
- Design of Experiments
- Discrete Mathematics
- Multivariate Analysis
- Research Project
- Risk Theory
- Survival Models
- Time Series & Forecasting
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects
For Local Students
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to 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 and Current Issues
For International Students
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Critical Thinking
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Malay Language for Communication 2