BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Description

Actuaries manage risk and uncertainty and evaluate the likely impact of future events. Heriot-Watt's Actuarial Science programme is world-famous for its excellence. It contains all the courses that are essential for ensuring a flying start to a career as an actuary whilst at the same time fostering highly transferable mathematical skills.This Bachelor's degree mirrors the highly successful BSc Actuarial Science degree offered in the UK, which is accredited by the UK Actuarial Profession. This can significantly reduce the time taken to qualify as a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

Intake Month(s)

January, September

Grand Total RM 43,920.00

Course Structure

Real Analysis
Linear Algebra
Algorithmic and Scientific Programming
Probability and Statistics A
Multivariable Calculus
Data Science Life Cycle
Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
Probability and Statistics B

Life Insurance Mathematics A
Statistical Models A
Stochastic Processes
Economics for professionals
Further Statistical Methods
Life Insurance Mathematics B
Statistical Models B
Financial Reporting and Finance
Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Survival Models

Time Series and Machine Learning
Financial Markets and Investments
Risk Theory
Financial Derivatives

Malay Language Communication 2 (MPU 3143)
National Language A (MPU 3212)

Self-Empowerment and Social Responsibility I
Philosophy and Current Issues
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
Self-Empowerment and Social Responsibility II
International Bond and Currency Markets
Optimisation
Taxation in Malaysia
Bayesian Inference & Computational Methods
Ordinary Differential Equations
Advanced Machine Learning
Database Management Systems

Entry Requirement

Minimum GPA of 3.0 in three (3) subjects, including GPA 3.0 in Mathematics.

Minimum of BBB including Mathematics

Maximum of 10 points, including Grade A2 in Mathematics and Advanced Mathematics, and Grade A2 in English, from five (5) subjects not lower than Grade B.

Successful completion of the Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Business or Science with a minimum grade of BCCC, including a B in Mathematics and a C in English.
Foundation: Successful completion of a Foundation programme with a minimum CGPA of 3.5, including a B in Mathematics (subject to assessment).

Further assessment required

Minimum of 28 points in six (6) subjects, including at least 6 in Higher Level (HL) Analysis and Approaches (AA) Mathematics.

Overall 90%, including at least 90% in Advanced Mathematics.

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