BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Studies

This programme draws together a variety of subjects that involve applying mathematical and statistical techniques in the financial services industry. It is designed to pave the way for students wishing to embark on a career as an actuary. Students will be prepared for professional exams leading to professional recognition as an actuary from a globally recognised professional actuarial body.

In addition to the programme being offered at Sunway University's main campus, Sunway College Ipoh is now offering BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Studies in collaboration with Sunway University. Click this link for more info.

STPM

Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 Principals)

A-Level

Minimum 12 points (Minimum of Grade D from 2 subjects)

Note: For A-Level points calculation

A = 10 points    B = 8 points    C = 6 points    D = 4 points    E = 2 points

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

APEL.A

An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) 
(Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)

Specific Requirements

• Credit in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent

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

Year 1

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

Year 2

• Communication Skills
• Derivative Securities I
• Derivative Securities II
• Introduction to Statistics
• Life Contingencies I
• Life Contingencies II
• Mathematical Methods
• Regression Analysis
• Free Elective I

Year 3

• Community Project
• Free Elective 2
• Internship
• Ratemaking & Loss Reserving for General Insurance
• Simulation & Credibility Theory
• Stochastic Processes

Electives (choose 3 in Year 3)

• Advanced Actuarial Mathematics & Finance
• Advanced Actuarial Statistics
• Design of Experiments
• Discrete Mathematics
• Multivariate Analysis
• Research Project
• Risk Theory
• Survival Models
• Time Series & Forecasting

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Critical Thinking
• Community Service for Planetary Health
• Integrity & Anti-Corruption
• Philosophy and Current Issues

For International Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Community Service for Planetary Health
• Critical Thinking
• Integrity & Anti-Corruption
• Malay Language for Communication 2