MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES - Prospectus - SUNWAY UNIVERSITY MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES SUNWAY IS ONE OF THE TOP 150 UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD UNDER 50 YEARS OLD INTRODUCTION Sunway University is a leading not-for profit private university committed to the pursuit of The School of Mathematical Sciences in Sunway University CONTENTS educational excellence through scholarship, is recognised as a respectable institution in the country that research and enterprise. produces high quality graduates. 03 Introduction The University is ranked among the top 750 The Actuarial Studies programme prepares students for universities in the world according to the QS the professional exams leading to qualified actuary status, Actuarial Practice Course (APC) conducted by in-house 04 Distinctive Sunway Experience World University Rankings 2021 and ranks actuary, Ms Sophia Ch’ng, Fellow of the Institute & Faculty #172 in the QS Asia Rankings 2021. It has making it the ideal pathway for prospective students wishing of Actuarial (UK). 05 Entry Requirements a 5-Star institutional rating in the QS Stars to enter the actuarial profession. The Industrial Statistics University Ratings in its latest assessment, programme equips students with the fundamental, advanced demonstrating excellence in the individual and specialised mathematical and statistical knowledge, 06 BSc (Hons) In Actuarial Studies categories of “Teaching“, “Employability“, which is key to producing a dynamic, in-demand, and skilled “Facilities”, “Inclusiveness” and “Social workforce for almost every industry. 07 Distinctive Sunway Experience Responsibility”. 08 Pathways for BSc (Hons) In Actuarial Studies The University also enjoys the 5-Star “Excellent” rating in the National SETARA quality assessment, a rating that has been 10 BSc (Hons) in Industrial Statistics consistently maintained since 2009. ACCREDITED BY: 11 Distinctive Sunway Experience All these accolades bear testament to Sunway’s resolve in ensuring high quality 12 Pathways for BSc (Hons) in Industrial Statistics teaching, research and service excellence. ASymposium actuarial conference organised by Sunway 14 Bringing you further Actuarial & Financial Excellence (SAFE) student society. BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Studies is the 1st Actuarial 15 Where are our graduates now? Science programme in Malaysia to obtain maximum six IFoA exemptions. PATHWAY TO: Convocation ceremony at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa. CONTACT: SUNWAY UNIVERSITY DU025 (B) Owned and governed by the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation Registration no : 200701042913 (800946-T) No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. university.sunway.edu.my [email protected] +6 (03) 7491 8622 SunwayUniversity @SunwayU This brochure is valid for our 2021 intakes. All information is correct at the time of printing (December 2020). 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Homecoming party for students to meet and share their achievements together. 02 03 SUNWAY UNIVERSITY MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES DISTINCTIVE SUNWAY EXPERIENCE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS ENTRY ENGLISH SPECIFIC PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS STPM Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (Minimum 2 principals) IELTS or equivalent 6.0 OUR ACADEMIC A-Level Minimum 12 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects) MUET Band 4 LEADERS Australian Matriculation ATAR 60 SPM English B3 or B+ Reinsurance Group of America Challenge BSC (HONS) IN ACTUARIAL STUDIES for “Actuary, Redefined” 2018 With 20 academic staff, of which 14 Canadian International Matriculation Programme 60% UEC English B4 Organised by Heriot-Watt University Malaysia have doctoral degrees, the School of Mathematical Sciences’ interest and MUFY 60% O-Level English Credit Champion expertise are in the areas of Khor Xin Wei, Ngo Jun Wei, Marcel Chang Jie Qin, Mathematical Modelling, Applied Sunway Foundation in Arts CGPA 2.00 Sunway Intensive Credit in Soh Yit Han and Lee Yong Hoe Probability and Statistics, Algebra & English Programme Mathematics Combinatorics, and Risk Management. Sunway Foundation in Science & Technology (IEP) Pass Level 4 with st at SPM or 1 Runner-up The School is also supported by an CGPA 2.00 minimum 65% Lee Kar Hoe, Lim Kok Soon, Victor Low Jian Ming, excellent team of administrative staff. equivalent Sun Wai Yin, Lim Jia Hui and Lim Yee Li UEC Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs) ESL/English Satisfactory level DEAN IB Diploma Completed with minimum 25 points in Pre-University • Professor Ho Chee Kit BSC (HONS) IN (excluding bonus points) programmes, INDUSTRIAL where the medium of STATISTICS Sunway Diploma* CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.00 instruction is English ASSOCIATE DEAN * Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements • Professor Teo Kok Lay are met. Other Qualifications Any other qualifications will be ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR considered on a case-to-case basis • Associate Professor Dr Leow Soo Kar ASymposium Conference : Pioneering Actuarial Revolution 2019. • Associate Professor Dr Yeong Wai Note: For A-Level points calculation Case Study Challenge – Life Insurance category Chung A = 10 points B = 8 points C = 6 points D = 4 points E = 2 points Champion SENIOR LECTURERS (4th standing from the right) Loh Wan Chin, Gabriel Ng Zhu Liang, • Dr Cheong Huey Tyng Tan Jun Jie, Clement Tan Chi Yuen and Fong Wai Yong. • Dr Jane Teh Kimm Lii • Dr Joshua Tan Juat Huan 1st Runner-up INTAKES DURATION • Dr Khoo Wooi Chen (1st squatting from the right) Tan Chee Aun, Ong Wenlyn, • Chan Lay Guat • JANUARY • APRIL • AUGUST 3 YEARS Chuah Ee Wen, Chia Woei Yng and Chu Jia Min. • Chong Chin Yoon • Low Ann Ann 2nd Runner-up (1st squatting from the left) Teo Jia Fuu, Tan Tzyy Yang, Leong Kean Hung, Tan Yaw Shuenn and LECTURERS Sia Jia En (1st standing from the left). • Dr Ang Siew Ling • Dr Gan Chew Peng • Dr Lai Kee Huong • Dr Lee Mok Siang Wai Chong Yin, Class of 2017, • Dr Piriya Somasundram Sunway University B Sc • Dr Sim Kai An (Hons) in Actuarial Studies, • Aimi Syairah Md Sa’at has successfully completed • Sia Jye Ying the examinations and • Tan Yean Nee requirements as prescribed by the Society of Actuaries (USA) and is now officially a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA). 04 05 SUNWAY UNIVERSITY MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES DISTINCTIVE SUNWAY EXPERIENCE DISTINCTIVE SUNWAY EXPERIENCE BSC (HONS) IN Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) UK Our programme is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), ACTUARIAL UK. Students in our programme are eligible for exemptions from the IFoA THE SUNWAY ADVANTAGE professional exams for papers CS1, CS2, CM1, CM2, CB1 and CB2. STUDIES LSE SUMMER SCHOOL IN-HOUSE ACTUARY Society of Actuaries (SOA) USA (3 WEEKS) This programme provides exemptions for 3 papers from the Society of PROGRAMME INTRODUCTION Actuaries (SOA) USA through the Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) Obtain additional credits Together with academic staff, our in-house pathway. Students have to score at least 60% (or equivalent grade) in the from the world-renowned actuary ensures that our programme BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Studies designated subjects offered in the programme. London School of syllabus is in close alignment with the draws together a variety of Economics. industry needs. Our students are highly subjects that involve applying employable as they are at the forefront Courses taught during the Summer ACTUARIAL PRACTICE mathematical and statistical in meeting the rising needs for actuarial School are based on regular LSE COURSE techniques in the financial PROGRAMME STRUCTURE - Subjects Electives (choose 3) expertise globally. undergraduate courses, and taught This 3-month course is services industry. Advanced Actuarial Mathematics to the same standards by leading designed to prepare actuarial Year 1 Year 1 and Finance Nicholas Yeo LSE faculty. Lecturers are experts in students of Sunway University Designed to pave the way for Advanced Actuarial Statistics their chosen fields and committed to to be employment-ready, and students who want to enter a Advanced Calculus Design of Experiments Founder of Nicholas teaching with academic rigour and incorporates the feedback career as an actuary, they will be Calculus Discrete Mathematics Actuarial Solutions, with contemporary relevance. from the industry practitioners prepared for professional exams English for Business Financial Risk Management clients across the ASEAN that will lead to a recognised Introduction to Probability in the course design. This region. Lectures on Multivariate Analysis Subjects you can pursue in LSE: actuary status or specialist in Introductory Economics course covers several topics Actuarial Statistics and Research Project • Introduction to Financial Mathematics financial risk and insurance Linear Algebra & Applications with practical assignments, Mathematics subjects. Risk-Based Capital Modelling for • Introduction to Data Science and industries. Principles of Business Finance including long-term reserve, Non-life Insurers Machine Learning Principles of Financial Accounting long-term pricing and IFRS 17. Sophia Ch’ng Stochastic Processes • Statistical Methods in Risk The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Programming Principles Time Series & Forecasting Management President of Actuarial USA, Institute and Faculty of Theory of Interest • Computational Methods in Financial Society of Malaysia. Actuaries (IFoA) UK, Casualty ADDITIONAL