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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2016/2017

PROGRAM GOAL
To produce graduates with sound knowledge in the actuarial field through exploration in the theoretical and
application of mathematics, statistics, economy and finance, able to think critically in problem solving as well as
capable to increase competitiveness in the national and international level.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
1. To prepare the students with theoretical and practical aspects as well as special skills in the actuarial field.
(PO1, 2, 6)
2. To build actuarial ethics and professionalism required by the students in research and employment through
effective communication. (PO3, 4, 5)
3. To train the students to work independently as well as in a team to organise knowledge and practical skills
as enhancement of competitiveness. (PO1, 2, 7, 8)

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the program, graduates with Bachelor of Actuarial Science are able to:

1. Explain the principles and concepts of actuarial science, finance, statistics and mathematics;
2. Apply actuarial science, finance, statistics and mathematics concepts to solve real-world problems;
3. Conduct professional activities with good social skills and demonstrate a sense of responsibility;
4. Practice characteristics associated with professionalism and ethical responsibility in analyzing real life
phenomena;
5. Communicate using critical thinking with effective, accurate and relevant concepts, and exhibit team work
and leadership skills;
6. Convert problems into actuarial, financial, statistical and mathematical models, and develop scientific
strategies to obtain solutions;
7. Engage in life-long learning to advance knowledge and applications of actuarial science, finance, statistics
and mathematics;
8. Apply managerial and entrepreneurial skills to manage resources needed to complete a task.

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