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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Actuarial & Financial Analytics

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Overview

The BSc (Hons) in Actuarial and Financial Analytics programme is designed to develop graduates with strong quantitative, analytical, financial, and actuarial skills. The programme integrates mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, actuarial science, risk management, programming, and data analytics to prepare students to assess financial risks, support strategic decision-making, and develop solutions for insurance, banking, investment, and financial industries. Students gain practical experience through analytical software, programming, financial modelling, industrial training, and research.

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Curriculum

Semester 1

6 modules 15 credits
  • AAF1301 Management Fundamentals 3 cr Core
  • AST1201 Foundation of Statistics 2 cr Core
  • AST1202 Foundation of Probability Theory 2 cr Core
  • AAF1202 Microeconomics 2 cr Core
  • CCS0300 Programming Fundamentals with Python 3 cr Core
  • SMA0302 Introductory Calculus 3 cr Core

Semester 2

7 modules 18 credits
  • SMA1301 Intermediate Calculus 3 cr Core
  • AAF1203 Macroeconomics 2 cr Core
  • CSD2301 Effective Communication 3 cr Core
  • AST1303 Probability and Statistical Distributions 3 cr Core
  • AST1204 Statistical Inference 2 cr Core
  • AMA1201 Foundation Mathematics 2 cr Core
  • AAF1304 Financial Management 3 cr Core

Semester 1

6 modules 15 credits
  • AST2201 Statistics Lab -R package 2 cr Core
  • AST2302 Statistical Modelling with Regression Analysis 3 cr Core
  • ABA2301 Feature Engineering for Machine Learning 3 cr Core
  • AMA2201 Applied Linear Algebra 2 cr Core
  • AAF2301 Financial Mathematics 3 cr Core
  • AMA2202 Mathematical Methods 2 cr Core

Semester 2

6 modules 16 credits
  • AST2303 Time series and Forecasting 3 cr Core
  • AST2204 Non - Parametric Techniques 2 cr Core
  • ABA2302 Introduction to Machine Learning 3 cr Core
  • AMA2203 Modeling and Scientific Computing I 2 cr Core
  • AAF2302 Financial Risk Management 3 cr Core
  • AAF2303 Actuarial Mathematics 3 cr Core

Semester 1

6 modules 17 credits
  • AAF3301 Mathematical Modelling for Finance 3 cr Core
  • ABA3301 Machine Learning for Predictive Data Analysis 3 cr Core
  • AAF3302 Financial Econometrics 3 cr Core
  • AAF3303 Insurance Mathematics 3 cr Core
  • AMA3201 Modeling and Scientific Computing II 2 cr Core
  • AAF3304 Corporate Finance 3 cr Core

Semester 2

6 modules 17 credits
  • ABA3305 Data Visualization for Decision Makers in Business 3 cr Core
  • AAF3305 Investment Analysis 3 cr Core
  • AAF3306 Optimization for Finance 3 cr Core
  • AAF3307 Insurance Market and Products 3 cr Core
  • AAF3308 Research methods for financial analytics 3 cr Core
  • AAF3209 Fundamentals of Technical Analysis 2 cr Core

Semester 1

8 modules 18 credits
  • AAF4201 Financial Risk Analysis 2 cr Core
  • AAF4202 Computational Financial Models 2 cr Core
  • AAF4203 Portfolio Management 2 cr Core
  • AAF4204 General Insurance Models 2 cr Core
  • AAF4305 Financial Derivatives and Pricing 3 cr Core
  • AAF4306 Enterprise Risk Management 3 cr Core
  • AAF4207 Actuarial Models 2 cr Core
  • AAF4208 Financial Statements Analysis 2 cr Core

Semester 2

3 modules 14 credits
  • AAF4209 Professional Practice in Finance and Insurance 2 cr Core
  • AAF4610 Actuarial and Financial Analytics Research Project 6 cr Core
  • AAF4611 Industrial Training 6 cr Core
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Entry Requirements

  • At least three (03) simple passes (S) in Physical Science stream in one and the same sitting at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations or equivalent qualification.

OR

  • At least Three (03) simple passes (S) for two subjects in Physical Science Stream and Information and Communication Technology as the third subject at the same sitting at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations or equivalent qualification.
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Career Pathways

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in Actuarial and Financial Analytics programme can pursue professional careers in actuarial science, finance, insurance, investment, banking, risk management, and data analytics. The programme provides a strong foundation for professional actuarial examinations offered by internationally recognized actuarial bodies while also preparing graduates for postgraduate studies in Actuarial Science, Financial Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, or Risk Management.