MSc in Actuarial Science and Insurance Analytics
Sha Tin, Hong Kong
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Mar 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
HKD 345,000
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Asia's foremost university for actuarial science
The MSc in Actuarial Science and Insurance Analytics (ASI) is a full-time master’s programme designed to nurture high-calibre actuaries to meet Asia’s growing demand.
You will also be primed for associate-level professional examinations administered by the Society of Actuaries (US), thus enabling you to practise your profession across the world.
Hong Kong’s only actuarial science master’s programme
The MSc in ASI is Hong Kong’s only actuarial science master’s programme. You will study under a syllabus approved by the International Actuarial Association and gain regional insights into the insurance markets of Hong Kong and mainland China. You will learn from locally and internationally qualified teachers and have opportunities to partake in fellowships in Hong Kong (with the Hong Kong Actuarial Society), Singapore, the US and the UK. Most importantly, you will be trained to the highest standards stipulated by leading actuarial bodies and can obtain globally recognised professional qualifications upon graduation.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Admission scholarship
Newly admitted students with outstanding entrance qualifications are eligible for this scholarship, which is awarded based on their academic achievements, interview performance, relevant professional experiences, personal qualities, and/or other outstanding merits.
Sponsored scholarships
Our programme also provides students with different scholarship schemes in recognition of excellent academic performance, thanks to generous donors from the insurance industry, including FTLife Insurance Company Limited, and The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers.
Loans for non-local students
Prodigy Finance offers postgraduate loans for students studying abroad. The loans can cover only tuition and are not available to citizens and permanent residents of Hong Kong.
Curriculum
To graduate from the programme, you will need to complete 36 units of coursework. This includes 10 core courses and 2 elective courses.
Full-time program (1 year)
Term 1 | September-December
- 4 core courses
- 1 elective course
Term 2 | December-March
- 3 core courses
- 1-2 elective courses
Term 3 | March-June
- 3 core courses
- 1-2 elective courses
Note:
- Each course is held 3 hours per week for 12 weeks.
- Core and elective courses are subject to change.
- The medium of instruction is English
Career Opportunities
Assorted career choices await
Students who aspire to become actuaries will be equipped with versatile competencies for careers at insurance companies, consulting firms, banks, investment firms, InsurTech start-ups and more. Those who wish to join the insurance profession can pursue professional careers as underwriters, insurance adjusters, examiners and risk managers. With training in financial markets, modelling and investments, graduates will also be well-positioned to acquire career opportunities as financial analysts in investment firms.
All-round career support and development
The Career Management Centre of the Business School (CMC) provides students with a wide range of proactive and supportive career services to support their personal and professional growth. Activities such as individual coaching, career training/workshops, recruitment talks, leadership sharing and company visits are designed to unleash students’ management and leadership skills and prepare them for global business leadership roles.