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Core: MUST take 1 course = 6 credits Some courses carry 3 credits (language)

www.hku.hk/science Undergraduate  Current students  BSc(Actuarial)  Curriculum and Regulations  Academic Advising  Student Handbook. www.hku.hk/science Undergraduate  Current students  BSc(Actuarial)  Curriculum and Regulations  Syllabuses. Core: MUST take 1 course = 6 credits

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Core: MUST take 1 course = 6 credits Some courses carry 3 credits (language)

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

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

  3. Core: MUST take 1 course = 6 credits Some courses carry 3 credits (language) 240 credits = graduation Study AT LEAST 8 semesters (include exchange, exclude internship) 1 semester = 30 credits = 5 courses 1 year = 60 credits = 10 courses >36 or <24 credits in 1 sem  need special approval, not allowed in general

  4. Special approval • Core course replacement • letter to department • not approved unless student cannot graduate in 8 semesters (due to internship) • Time clash • Course Approval Form to department • not approved unless under very special circumstances • Taking Course Load Deviating From Normal Load (>36 or <24 credits in 1 semester, or >72 credits in 1 year) • Application form to department • Prerequisite not met • Course Approval Form to department

  5. Course Selection Advisor • Dr. C.K. Cheung • MW502J, eckc@hku.hk • Dr. K.C. Cheung • MW522, kccg@hku.hk • Prof. K.C. Yuen • MW531, kcyuen@hku.hk

  6. Dr. K.P. Wat • MW529, watkp@hku.hk • Dr. J.K. Woo • MW530, jkwoo@hku.hk • Dr. Louis Ng • MW505, flouisng@hku.hk • Dr. Raymond Wong • MW511, rwong@hku.hk • Prof. H. Yang • MW526, hlyang@hku.hk

  7. 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/) • Centre of Development and Recourses for Students (http://cedars.hku.hk/ )

  8. 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 (http://www.soa.org/education/exam-req/edu-vee.aspx) • FAP e-learning Course

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