Sunway University

Entry Requirement of BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Studies in Sunway University Malaysia

STPM
Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 Principals)

A-Level
Minimum 12 points (Minimum of Grade D from 2 subjects)

Australian Matriculation
ATAR 60

Canadian Matriculation
60%

Monash University Foundation Year
60%

Sunway Foundation in Arts
CGPA 2.0

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology
CGPA 2.0

Unified Examination Certificate
Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)

International Baccalaureate
Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points)

Sunway Diploma Studies
CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0
* Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

Other Qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications
Applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis

English Language Requirements

IELTS or equivalent 6.0
PTE Academic 50 overall (minimum 46 in each skill)
MUET Band 4
SPM English B3 or B+
UEC English B4
O-Level English (1119) Credit

Professional Pathways & Exemptions

IFoA

Our programme is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), UK. Students in our programme are eligible for exemptions from 6 IFoA papers, which are: CS1, CS2, CM1, CM2, CB1, and CB2.

Career Opportunity of BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Studies in Sunway University Malaysia

• Actuarial reserving analyst
• Catastrophe risk analyst
• Chief actuary in casualty insurance/health/life/property
• Chief executive officer
• Chief financial officer
• Financial risk manager

Course Outline of BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Studies in Sunway University Malaysia

YEAR 1

• Principles of Financial Accounting
• Introductory Economics
• Programming Principles
• Calculus
• Linear Algebra & Applications
• English for Business
• Principles of Business Finance
• Introduction to Probability
• Advanced Calculus
• Theory of Interest

YEAR 2

• Derivative Securities I
• Life Contingencies I
• Introduction to Statistics
• Financial Management
• Communication Skills
• Derivative Securities II
• Life Contingencies II
• Mathematical Methods
• Risk Theory

YEAR 3

• Simulation & Credibility Theory
• Survival Models
• Ratemaking & Loss Reserving for General Insurance
• Life Insurance & Takaful
• Community Project
• Regression Analysis
• Internship