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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies with a Specialism in Data Analytics
About
This program is tailored to provide students with:
- A specialized Actuarial Science curriculum focusing on Data Analytics.
- Experienced teaching staff with professional or academic qualifications and practical expertise in the actuarial industry or academia.
- A syllabus comprehensively designed to align with the standards of the two leading actuarial bodies, the IFoA (UK) and SOA (US).
- Extensive support to prepare graduates for successful careers in the industry.
Key facts
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | March, July, September |
| Tuition (Local students) | RM 96,600 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | RM 104,600 |
Subjects
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Actuarial Science
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | RM 96,600 | RM 104,600 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | RM 96,600 | RM 104,600 |
| Estimated cost per year | RM 32,200 | RM 34,867 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
RM 500 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
RM 500 |
| Enrollment Fees | RM 800 |
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Application & Student Visa Fees
STAGE 1 (Payable upon acceptance of offer) RM 2,650 (approx. USD 620)* is payable when you have accepted the offer. This fee includes Visa Processing Fees by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and APU/APIIT Application & Processing Fees. This also entitles you to airport assistance and transfer to the University/accommodation upon first arrival in Malaysia. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the offer has been accepted. STAGE 2 (Payable upon Student Pass Visa Approval) RM 1,500 (approx. USD 350)* is payable once your Student Pass is approved. This fee includes the post-arrival processing fee, EMGS medical check-up in Malaysia, Medical Insurance for a year, i-Kad (International Student Card issued by Immigration Malaysia) charged to ALL International students in Malaysia, Electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVal), and the Student Pass Fees for one-year. The i-Kad issued by Immigration Malaysia will enable students to avoid having to carry their passports around for identification purposes and will be tied to their Student Pass Validity and will be re-issued at visa renewal. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the Student Pass Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been issued by EMGS. |
RM 4,150 |
|
International Student Registration & Administrative Fees
A fee of RM 5,000 is payable as registration & administrative fee for International Students. The Fees includes Student ID Card Fee for the duration of the course. |
RM 5,000 |
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
RM 500 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
RM 500 |
| Personal Bond (refundable) | RM 1,000 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
General Requirements
| DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE: | |
| STPM | • 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33) and a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM Level or its equivalent. |
| A-LEVEL | • 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level in any 2 subjects, and a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/ IGCSE or its equivalent. |
| UEC | • 5 Grade B’s in UEC including Mathematics with a Pass in English. |
| MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION | • Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.5) with a Credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent. |
Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
English Requirements
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
• IELTS : 6.0 |
Curriculum
Year 1 Common Modules
- Probability Models
- Linear Algebra
- Business and Communication Skills
- Calculus
- Calculus II
- Financial Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Introduction to R Programming
- Statistics
Year 2 Common Modules:
- Advanced Probability Models
- Predictive Analytics
- Financial Mathematics
- Regression Analysis
- Financial Economics
- Business Research Methods
- Financial Management
- Business Ethics & Governance
- Mathematics of Financial Derivatives
- Stochastic Processes
Specialised Modules:
- Programming for Data Analytics
- Operational Research and Analytics
Internship (16 weeks):
Students will participate in a 16-week Internship or Industrial Training program to help them transition seamlessly from academic studies to the professional workplace.
Year 3 Common Modules
- Asset and Liability Valuations
- Life Contingencies
- Corporate Finance
- Risk Theory
- Investigation in Actuarial Studies
- Option and Bond Valuations
- Survival Analysis
- Life Contingencies 2
- Project in Actuarial Studies
Specialised Modules:
- Behavioural Science & Marketing Analytics
- Advanced Predictive Analytics
MQA Compulsory Subjects:
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
- Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Workplace Professional Communication Skills
- Employee & Employment Trends
- Co-Curriculum