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.
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
Office number 304,
Mathematics Department building.
Mobile: +255 719 253005
COURSE MAPPING
YEAR 1
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YEAR 2
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YEAR 3
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DS 101
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Development Perspectives 1
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MT 281
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Life Contingencies
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ST 326
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Survival Models
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MT 136
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Ordinary Differential Equations
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ST 220
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Basic Demographic Methods
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ST 327
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Actuarial Modelling
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MT 144
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Computer Programming
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MT 226
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Partial Differential Equations
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FN 315
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Basics of Actuarial Planning and Control
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ST 113
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Basic Statistics
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MT 233
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Mathematical Statistics
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FN 314
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Quantitative Methods for Risk Management
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ST 121
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Analytical Calculus
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MT 278
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Linear Programming
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FN 316
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Superannuation practices
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AC 102
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Accounting for Non business majors
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FN 200
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Principles of Finance
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MT 381
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Credibility Theory and Loss Distributions
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FN 102
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Introduction to Actuarial Studies
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FN 209
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Risk Theory
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FN 317
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Actuarial Practices in Insurance Schemes
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DS 102
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Development Perspective II
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MT 280
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Basic Pension Mathematics
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FN 318
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Actuarial Practices in Pension and Retirement benefits
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CL 107
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Communication Skills
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FN 202
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Financial Management
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ST 325
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Mathematical Demography
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MT 180
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Introduction to Actuarial Mathematics
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LW 705
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Legal Aspects of Actuarial Science
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ST 121
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Linear Algebra with Applications
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ST 324
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Linear Models
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ST 114
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Probability Theory I
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BM 333
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Field Practical with research component
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FN 101
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Principles of Macroeconomics
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Optional courses
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3
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One option from the following
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Two options from the following
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ST 212
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Statistical Inference I
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ST 310
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Statistical Inference II
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ST 215
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Differential and Difference Equations
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ST 312
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Stochastic Processes
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MT 378
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Queuing Theory and Inventory Models
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MT 348
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Integer and Non Linear Programming
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One option from the following
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FN 310
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Investment Analysis
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FN 301
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Financial Analysis
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