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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2020/2021

SIT3010 Introduction to Data Mining SIT2001 4
SIQ3008 Foundation of Islamic Finance SIN2002 4
SIQ3009 Pension Mathematics SIQ3001 4
SIQ3010 Survival Model SIT2001 4
(II) FACULTY ELECTIVE COURSES (9 CREDITS) [EF]
* Courses Offered by Other Institute/Department within the Faculty of Science
* Refer to the Faculty Elective Courses lists other than from the Institute of Mathematical Sciences but
within the Faculty of Science
Institute/Department Course Code Course Title Credits
SIX1006 Malaysian Flora 3
Institute of Biological Sciences SIX1007 Malaysian Fauna 3
SIX1008 Bio Computing 2
Department of Chemistry SIX1009 Basic Chemistry 2
Department of Geology SIX1010 Earth’s Ecosystem 2
Department of Physics SIX1011 Contemporary Physics 2
Logical Thinking in
Department of Science and Technology Studies SIX1012 3
Science
1. The exact number of courses (as shown above) that will be offered for any year may be different, depending on the
availability of manpower.
2. Core courses under Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics or Bachelor
of Science in Statistics may also be taken by a student in Bachelor of Actuarial Science program as Program Elective
Courses. Please refer to the relevant programs.
3. Actuarial students must take at least 110 of credits before undergoing the practical training (SIQ3007).
4. Actuarial students are also encouraged to take CIX2001 (Financial Management) and CIC2001 (Basic Corporate
Finance) as Program Elective Courses.
Attention:
Courses with codes SIQ**** except SIQ2003 are exclusive for students in Bachelor of Actuarial Science.

PROGRAM GOAL

To produce graduates with sound knowledge in the actuarial field through exploration in the theoretical and
application of mathematics, statistics, economics 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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