ACTUARIAL SCIENCE IN UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM

The  department of mathematics runs one undergraduate degree programme (Bsc. In Actuarial Science), in collaboration with department of Finance under University of Dar es Salaam Business School (UDBS) and Department of Statistics under the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS).


About Bsc.  In Actuarial Sciences
Actuarial Science is the study of risk and uncertainty, usually of a financial and long-term nature. This degree programme offers students the opportunity to develop their mathematical ability, whilst staying focused on financial and actuarial applications.
Not only does the course provide the technical knowledge required by students wanting  to join the actuarial profession, but it also seeks to provide a wide range of skills. This ensures that graduates are able to add value in many areas for their future employers. The Recent graduates have been employed in the fields of Insurance, telecommunications, auditing firms, academia, as well as banking and finance

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The General University minimum requirements shall apply. In addition, an applicant shall be eligible for consideration for admission to the programme if s/he has obtained.

Category A: Direct Entry (Form VI)
At least the Principal Passes at ACSEE level,one of which has to be in advanced mathematics, at the same sitting

Category B: Equivalent Qualifications
1. Ordinary Diploma approved by the Senate in Mathematics statistics or other relevant discipline of not less than second-class and a grade in Statistics or Mathematics or Quantitative method of C or better.
                                                         OR
2. Advanced diploma approved by the Senate in Mathematics, Statistics or other relevant discipline with a grade in Statistics or Mathematics or Quantitative Method of C or better.


COORDINATOR

Mr. Mashaka Mkandawile,
Office number 304,
Mathematics Department building.
Mobile: +255 719 253005

COURSE MAPPING

YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
DS 101
Development Perspectives 1
MT 281
Life Contingencies
ST 326
Survival Models
MT 136
Ordinary Differential Equations
ST 220
Basic Demographic Methods
ST 327
Actuarial Modelling
MT 144
Computer Programming
MT 226
Partial Differential Equations
FN 315
Basics of Actuarial Planning and Control
ST 113
Basic Statistics
MT 233
Mathematical Statistics
FN 314
Quantitative Methods for Risk Management
ST 121
Analytical Calculus
MT 278
Linear Programming
FN 316
Superannuation practices
AC 102
Accounting for Non business majors
FN 200
Principles of Finance
MT 381
Credibility Theory and Loss Distributions
FN 102
Introduction to Actuarial Studies
FN 209
Risk Theory
FN 317
Actuarial Practices in Insurance Schemes
DS 102
Development Perspective II
MT 280
Basic Pension Mathematics
FN 318
Actuarial Practices in Pension and Retirement benefits
CL 107
Communication Skills
FN 202
Financial Management
ST 325
Mathematical Demography
MT 180
Introduction to Actuarial Mathematics
LW 705
Legal Aspects of Actuarial Science
ST 121
Linear Algebra with Applications
ST 324
Linear Models
ST 114
Probability Theory I
BM 333
Field Practical with research component
FN 101
Principles of Macroeconomics
Optional courses
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
One option from the following
Two options from the following
ST 212
Statistical Inference I
ST 310
Statistical Inference II
ST 215
Differential and Difference Equations
ST 312
Stochastic Processes

MT 378
Queuing Theory and Inventory Models

MT 348
Integer and Non Linear Programming

One option from the following

FN 310
Investment Analysis

FN 301
Financial Analysis

Comments

  1. I am currently a first year student in mining Engineering with division of 1.7 physics B chemistry C and Matgematics A | I would like to join Actuarial sciences • As a start next year I need your help please

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  2. You are good to go all needed in actuarial science is the basic skills in application of mathematics incuding statistic and other mathematics fields

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  3. What are the Qualifications for this coarse(Acturial science) after finishing A level

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  4. Just want to know bcoz l like acturial and I hv finish 4m 6 I want to join this year

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  5. Actuarial science is the best and good course so I wish to study it,, Already to apply and I hope that I will get a chance to study in UDSM Actuarial science, , more blassedπŸ™πŸ™πŸ™ all leaders

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  6. Actuarial science is the best and good course so I wish to study it and already to apply,, I hope I will get a chance to study in UDSM Actuarial science
    More blassed πŸ™ πŸ™ πŸ™ all leaders

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  7. I'm looking forward to apply for this course. ..and I hope I will make it with God's graces☺

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  8. I have been dreaming of this course hope you will accept me as an actuary

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  9. Helpful course

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  10. with diploma in clinical medicine someone can study Actuarial science??

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