Bachelor of Science (Honours) Actuarial Sciences

Quest International University (QIU)

Ipoh, Perak , Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Apr, Jul, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM46,200

Course Highlights

  • Accredited and recognised by SOA (USA), Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA), Certified in Quantitative Risk Management (CQRM) by the International Institute of Professional Education and Research (IIPER) and the Malaysia Financial Planning Council (MFPC)
  • The only Actuarial Science programme in Malaysia offering 4 specialisation in Financial Planning, Data Science, Banking and Islamic Finance
  • The programme grants 3 VEE credit exemptions, with curriculum that covers all six SOA examinations
  • Exempted for up to 6 out of 7 modules under the Registered Financial Planner (RFP)

Course Structure

  • Calculus and Linear Algebra
  • Principles of Programming
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Statistics and Probability
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Discrete Mathematics with Applications
  • Risk Management and Insurance Planning
  • Foundation in Financial Planning
  • Introduction to Financial Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Theory of Probability
  • Actuarial Mathematics
  • Risk Modelling
  • Regression Analysis
  • Risk Analysis
  • Operations Research
  • Survival Models
  • Life Contingencies I
  • Portfolio Management and Applications
  • Actuarial Modelling I
  • Advanced Calculus and Differential Equation
  • Investment Planning and Analysis
  • Industrial Training
  • Project I
  • Project II
  • Actuarial Modelling II
  • Stochastic Methods for Actuarial Science
  • Life Contingencies II

General Studies Subjects:

  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Communication Skills/Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • Media and Community
  • Community Service

University Courses:

  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Devices, Networks & Applications
  • Disciplined Entrepreneurship
  • Design Thinking
  • Co-curriculum

Specialisation Financial Planning

  • Retirement Planning
  • Islamic Financial Planning
  • Tax Planning and Analysis

Data Science

  • Database System
  • Data Mining and Warehousing
  • Business Intelligent

Banking

  • Money and Banking Management
  • Credit Analysis and Lending
  • Banking Operations and Treasury Management

Islamic Finance

  • Retirement Planning
  • Islamic Financial Planning
  • Islamic Investment

Entry Requirements

  • Matriculation/Foundation: Pass QIU foundation in Business/Science Programmes with CGPA 2.0 OR
  • Pass South Australian Matriculation Programme (SAM)/Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT)/University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation/Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)/Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP)/Canadian Pre-University (CPU) OR
  • Pass Matriculation/Foundation/Asasi from any IPTA/IPTS/Institution that is allowed to offer pre-university programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.00;
  • General Certificate of Education Advanced ("A") Level: Pass A Level/New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) with passes in 2 subjects
  • STPM: Pass with two full passes in 2 subjects and with a credit in Mathematics at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level
  • STAM: Pass with a minimum Jayyid Rank in 2 subjects and with a credit in Mathematics at the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level
  • UEC: Pass with at least grade B in five (5) subjects including Mathematics
  • Recognised Diploma in a related field: Pass Diploma in a related field of study with a minimum CGPA of 2.5. Candidates with CGPA below 2.5 but above 2.0 may be admitted subject to rigorous internal assessment process OR
  • Pass Diploma in any other field with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 and with a credit in Mathematics at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia SPM (or equivalent) level
  • Other Qualifications: Pass International Baccalaureate with average grade point 2.0 based on three advanced level subjects. A minimum total point is 20, excluding bonus points OR
  • Other qualifications will be assessed based on Senate's recommendation and referred to MQA for approval on a case by case basis.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM400

Tuition fees

RM46,200

Other miscellaneous fees

RM6,200

Discounts & scholarships

-RM400

  • Exclusive
  • Waiver

Total payable amount

RM52,400

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