Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Science with a Specialism in Financial Technology

About this course

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

• A course of study in Actuarial Science with a specialism in Financial Technology which has been awarded full accreditation by the IFoA (UK).
• Competent teaching staff with professional or specialised academic qualification, possessing working experience from actuarial industries/academia.
• Course syllabus which is comprehensively structured in tandem and compliance with the 2 biggest actuarial bodies, the IFoA (UK) and the SOA (US).
• Comprehensive guidance to mould graduates to be industry-ready.

Entry Requirements

• 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 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.

English Requirements (International Students)

• IELTS : 6.0
• TOEFL IBT : 60
• Pearson (PTE) : 59
• MUET : Band 4

Curriculum

Degree Level 1

• Probability Models
• Linear Algebra
• Business and Communication Skills
• Calculus
• Calculus II
• Financial Accounting
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Introduction to R Programming
• Statistics

Degree Level 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 Level 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 Communication Skills
• Employee & Employment Trends
• 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.