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
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 2.00, inclusive of Grade Cs in:
A-Level
Minimum 2 principals (E) 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 / Legend:
Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.
SPM Credit – 'A+' to 'C'O-Level – 'A' to 'C'
UEC Credit – 'A1' to 'B6'
STPM principal – 'A' to 'C'
A-Level principal – 'A' to 'E'
English Language Requirements
Local Students
International Students
- IELTS minimum Band 5.5
- TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum 46
- Cambridge English Qualification and Test minimum score of 160
- Pearson Test of English minimum score 51
- MUET minimum Band 3
- 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
- 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
- Elective 1
- Life Contingencies I
- Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Management 2
- Loss Models
- Independent Project 1
- Stochastic Calculus for Insurance and Finance
- Treasury Management
- 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
- Actuarial Practices
- Investment Portfolio Management
- Ethnic Relations
- Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisation
- Malaysian Studies
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 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.
