Master of Science in Actuarial Science at Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU)

Description

The Master of Science in Actuarial Science is specially designed to provide comprehensive coverage of the IFoA curriculum, offering exemptions from seven professional examinations (CS1, CS2, CM1, CM2, CP1, CP2, and CP3). The programme’s syllabus extends beyond traditional actuarial practices to include advanced data analytics, ensuring relevance to modern industry needs. It is delivered by experienced teaching staff with professional or specialised academic qualifications from actuarial industries and academia, providing comprehensive guidance to prepare graduates to be fully industry-ready.

Intake Month(s)

April, August, December

Course Structure

Professional Communication
Actuarial Practice I
Risk Modelling and Survival Analysis I
Actuarial Statistics I
Actuarial Mathematics I
Modelling in Actuarial and Analytics
Actuarial Practice II
Financial Engineering and Loss Reserving I
Actuarial Statistics II
Actuarial Mathematics II
Application in Industry Practices
Data Analytics Programming
Industry-based Project

Choose two
(Risk Modelling and Survival Analysis II
Financial Engineering and Loss Reserving II
Big Data Analytics and Technologies
Advanced Business Analytics and Visualization)

Entry Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or a CGPA of 2.00 subject to a rigorous internal assessment
or a Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and relevant working experience subject to a rigorous internal assessment
or a Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 without relevant working experience subject to passing pre-requisite courses, all as accepted by the Senate.

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