Transcript Syllabus
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 >36 or <24 credits in 1 sem need special approval, not allowed in general No double major No minor 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 Course Selection Advisor • Dr. C.K. Cheung – MW502J, [email protected] • Dr. K.C. Cheung – MW522, [email protected] • Dr. Louis Ng – MW505, [email protected] • Dr. Raymond Wong – MW530, [email protected] • Prof. H. Yang – MW526, [email protected] • Prof. K.C. Yuen – MW531, [email protected] 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/ ) 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: [email protected]. 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