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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 2020. (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 2 subjects, and a pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level
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
Minimum average of 60% 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 3SPM 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
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(i) B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: 160(ii) Linguaskill Online: 160
(iii) Occupational English Test (OET): 200
IELTS
Band 5.5Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
160TOEFL IBT
46TOEFL Essentials (Online)
8Pearson Test of English
51MUET
Band 4- International applicants have to fulfill the English requirements as listed above for international students before applying the programme.
- International applicants who come from a country which uses English Language as the official language OR 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.
- International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirements will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929) for maximum 2 years AND pass one of the English examination as listed for international students.
- Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
- Calculus and Analytical Geometry
- Statistics and its Application
- Business Accounting
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Financial Management 1
- Microeconomics
- Co-Operative Placement 1
- Mathematics 1
- Probability Theory
- Financial Market and Institutions
- Managerial Accounting
- Macroeconomics
- Mathematics 2
- Mathematical Statistics
- Introduction to Stochastic Process
- Applied Statistical Models
- Mathematics of Interest Rate
- Financial Statement and Analysis
- Co-Operative Placement 2
- Mathematics of Financial Derivatives
- Visual Basic. Net
- Investment Analysis
- Loss Models
- Independent Project 1
- Stochastic Calculus for Insurance and Finance
- Treasury Management
- Elective 1
- Life Contingencies I
- Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Management 2
- Elective 2
- Life Contingencies 2
- Multinational Finance
- Islamic Financial Market and Institution
- Equity Analysis
- Co-Operative Placement 3
- Independent Project 2
- Credibility Theory
- Statistical Simulation for Financial Modelling
- Elective 3 & 4
- Actuarial Practices
- Investment Portfolio Management
- Statistical Simulation for Financial Modelling
- Techniques for Ratemaking and Estimating Claim Liabilities
- 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)
All information is correct at the time of upload and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.
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.
