 Aims and Features
Actuarial Science is a separate discipline with its own area of knowledge requiring multidisciplinary knowledge in probability, statistics, economics, investment, finance, law, taxation and accounting. Based on the evaluation of the financial, economic and business implications of future contingent events, actuarial science proves to be very useful in the business world, including the insurance industry as well as the banking and finance fields.
The HKU Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science (Programme Code: 6729) is the only programme in Hong Kong accredited by the UK’s Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. It provides formal academic training to students who wish to join the actuarial profession. The programme is designed to provide specialist training in actuarial science and prepare students for the professional examinations towards being qualified as an actuary with internationally-recognised qualifications. Students will learn to tackle different problems in actuarial science and related fields using effective quantitative methods, and become proficient in formulating and communicating practicable business strategies.
In addition, the HKU Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science has introduced the Internship Programme and Career Advising Programme to help students seize career opportunities readily. Students will gain insight into the challenging world and daily activities of an actuary while strengthening their technical, analytical and communication skills. Mentorship, company visits, career fair and other professional preparation activities are organised to further students’ learning beyond classrooms.
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One of the Flagship Programmes in Hong Kong: Admitting top students through the JUPAS scheme each year, the programme is flexibly structured so that those who are more mathematical oriented can find sufficient interesting challenges while those who are more applied can receive a lot of exposures to the business and industry.