亞太科技大學

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

A course of study in Actuarial Science which has been awarded full accreditation from the IFoA (UK). APU is among the 7 universities in Asia to receive such worldwide recognition.

Competent teaching staff with professional or specialized academic qualification, possessing working experience from actuarial industries/academia.

Course syllabus which is comprehensively structured in tandem and compliance with the 2 biggest actuarial bodies, the IFoA (UK) and the SOA (US).

Comprehensive guidance to mould graduates to be industry-ready.

What you will study

APU’s Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies is a 3-year degree programme of full-time study. This programme is to develop students’ mathematical, statistical and analytical skills in addition to actuarial practices as preparation to become a qualified actuary. Actuaries are highly regarded professional and they work across several industries including life and general insurance, commercial and investment banking, pensions and healthcare, consulting firms, and public sector. Actuaries are problem solvers and strategic thinkers with a deep understanding of risk management; they are one of the top paying professionals as they are usually in high demand worldwide.

Our graduates will also acquire the essential leadership qualities, work in teams, communication skills, problem solving abilities, critical thinking, as well as entrepreneurial and managerial skills that will enable them to face the challenging and exciting world today.

Actuaries usually work primarily for the insurance industry. They are also highly sought after by other sectors such as private corporations, banks, financial institutions and investment firms, brokerages and even government department such as Bank Negara also requires actuaries in risk management and financial consulting services. They also work for:

Colleges and Universities

Public accounting firms

Statisticians & Mathematicians

Employee benefits of large companies

Hospitals

With many emerging new risks, the list is endless

Career Options

Actuary

Risk Analyst

Financial Analyst

Financial Planning Advisor

Regulator

Statisticians

Mathematicians

Professors

The 3-years APU Bachelors Degree Programmes are offered through a unique collaborative partnership between APU and Staffordshire University, United Kingdom, through which Staffordshire accredits 3-years undergraduate programmes that are designed and delivered by APU.