Manipal International University
Bachelor of Actuarial Finance (Hons)

Nilai, Malaysia

DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's degree

DURATION

3 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Jan 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor of Actuarial Finance (Hons) program blends finance, statistics, and risk management, preparing students for careers in the actuarial field.

The curriculum typically spans three years, covering essential topics such as financial mathematics, investment analysis, and insurance theory, combined with practical applications.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles as actuaries, risk analysts, and financial consultants.

They often find opportunities in insurance companies, finance firms, and government agencies where they assess risk and develop financial strategies.

This program equips students with the skills necessary for ACCA, CFA, or other professional certifications in finance.

The Actuarial Finance program is considered one of the toughest disciplines for aspiring financial specialists and is, therefore, reserved for graduates especially interested in this field. Actuaries are very well compensated.

The Bachelor of Actuarial Finance (Hons) prepares students for the exams required to professionally accredit as an actuary. Students will be expected to excel in statistics, calculus, probability and advanced modeling and risk management in order to reach their aspirations to become an actuary.

Entry Requirements

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): A minimum of Pass in 2 relevant subjects; or
A-Levels: A minimum of 2 Passes in 2 subjects; or
Pass South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with a Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) 70 and Grade B in relevant subjects; or
Pass Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with an average of 70% in 6 relevant subjects; or
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Grade B in 5 subjects; or
Pass Foundation programs from Manipal International University (MIU); or
Pass Foundation programs in related fields from other institutions; or
Pass in International Baccalaureate (IB) with at least 24 points; or
Pass Matriculation Certificate in related fields, Ministry of Education; or
Pass Diploma in related fields from any other institutions; or
Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government; and
A credit in Mathematics in SPM, ‘O’ Level or equivalent

Recognitions

Approved by MQA.
Designed to meet International Curriculum to be in sync with the global benchmarks and industry requirements.

Industry Partnerships

Multiple partnerships with organizations to boost capabilities of the students and make them job ready.
100% Internship Opportunity and Industrial Training availability with the following partner organizations: SCIOMI and SIRIM Berhad.