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Overview
This programme is the first degree in Malaysia to combine both fields of study. It is designed to hone competencies in financial investment management, asset valuation and risk management for various financial assets as well as provide the essential working knowledge required in the financial industry. Students will also have the flexibility to focus on either the Society of Actuaries (SoA) or other finance-related professional qualifications
* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022. (Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)
Assessments
The assessment includes a combination of examinations, projects and assignments, and finally a requirement to complete a Financial Research Project in the final year. Students will acquire up-to-date vocational skills that are relevant and competitive. This reflects the complex and challenging nature of the accounting, finance and business realms.
Why Choose this Programme?
- First University in Malaysia offering this programme (Combining Actuarial Science and Finance)
- Students have the option to choose the major (Pure Actuarial Science or Actuarial Science and Finance after year 1 as Year 1 course for both programmes are identical)
- The student can choose either the Actuary Professional Qualification or Finance Professional Qualification (i.e. SOA / CFA)
- More career options for the student when they enter into the job market
- Higher demand by employers as the students are equipped with Actuary Skills and Financial Knowledge.
Academic Requirements
UCSI Foundation year
Minimum CGPA 2.0 including Mathematics
STPM
A pass in STPM with a minimum Grade (C) (CGPA 2.0) in any two subjects OR Grade C in two subjects inclusive of mathematics.
A-Level
Minimum 2 principals (D) including Mathematics
UEC
Minimum 5 credits (B6) including Mathematics
National Matriculation
Minimum CGPA of 2.0 including Mathematics
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects including Mathematics
Canadian Pre-U
Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects inclusive of Mathematics
AUSMAT/ HSC/SACE/TEE/WACE
ATAR score 60% OR minimum 60% average in 5 subjects inclusive of Mathematics
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 60% including Mathematics
Diploma (Business-related)
Minimum CGPA of 2.0 Including Mathematics
Other equivalent qualifications
To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis
Academic Requirements
SPM
Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits
O-Level
Minimum 5 credits (C)
UEC
Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6)
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 50%
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 60%
Note:
The requirement to pass Mathematics and English at SPM level in the first and second items can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with equivalent/higher achievement.
English Language Requirements
For Local Students
MUET
Band 4SPM English Language
Grade B+SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade CUEC English Language
Grade A2IELTS
Band 5.5TOEFL iBT
46- Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses English Language as a medium of instruction can be granted an exemption from the University English requirements and MQA requirement.
For International Students
CEFR
High B1MUET
3.5IELTS
5TOEFL IBT
40TOEFL Essentials (Online)
7.5Pearson Test of English
47Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency)
154Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(ii. Linguaskill Online)
154Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(iii. Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/Online))
N/AO-Level English/IGCSE
C- International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English language requirements will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling in the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929).
- Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English language qualifications students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
- Applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English language requirements may be advised by the Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking additional English proficiency courses.
- Calculus and Analytical Geometry
- Statistics and its Applications
- Microeconomics
- Business Accounting
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Probability Theory
- Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Programming
- Financial Market and Institutions
- Managerial Accounting
- Cooperative Placement
- Mathematics I
- Mathematics of Interest Rates
- Mathematical Statistics
- Introduction to Stochastic Processes
- Financial Management 1
- Mathematics II
- Applied Statistical Models
- Elective 2
- Investment Analysis
- Cooperative Placement
- Independent Project I
- Mathematics of Financial Derivatives
- Elective 3
- Loss Models
- Financial Statement and Analysis
- Independent Project II
- Elective 1
- Elective 4
- Credibility Theory
- Stochastic Calculus for Insurance and Finance
- Treasury Management
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (optional)
- Cooperative Placement
Elective 1 (choose one)
- Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Management 2
- Investment Portfolio Management
Elective 2 (choose one)
- Islamic Financial Markets and Institutions
- Multinational Finance
- Equity Analysis
- Life Contingencies 1
Elective 3 and 4 (four choose two)
- Actuarial Practice
- Statistical Simulation for Financial Modelling
- Life Contingencies 2
- Survival Models
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban) - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
- U2 - University Life
- U2 - Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (Integrity and Anti-Corruption)
- U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 1
- U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 2
- U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 3
This programme prepares students for exciting careers in the corporate sector, insurance sectors, risk management, financial industry, government agencies, and for graduate studies in finance and investment. Examples of career options include:
- Actuary
- Risk manager
- Investment Analyst
- Credit Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Treasurer
- Fund Manager
- Credit Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Investment Broker
- Investment Banker
- Financial Trader
- Obtain all three VEE (Validation by Educational Experience) credits before graduation – the equivalent of core subjects needed to attain a membership.
- VEE credits may go towards other actuarial qualifications such as from the Casualty Actuarial Society and Canadian Institute of Actuaries.
- UCSI is one of a few Malaysian private universities recognised as one of SoA’s UCAP (Universities and COLLEGES WITH Actuarial Programmes) schools.
- UCSI provides the most comprehensive SoA exam coverage in Malaysia.
- The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), UK has granted an Accreditation by Subject Agreement covering their CM1, CB1 and CB2 modules to UCSI University’s BSc. (Hons) Actuarial Science and BSc. (Hons) Actuarial Science and Finance programmes.
- Students who have passed the necessary courses with the required marks/grade that are set by IFoA , are eligible to receive these exemptions. These exemptions are effective from the Jan-Apr 2019 semester onwards.
- UCSI University is the first private institution in Malaysia recognised by IFoA, UK.
Local Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 75,580
International Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 94,390
Note:
- This is an estimated fee, as different countries have different visa processing charges and administrative fees. For more information, kindly refer to your region’s counselor for the detailed fee breakdown.
- In accordance with the Malaysian government tax regulation, effective 1st July 2025, a 6% service tax will be imposed on non-Malaysian citizens.
