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hku.hk/science Undergraduate  Current students  BSc(Actuarial)  Curriculum and Regulations

www.hku.hk/science Undergraduate  Current students  BSc(Actuarial)  Curriculum and Regulations. Core: MUST take 1 course = 6 credits Some courses carry 3 credits (language) 180 credits = graduation At least 6 semesters 1 semester = 30 credits = 5 courses

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hku.hk/science Undergraduate  Current students  BSc(Actuarial)  Curriculum and Regulations

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  1. www.hku.hk/scienceUndergraduate  Current students  BSc(Actuarial)  Curriculum and Regulations

  2. Core: MUST take 1 course = 6 credits Some courses carry 3 credits (language) 180 credits = graduation At least 6 semesters 1 semester = 30 credits = 5 courses >36 or <24 credits in 1 sem  need special approval, not allowed in general No double major No minor

  3. Special approval • Core course replacement letter to department • not approve unless student cannot graduate in 6 semesters (due to internship/exchange) • Time clash  Course Approval Form to department • core-core: approved • core-elective: not approved • Prerequisite not met  Course Approval Form to department

  4. Course Selection Advisor • Dr. C.K. Cheung • MW502J, eckc@hku.hk • Dr. K.C. Cheung • MW522, kccg@hku.hk • Dr. Louis Ng • MW505, flouisng@hku.hk • Dr. Raymond Wong • MW530, rwong@hku.hk • Prof. H. Yang • MW526, hlyang@hku.hk • Prof. K.C. Yuen • MW531, kcyuen@hku.hk

  5. Study Focus • Not necessarily to be an actuary – don’t restrict yourself • Other possibilities: finance/economics-related, statistics related, further study, etc • Develop analytic skills/problem-solving skills • Knowledge not only in insurance, but also in economics, finance, or even accounting • An equally IMPORTANT area is: • Communication skills, Language skills • Centre for Applied English Studies(http://caes.hku.hk/home/) • Centre of Development and Recourses for Students (http://cedars.hku.hk/cedars/ )

  6. Two important events • Exemption arrangement from Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (professional body in UK) • 5 Sep 2011, 5:00 - 6:00 pm, • T6, 1/F, Meng Wah Complex • Welcoming reception by Dept of SAAS • 1 Sep 2011, 5:00 pm • Venue to be confirmed • Check HKU's email a/c, especially emails from the department's email address: saas@hku.hk. 

  7. Professional Exams • Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (http://www.actuaries.org.uk/) • Society of Actuaries (www.soa.org) • To be an Associate of SoA (ASA): • Exam P, FM, MFE, MFC, C • VEE: Economics, Corporate Finance, Applied Statistics • FAP e-learning Course

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