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Certificate [Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics] From Dalhousie University

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Certificate (Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics)

STEM Course

1 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Mathematics,

Actuarial Science

Ranked #301 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023

₹10.3 L/Yr

CA$16,822 /Yr

Dalhousie University offers a Certificate in Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics for a duration of 1 year.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
This program covers the basic material and necessary quantitative skills to prepare students for the early stages of the Society of Actuaries accreditation program.
It can also serve to familiarise students with working knowledge of Actuarial Science or Financial Mathematics.
Actuarial Science is typically used for insurance but can be applied to a number of other areas in risk management, such as enterprise risk management, or investment.
It has consistently been ranked as one of the best jobs available by a variety of sources, based on factors such as salary, work environment, employment/career potential, and stress.
This program also prepares students for employment in general financial institutions.
The following topics will be covered in the certificate program curriculum, allowing graduates to apply these learned skills to the workplace.
- Modeling
- Quantitative risk analysis
- Management of investment instruments
- Asset and liability management
- Complex financial calculations
To complete the requirements for the Certificate in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics, students have to register 2-3 months prior to completion of the degree requirements.
Students interested in this certificate may also be interested in obtaining the Society of Actuaries accreditation.
Students can apply for various Scholarship and bursaries according to their academic eligibility at Dalhousie University.
The average salary goes up to 37,000 USD after completion of the program.

Event	Application Date
Application Deadline For Summer Intake	~~Feb 28, 2024~~

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹1032871 (CAD 16822)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Food	₹603009 (CAD 9821)
Health Insurance	₹30700 (CAD 500)
Other Fees	₹62137 (CAD 1012)
Total Cost	₹695846 (CAD 11333)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students have to complete secondary school (Grade 12).
Students hold a minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses.
A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:

All-India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
Or, another Senior Secondary School Certificate awarded after standard XII

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

61 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

Following are the required document:

Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees.
Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Two Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores
Confirmation of Employment Form: Students must be emailed as an attachment by applicant or referee.
Proof of name change: Required only if name discrepancies exist between transcripts/assessments/test scores and other application documents. Examples of proof: Marriage/divorce certificates, 2 copies of government-issued ID that include a previous and current name and date of birth.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

202320222020

Mathematics 301 out of 1502 in Global Ranking

Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

Insurance Companies
Health Insurance Companies
Reinsurance Companies
Consultants
Government Job, etc.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 61,400/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details