SYLLABUS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE (BSc(ActuarSc)) - Programme Curriculum

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BSc(ActuarSc) syllabus setting out the curriculum structure and degree requirements for candidates admitted to the four-year Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science from the first year in 2025-26 and thereafter. It defines key course terminology (introductory/advanced, disciplinary core/elective, capstone experience, elective courses) and specifies a 240-credit plan combining disciplinary and capstone credits plus electives, with UG5 requirements and Common Core credit distribution across areas of inquiry.

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Definition and Terminology

BSc(ActuarSc) Curriculum

UG 5 Requirements

Disciplinary Core Courses at Introductory Level

Disciplinary Core Courses at Advanced Level

Disciplinary Electives Courses at Advanced Level

Capstone Experience Courses

Elective Courses

SYLLABUS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE [BSc(ActuarSc)] The syllabus applies to candidates admitted to the first year of study of the fouryear BSc(ActuarSc) curriculum in the academic year 2025-26 and thereafter. Definition and Terminology 1. Each course offered shall be classified as either introductory level course or advanced level course. 2. “Disciplinary core course” is a compulsory course in the professional core which a candidate must pass in the manner provided for in the regulations. 3. “Disciplinary elective course” refers to any course offered in the professional core other than compulsory courses which can be taken by candidates to fulfill the curriculum requirements as specified in the syllabus of the degree curriculum. 4. “Capstone experience course” is an integral part of the degree programme which focuses on integration and application of knowledge and skills gained in the early years of study. It is normally taken in the senior years (year 3 or 4) of study and candidates must complete this for fulfillment of the graduation requirements. 5. “Elective course” means any course offered within the same or another curriculum, other than compulsory courses in the candidate’s degree curriculum, that can be taken by the candidate in order to complete the credit requirements of the degree curriculum. BSc(ActuarSc) Curriculum The BSc(ActuarSc) curriculum comprises 240 credits of courses, including 132 credits of disciplinary and capstone experience courses for the professional core, with the following structures: | Course category | No. of credits | | --- | --- | | UG 5 Requirements | 54 | | Disciplinary Core Courses (Introductory) | 48 | | Disciplinary Core Courses (Advanced) | 66 | | Disciplinary Elective Courses (Advanced) | 12 | | Capstone Experience Courses | 6 | | Elective Courses | 54 | | Total | 240 | UG 5 Requirements | Course code | Course | No. of
credits | | --- | --- | --- | | CAES1001 | Academic Communication in English 1 | 0 | | CAES9821 | Professional and Technical Communication for Statistical Sciences | 6 | | | Chinese language enhancement course specified for the degree curriculum2 | 6 | | | Common Core3 | 36 | | | Artificial Intelligence Literacy courses | 6 | | | Non-credit bearing courses in national education and national security education, and any other non-credit bearing courses as may be required from time to time | 0 | | Total | | 54 | 1Unless otherwise exempted through having achieved Level 5 or above in English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, or equivalent. 2Candidates should check with the School of Computing and Data Science for the course code and course title of the Chinese language enhancement course to satisfy the programme and graduation requirements. For those who did not study Chinese language during their secondary education and have not reached the required proficiency level for the Chinese language enhancement course specified for the degree curriculum, they are required to take a course in either Chinese language or Chinese culture offered by the Chinese Language Centre of the School of Chinese in lieu. 3Candidates have to complete 36 credits in the Common Core Curriculum, comprising at least 6 credits and not more than 12 credits from each Area of Inquiry with not more than 24 credits within one academic year except where candidates are required to make up for failed credits. Disciplinary Core Courses at Introductory Level | Course code | Course | No. of credits | | --- | --- | --- | | ACCT1101 | Introduction to financial accounting | 6 | | COMP1117 | Computer programming | 6 | | ECON1210 | Introductory microeconomics | 6 | | ECON1220 | Introductory macroeconomics | 6 | | MATH1821 | Mathematical methods for actuarial science I | 6 | | MATH2822 | Mathematical methods for actuarial science II | 6 | | SDST2901 | Probability and statistics: foundations of actuarial science |

FAQs

What does the syllabus define as disciplinary core, disciplinary elective, and elective courses?

A disciplinary core course is compulsory in the professional core. Disciplinary elective courses are professional core courses other than compulsory ones. Elective courses are offered within the same or another curriculum, excluding compulsory courses of the candidate’s degree curriculum, to complete credit requirements.

How many total credits are required for the BSc(ActuarSc) curriculum, and how are they structured?

The curriculum comprises 240 credits in total. It includes 132 credits of disciplinary and capstone experience courses for the professional core, plus UG 5 requirements and additional elective courses to complete the full credit total.

What are the UG 5 requirements and which course types/codes are included?

UG 5 requirements total 54 credits. They include Academic Communication in English 1 (CAES1001, 0 credits exemption note), Professional and Technical Communication for Statistical Sciences (CAES9821, 6 credits), a specified Chinese language enhancement course (6 credits), Common Core (36 credits), Artificial Intelligence Literacy courses (6 credits), and required non-credit national education/security elements (0 credits).

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