精算科学与管理硕士

这项激动人心的为期2年的理学硕士课程旨在启动您作为精算师的职业生涯，让您在管理全球金融机构风险方面发挥领导作用。进入精算师行业需要进行一系列严格的考试，但获得资格后的奖励是巨大的。英国精算师协会和学院有四个等级的考试资格：第一等级，核心技术（CT）科目是在第一阶段教授的，因此可以从CT1到CT8豁免。学生通常会学习CT1，CT5，并可以从其余的或全部CT科目中进行选择。第二阶段涵盖了更高级的精算科目，并且免除了核心应用科目CA1和CA3以及专业技术科目ST2，ST4，ST5，ST6和ST9的课程提纲。学生
If you aspire to become an actuary, our MSc in Actuarial Science and Management takes you through the required exams almost to the point of qualification with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) in the UK.Your journey spans two enriching years. In the first year, you'll immerse yourself in mathematical subjects, building a strong foundation. In the second year, you'll apply these mathematical principles to real-world situations. Moreover, during this stage, you'll have the opportunity to expand your horizons by choosing from a range of modules, including those related to machine learning.As an aspiring actuary, your expertise will find application in various sectors, including:life insurancegeneral insurancepensionsInvestmentBankingYour career prospects extend beyond these, encompassing roles in:Fund Management CompaniesHedge FundsConsultanciesSoftware VendorsRegulatory Authorities.What makes this career truly enjoyable is the consistent use of your mathematical prowess to solve complex problems and make insightful predictions about the future. Your journey towards becoming a qualified actuary is not only intellectually stimulating but also professionally rewarding, offering you a world of opportunity upon graduating.Tailored for success as an Actuary This programme has been uniquely designed to offer a blend of technical mastery, business acumen, and communication skills essential for a successful actuarial career.Developed in collaboration with industry leaders, it ensures the acquisition of sought-after skills, setting you apart in interviews and excelling in real-world tasks.Gain a competitive edge with an intensified focus on software tools like Excel and R, and experience enriched learning through 'value-added' components, emphasizing teamwork and communication.Self-Taught Courses On EnrolmentOn enrolment, you will gain access to the following self-taught courses that you can use (if you wish):Introduction To R ProgrammingIntroduction To Python Programming (For R Users)Report WritingIn addition, enrolment at Heriot-Watt University gives you free access to LinkedIn Learning which contains thousands of online courses covering a wide range of subject areas.Why choose EdinburghEdinburgh is a wonderful city close to the sea in Scotland in the United Kingdom.  Heriot-Watt Edinburgh campus is established just to the west of the city in a beautiful green space.  Transport links into the city centre are regular and travel by bus takes thirty minutes – and so you can choose the mix of city and campus life that you like best. Edinburgh is the financial heart of Scotland and many such companies are based there.  It is also a centre of arts and culture, with the famous Edinburgh International Festival taking place in August each year.Delivery type: Full Time, Part Time available