Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Honours)

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Apr, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM113,844

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Course Highlights

Accredited by IFoA, SOA, CMT and CAS, and elgible to apply for IFTA membership and AFT/CFT qualification
Exposes you to FinTech and the possibility to get a Bloomberg Certificate (BMC) upon the completion of Investment Management or Portfolio Management electives
Internship opportunities with renowned companies to gain industry exposure
Grow with the support of Taylor'sphere, a well-balanced ecosystem and community that nurtures your intellect, craft and practical wisdom

Course Structure

Year 1

Common Core

Note: (*) Students are required to take these modules in order to obtain VEE credits from the Society of Actuaries (SOA), US

Year 2

Common Core

Note: (*) Students are required to take these modules in order to obtain VEE credits from the Society of Actuaries (SOA), US

Year 3

Common Core

Simulation and Credibility Theory
Survival Models*
Derivatives
Stochastic Calculus for Financial Economics*
Stochastic Processes*
Risk Theory*
Project
Insurance Practices and Takaful

Notes: (*) Students are required to take these modules in order to obtain VEE credits from the Society of Actuaries (SOA), US

Overview

University Core: MPU

Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
Emotional Intelligence in Action
Kursus Integriti dan Antirasuah
Social Innovation Project

Note: Students are requested to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A if they do not obtain a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in SPM.

Electives

Flexible Education

Free Electives: You will need to select any five (5) of the Free Electives offered by Taylor's University. Some of the recommended free electives are listed below.

Advanced Corporate Finance
Blockchain Economics
Enterprise Risk Management
Financial Reporting*
Fintech and Innovation
International Finance
Leadership and Change Management
Life Insurance and Pension Funds
Marketing Management (IBMP)
Organisational Management (IBMP)
Portfolio Management*
Ratemaking and Loss Reserving for General Insurance*

Notes:

Students are required to take these modules in order to obtain exemptions from IFoA
The free electives offered are subject to availability and you will need to meet the minimum module pre and co-requisite.

Entry Requirements

Taylor's Foundation: Pass any Taylor's Foundation programme with min. CGPA 2.00
Taylor's Diploma: Pass any Taylor's Diploma programme with min. CGPA 2.00
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): Minimum CC
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC):
- Pass with min. 5Bs including Mathematics and minimum pass in English.
- Candidates without a Grade B in UEC Mathematics and a pass in UEC English may be admitted if the candidate has a credit in Mathematics and a pass in English at SPM or equivalent.
A Level: Minimum DD
AUSMAT (SACEi): Minimum ATAR 60
Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum of 24 points for 6 subjects
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY): Overall 50%
Other Qualifications:
- Pass Business Foundation from any other HEI
- HSC (Yr 12), New South Wales with min. average 60% in 5 subjects
- Pass MOHE Matriculation with a CGPA of 2.00
- Pass Foundation (in other fields) from other institutions recognised by MoHE
- Pass DIB or Diploma in other fields from other institutions recognised by MoHE
- Application via APEL A is allowed
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government

Prerequisites

SPM / O-Level with Pre-U / Foundation: Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 5 credits including Mathematics and a pass in English for entry with pre-university/ foundation qualification (Except for UEC)
SPM / O-Level with Diploma: Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 3 credits including Mathematics and a pass in English for entry with Diploma qualification