Bachelor of Science (Honours) Actuarial Science with Data Analytics

Key Modules

• 1Calculus and Analytical Geometry
• 2Statistics and its Applications
• 3Business Accounting
• 4Microeconomics
• 5Fundamental of Data Science
• 6Bahasa Kebangsaan A (optional)
• 7Probability Theory
• 8Database Management Systems
• 9Discrete Mathematics
• 10Macroeconomics
• 11Cooperative Placement 1
• 12Mathematics I
• 13Mathematics of Interest Rates
• 14Mathematical Statistics
• 15Introduction to Stochastic Processes
• 16Data visualization
• 17Mathematics II
• 18Applied Statistical Models
• 19Life Contingencies 1
• 20Elementary Programming
• 21Research Methods in Data Analytics
• 22Cooperative Placement 2
• 23Independent Project I
• 24Life Contingencies 2
• 25Elective 1
• 26Financial Management 1
• 27Machine Learning for Data Analytics
• 28Independent Project II
• 29Time series models and Survival Analysis
• 30Financial Statement Analysis
• 31Cloud Computing
• 32Big Data Analytics
• 33Cooperative Placement 3
• 34Electives
• 35Elective 1 (choose one)
• 36Actuarial Practices
• 37Loss Models
• 38Credibility Theory
• 39Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
• 40(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
• 41Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
• 42(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
• 43Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
• 44(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
• 45All students:
• 46U2 - University Life
• 47U2 - Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (Integrity and Anti-Corruption)
• 48U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 1
• 49U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 2
• 50U4 - Extracurricular Learning Experience 3

Entry Requirements

• UCSI Foundation year
• Minimum CGPA 2.0 including Mathematics
• A pass in STPM with a minimum Grade (C) (CGPA 2.0) in any two subjects, and credit in Mathematics and pass in English at SPM level.
• Minimum 2 principals (D) including Mathematics
• 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
• 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)
• Other equivalent qualifications
• To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis
• ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATION YEAR
• Academic Requirements
• Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits
• Minimum 5 credits (C)
• Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6)
• Minimum overall average of 50%
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
• Minimum overall average of 60%
• 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
• SPM English Language
• SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
• UEC English Language
• 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
• TOEFL Essentials (Online)
• Pearson Test of English
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
• (i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency)
• (ii. Linguaskill Online)
• (iii. Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/Online))
• O-Level English/IGCSE

Career Prospects

• Actuary
• Financial Risk Analyst
• Pension Actuarial Analyst
• Insurance Underwriter
• Financial Planning Advisor
• Statistician
• Data Analyst
• Business Analyst