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Actuarials.. one last question - Ceiga - 05-30-2004

is there anyone who is doing actuarial sciences. i have dun MBA finance and now working as equity research analyst. will actuarial qualification be feasible, suitable for me at this stage?

- derivativetrader - 05-31-2004

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is there anyone who is doing actuarial sciences. i have dun mba finance and now working as equity research analyst. will acturial qualification be feasible, suitable for me at this stage?

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You may get 1-2 exemptions from the Institute of Actuaries, depending upon your performance in your MBA Courses. The institute average is about 6-7 years, so you can decide yourself whether it is really worth studying for another 5 odd years for another professional qualifications. If you are interested in the Investment Sector, then a CFA may be found quite equivalent to your Actuarial Qualification. As you may know that CFA usually takes about 3 years to qualify, so you can consider this option as well.

BTW I am studying BSc. Actuarial Science at the London School of Economics, UK.

Good Luck.
DT

- the_farhan - 05-31-2004


salaaam all,
yes, i agree, CFA is a better option as far as i see.


FARHAN

- Ceiga - 06-06-2004

thnxs a lot all of you for your kind replies.

- sagar - 06-08-2004

hey derivativetrader
wht do u think abt BSc (actuarial sciences) here at KU ( its karachi uni.)? they r also offering this course here .

Himat hai tu pass karr
Warna Bardasht karr
(ICAP)

- derivativetrader - 06-11-2004

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hey derivativetrader
wht do u think abt BSc (actuarial sciences) here at KU ( its karachi uni.)? they r also offering this course here .

Himat hai tu pass karr
Warna Bardasht karr
(ICAP)
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Sagar, to the best of my knowledge KU's Act. Sc. programme doesn't allow you to obtain any exemption from IOA or SOA. So, I don't think there is any point studying for this hard 3-4 yr of undergraduate degree which doesn't have any 'real' benefit. However, you may want to study at KU just to get the head around about the subject which may help you in the long run in terms of studying for professional exams at later stage.
Having said that, I would still recommend going to more prestigious university, e.g. IBA or LUMS and study something relevent there at the BSc. level, and perhaps then consider studying Actuarial Science. This option may allow you to land at a much better job which may help your career progession in the long run.
While say this, I dont under estimate the value of KU in any sense, so it's up to you really what course you think would help you personally.
My last advise would be to choose something that would not limit your choice in any case.

DT

- ternnn - 03-15-2009

Hello people,
I am new to this forum. I am currently doing my A Level and i need to know about actuarial sciences.
1. What are the necessary subjects for me to take except mathematics, further mathematics and economics. I mean is it necessary for me to take accounting as well? if I were to go in Actuarial field?
2. What are the least grade requirements? (in A-level and O-level both).

Reply of any kind would be much appreciated.

- admin - 03-15-2009

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