Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies with a specialism in Financial Technology
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Course Overview
Qualification: Bachelor
Study Mode: Full Time
Intakes: March, July, September
Duration: 3 Years
Tuition Fee: RM 99,500
English Requirement: IELTS : 6.0, TOEFL IBT : 60
Course Details
What you will be learning:
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.
Dual Degree Programme
Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.
Admission requirements :
please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.
Fee Structure
| Fee Type | Amount (MYR) |
|---|---|
| 1st Year Fee | RM 32,000 |
| 2nd Year Fee | RM 33,100 |
| 3rd Year Fee | RM 34,400 |
| Deposit (Refundable) | RM 1,500 |
| International Student Admission Fee | RM 5,800 |
| Visa and Insurance Fee | RM 2,550 |
Curriculum
First Year Curriculum
Common Modules
- Probability Models
- Linear Algebra
- Business and Communication Skills
- Calculus
- Calculus II
- Financial Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Introduction to R Programming
- Statistics
Second Year Curriculum
Common Modules
- Advanced Probability Models
- Predictive Analytics
- Financial Mathematics
- Regression Analysis
- Financial Economics
- Business Research Methods
- Financial Management
- Mathematics of Financial Derivatives
- Stochastic Processes
Specialised Modules
- Financial Technology
- Enabling Fintech
- Application of AI in Finance
Third Year Curriculum
Common 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
- Project in Actuarial Studies
Specialised Modules
- Fintech Risk management and Regulations