Bachelor of Actuarial Science — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 38
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Actuarial Science study plan at Higher Colleges of Technology is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 38 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 1003 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ECO 1003 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ACC 1003 | Fundamentals of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 1023 | Applied Mathematics for Business | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 1103 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BUS 1123 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| ACS 1103 | Calculus I | 3 |
| BUS 1133 | Introduction to Data Science and AI | 3 |
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 3 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 2403 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ACS 2003 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
| ACS 2013 | Probability Theory and Distributions | 3 |
| ACS 2023 | Calculus II | 3 |
| ACS 2033 | Financial Math for Actuaries I | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 4 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 3123 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| ACS 2103 | Introduction to Actuarial Science | 3 |
| ACS 2113 | Financial Math for Actuaries II | 3 |
| ACS 2123 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| BUS 2113 | Business and Corporate Law | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 5 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACS 3003 | Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| ACS 3013 | Computer Programming II | 3 |
| ACS 3023 | Loss Models I | 3 |
| ACS 3033 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| ACS 3043 | Life Contingencies I | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 6 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACS 3103 | Portfolio Theory and Financial Derivatives | 3 |
| ACS 3113 | Fintech & InsurTech | 3 |
| ACS 3123 | Ethics and Professionalism for Actuaries | 3 |
| ACS 3716 | ACS Apprenticeship I | 6 |
Year 4 - Semester 7 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACS 4003 | Stochastic Models | 3 |
| ACS 4013 | Life Contingencies II | 3 |
| ACS 4023 | Linear Models and Forecasting | 3 |
| ACS 4033 | Loss Models II | 3 |
| ACS 4043 | Actuarial Risk Modelling | 3 |
Year 4 - Semester 8 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACS 4103 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Finance | 3 |
| ACS 4113 | Actuarial Practice | 3 |
| ACS 4213 | Actuarial Capstone Project | 3 |
| ACS 4716 | ACS Apprenticeship II | 6 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Actuarial Science
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Actuarial Science at Higher Colleges of Technology?
Bachelor of Actuarial Science at Higher Colleges of Technology requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 38 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Actuarial Science at Higher Colleges of Technology?
The study plan for Bachelor of Actuarial Science spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Actuarial Science award?
Bachelor of Actuarial Science at Higher Colleges of Technology awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Bachelor of Actuarial Science offered at other universities?
Yes, Bachelor of Actuarial Science is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.