Taylors Bachelor of Actuarial Studies

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Taylors Bachelor of Actuarial Studies program provides students with an excellent understanding of the mathematical and statistical ideas required for studying many different areas of actuarial science, such as risk assessment, insurance, financial planning, and investment analysis. Students will graduate with good ability to analyze and solve problems to make smart choices in complicated business and financial situations, due having access to practical learning experiences that improve their academic experience.

School	Business
Study Options	Full time only
Overseas Transfer Options	United Kingdom (UK)
Study Program	3 or 4-year
Intakes	February, April and September

Program Structure

Taylors Bachelor of Actuarial Studies program aims to provide students with strong analytical problem solving skills as well as specific training in calculating and controlling financial risks for companies. Taylor’s is committed to enhancing their learning experience by offering a variety of exciting options that will help students get the most out of their financial science studies.

Common Courses

• Introduction to Accounting
• Calculus
• Mathematical Statistics
• Microeconomics
• Insurance Practices and Takaful
• Advanced Calculus
• Probability Theory
• Mathematics of Finance
• Macroeconomics
• Fundamentals of Linear Algebra
• Introduction to Finance
• Programming
• Life Contingencies I
• Life Contingencies II
• Applied Statistical Methods
• Corporate Finance
• Derivatives
• Risk Theory
• Stochastic Process
• Survival Models
• Simulation and Credibility Theory
• Stochastic Calculus for Financial Economics
• Project
• Short Industrial Training
• Long Industrial Training (for 4-year program only)

University Courses

This component is intended to promote critical thinking, social intelligence, civic duty, and cultural awareness. It consists of Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education compulsory and nationally mandated study modules.

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization / Malay Communication 2
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Emotional Intelligence in Action
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course
• Social Innovation Project

Entry Requirements

Taylors program provides a great opportunity for those who are interested in Actuarial Studies. Please review their entrance requirements stated below to guarantee a smooth acceptance process.

Prerequisites

• SPM/O-level or equivalent (A pass in SPM/O-level or equivalent with 5 credits, including Mathematics. (Except for UEC))
• SPM / O-Level with Diploma (Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 3 credits including Mathematics and a pass in English for entry with Diploma qualification)

General Requirements

Required Degree	Minimum Score
Taylor’s Foundation	Pass any Taylor’s Foundation program with min. CGPA 2.00
Taylor’s Diploma	Pass any Taylor’s Diploma program with min. CGPA 2.00
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)	Min. CC with CGPA 2.00
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)	Pass with min. 5Bs including Mathematics and minimum pass in English
A Levels	Min. EE or equivalent of min. 80 points
South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International	Min. ATAR 60
Canadian Pre-University (CPU)	Min. average of 60% in 6 subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)	Minimum of 24 points for 6 subjects
MUFY	Overall 50%
Other Equivalent Qualifications	Pass Business Foundation from any other HEI HSC (Yr 12), New South Wales with min. average 60% in 5 subjects Pass MOHE Matriculation with a CGPA of 2.00 Pass Foundation (in other fields) from other institutions recognized by MoHE Pass DIB or Diploma in other fields from other institutions recognized by MoHE Application via APEL A is allowed Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government

English Requirements

English Test	Band or Score
MUET/ IELTS/ TOEFL/ UEC	Pass English
Pre-University / Diploma	Completed Pre-U/ Diploma that was conducted in English
Taylor’s IEN	Level 2 – Grade C
Taylor’s EET	Overall Score 5.0

Career Options

• Actuarial Analyst
• Accountants
• Auditors
• Budget Analyst
• Economist
• Mathematician
• Statistician
• Personal Financial Advisor
• Forensic Accountant
• Chartered Accountant

Program Fees

Local Student	3 Years (MYR 105,458 )	4 Years (MYR 115,970)
International Student	3 Years (USD 27,823 )	4 Years (USD 30,736 )

Overseas Transfer Options

Taylor’s allows you to complete your Bachelor of Actuarial Studies with one of our established partner universities in the United Kingdom.

University of Essex

• BSc Actuarial Science | 1 + 2 years

University of East Anglia

• BSs Actuarial Science | 1 + 2 years
• BSc in Actuarial Science with Placement Year | 1 + 3 years
• MMath Actuarial and Data Science | 1 + 3 years