Study Master of Science in Actuarial Science with a specialism in Business Analytics at Asia Pacific University (APU) in Malaysia,

Master of Science in Actuarial Science with a specialism in Business Analytics
Asia Pacific University (APU)

Malaysia

About this course

What will I learn?

This programme is specifically designed to provide:



  • Coverage of the IFoA curriculum and exemptions from 7 professional exams (CS1, CS2, CM1, CM2, CP1, CP2 & CP3) offered by the IFoA.
  • Course syllabus which covers not only traditional actuarial practice but also advanced data analytics.
  • Competent teaching staff with professional or specialised academic qualification, possessing work experience from actuarial industries / academia.
  • Comprehensive guidance to mould graduates to be industry-ready.

The Benefits of the Programme

  • APU is the first university in Asia to provide exemptions from CP1, CP2, and CP3 through the Master of Science in Actuarial Science programme
  • Our MSc programme covers not only traditional actuarial practice but also industrial business analytics, an emerging career option for actuaries.
  • Our MSc graduates who achieve the required standard can be eligible for exemptions from CP1, CP2 and CP3.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
RM42,000.00 (US$ 9,553) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

November 2026

Venue

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

No. 11, Jalan Teknologi 5, Taman Teknologi,

Kuala Lumpur,

Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,

57000, Bukit Jalil, Malaysia

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
RM42,000.00 (US$ 9,553) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

November 2027

Venue

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

No. 11, Jalan Teknologi 5, Taman Teknologi,

Kuala Lumpur,

Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,

57000, Bukit Jalil, Malaysia

Entry requirements

For international students

  • Bachelors degree in Actuarial, Mathematics, Statistics or Computing with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.
  • Bachelors degree in Actuarial, Mathematics, Statistics or Computing with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • Bachelors degree in Actuarial, Mathematics, Statistics or Computing with CGPA less than 2.50 as accepted by the Senate and a minimum of 5 years of working experience in a relevant field may be accepted.
  • Bachelors degree in Finance or Economics with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 as accepted by the Senate, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.
  • Bachelors degree in Finance or Economics with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the Senate and a minimum of 5 years of working experience in a relevant field may be accepted, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.
  • Bachelors degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 and a minimum of 5 years of working experience in the related fields as accepted by the Senate, subject to passing the pre-requisite courses, professional courses, or accredited micro-credentials program.
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