MSc in Actuarial Science MSc in Actuarial Management MSc in Insurance & Risk Management
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Why choose Cass Business School? International reputation Qualified actuaries on teaching staff Professional exemptions World-class facilities Excellent teaching assessment Cass rated second in world for research in insurance Excellent careers service
MSc in Actuarial Science Dr Douglas Wright, Presenter Dr Iqbal Owadally, Course Director Eva Matiaskova, Admissions Officer
Professional links Staple Inn Actuarial Society Reception for students at Institute of Actuaries Annual students’ lecture Careers events and professional development
Who should apply MSc in Actuarial Science (AS) is suitable for Actuarial trainees who are at an early stage of their training Prospective entrants to the actuarial profession
MSc in Actuarial Science Offers eight Core Technical subjects of of Actuarial Profession (CT1-CT8) Minimum of 5 CT subjects required MSc = 5 CTs + 5 Short Electives or MSc = 5 CTs + 1 Short Elective + Project
Core technical subjects CT1 – Financial Mathematics CT2 – Finance and Financial Reporting CT3 – Probability & Mathematical Statistics CT4 – Modelling CT5 – Contingencies CT6 – Statistical Methods CT7 – Business Economics CT8 – Financial Economics
Professional exemptions Course is accredited by the UK Institute and Faculty of Actuaries Students scoring at least 65% as an average in their actuarial subjects are eligible for exemptions from that group of subjects Exemptions are also awarded on a subject by subject basis for students not meeting the accreditation requirements
Timetable for MSc INDUCTION
TERM I
Careers Week / Introduction
10 teaching weeks
Sep
Oct
Nov
TERM III
TERM II Term I Exams
Dec
Jan
10 teaching weeks
Feb
Mar
Term II Exams
Apr
May
Specialisation
Jun
Jul
Aug
Term III – route 1 1. Take five short elective modules, for example: • Stochastic Asset Models for Actuarial Use • Introduction to Copula Modelling • Modelling and Data Analysis • Model Office Building in Life Insurance • Visual Basic in Finance • Behavioural Finance • Hedge Funds • Credit Risk Management Choice out of portfolio of more than 60 modules
Term III – route 2 2. Alternatively take only one of the above short modules and in addition carry out a 10,000 word Business Research Project Business Research Project Submit a project plan based on a topic in actuarial theory or practice by end March
MARCH
Start dissertation in May after approval of project plan
Complete dissertation by end July
MAY
JULY
Topic of student’s choice Word limit of 10,000 Research training provided in Term I Supervision from member of Faculty
A brief selection of employers of Actuarial Science graduates
MSc/Diploma in Actuarial Science intake by nationality region 2013/14
UK 23%
Europe 15% Overseas 62%
Applying Online application Minimum 2:1 Honours degree in a mathematical subject and B grade in A-Level Maths (or equivalent) English language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) Two references (at least one academic) Original transcripts CV and Personal Statement Conditional/unconditional decisions normally within 4-6 weeks on a rolling basis
Key people Eva Matiaskova, Admissions Officer email:
[email protected] Dr Iqbal Owadally, Course Director and Admissions Tutor See website at www.cass.city.ac.uk/actscience Course brochure and application form available online
MSc in Actuarial Management Dr Douglas Wright, Course Director Eva Matiaskova, Admissions Officer
Who should apply MSc Actuarial Management (AM) is suitable for: Experienced actuarial trainees, accomplished in most of the core technical subjects Graduates with actuarial degrees Students who wish to complete the intermediate and specialist stages (CA and ST subjects) of actuarial education
Timetable for MSc INDUCTION
TERM I
Careers Week / Introduction
10 teaching weeks
Sep
Oct
Nov
TERM III
TERM II Term I Exams
Dec
Jan
10 teaching weeks
Feb
Mar
Term II Exams
Apr
May
Specialisation
Jun
Jul
Aug
MSc in Actuarial Management Compulsory modules Actuarial Risk Management CA1 – Part I Actuarial Risk Management CA1 – Part II Plus a minimum of three modules from the following electives: Health Insurance (ST1) Life Insurance (ST2) Pensions & Other Benefits (ST4) Finance & Investment A (ST5) Finance & Investment B (ST6) General Insurance: Reserving & Capital Modelling (ST7) General Insurance: Pricing (ST8) Model Documentation, Analysis and Reporting (CA2 – non-exemption) Finance & Financial Reporting (CT2) Modelling (CT4) Contingencies (CT5) Statistical Method (CT6) Financial Economics (CT8)
Professional exemptions Course is accredited by the UK Institute and Faculty of Actuaries Students scoring at least 62% as an average in their actuarial subjects are eligible for exemptions from that group of subjects Exemptions are also awarded on a subject by subject basis for students not meeting the accreditation requirements
Term III – route 1 1. Take five short elective modules, for example • • • • • • • • • •
Enterprise Risk Management Stochastic Asset Models for Actuarial Use Introduction to Copula Modelling Modelling and Data Analysis Model Office Building in Life Insurance Visual Basic in Finance Behavioural Finance Hedge Funds Credit Risk Management Model Documentation, Analysis and Reporting
Choice out of portfolio of more than 60 modules
Term III – route 2 2. Alternatively take only one of the above short modules and in addition carry out a 10,000 word Business Research Project Business Research Project Submit a project plan based on a topic in actuarial theory or practice by end March
MARCH
Start dissertation in May after approval of project plan
Complete dissertation by end July
MAY
JULY
Topic of student’s choice Word limit of 10,000 Research training provided in Term II Supervision from member of Faculty Students who follow this route will be considered for an exemption in subject CA3 Communications
A brief selection of employers of Actuarial Management graduates
MSc/Diploma in Actuarial Management intake by nationality region 2013/14 UK 18%
Overseas 80%
Europe 2%
Admissions information Students should have completed at least five of the CT subjects of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, either by previous exemption or by private study, including Subjects CT1, CT3 and CT7 English language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) Two references (at least one academic) CV and Personal Statement
Key people Eva Matiaskova, Admissions Officer Email:
[email protected] Dr Douglas Wright, Course Director and Admissions Tutor See website at www.cass.city.ac.uk/actman Course brochure and application form available online
MSc in Insurance & Risk Management Dr Cherie Chen, Course Director Sharron Charles, Course Officer Eva Matiaskova, Admissions Officer
Why Insurance & Risk Management? One year full time or two years part time Exemption route for ACII holders International emphasis Practical orientation Broad scope Strong global alumni network Professional exemptions...
Professional Qualifications: Credits and Exemptions Chartered Insurance Institute 210 credits towards the Advanced Diploma examinations of the Chartered Insurance Institute. 60 credits towards the CII Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning.
Institute of Risk Management Three exemptions from the examinations of the Institute of Risk Management (IRM).
Timetable for MSc in IRM INDUCTION
TERM I
TERM II
TERM III
Careers Week / Introduction
4 Core Modules
4 Core Modules
• Theory of risk and insurance markets
• Accounting and financial management in insurance
Sep
Oct
• Principles of finance and financial analysis
Business Research Project and 3 electives*
• General insurance
• Risk management
• Risk analysis and modeling
• Insurance law and regulation
• Business organisation and corporate strategy in insurance and financial services Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
*Chosen from a portfolio of over 80 electives
Sample of useful electives (over 80 available) Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) Claims management* Credit risk management Financial derivatives Financial methods in insurance Financial risk management Islamic finance Liability insurance*
Employee Benefits Marine, Aviation and Transport insurances Marketing financial services* Operational risk management Property insurance Reinsurance* *CII accredited
MSc in Insurance and Risk Management Key Facts: 2013/4 intake 24 Nationalities Average age • Full time – 25 years • Part time – 28 years Ratio of female to male students 51:49 Average work experience • Full time – 2.9 years • Part time – 7 years
Some employers of IRM graduates…
Accenture AON Corporation AXA Group Aviva Barclays Capital Brit Insurance Credit Suisse Deloitte Deutsche Bank Bank of America Royal Bank of Scotland Goldman Sachs Heath Lambert HSBC
J P Morgan Jardine Lloyd Thompson Zurich RBS Insurance Kiln Group KPMG Lloyd’s of London Lloyd’s Banking Group Marsh Munich Re PWC Royal & Sun Alliance
Samsung Insurance Swiss Re Tokyo Marine & Fire Willis Group JLT
Destination Survey for 2011/12 IRM graduates Data collected between 01/12/12 and 13/03/13 1% 4% Employed (including internships) 21% Job seeking
Other e.g. travelling, military service 74%
Further Study Response Rate = 86% (68 from 79)
Applying Online application University degree with 2.1 or higher, or non-UK equivalent Provisional or full degree transcript Two references academic and / or professional GMAT (only if requested by Course Director) English proficiency (TOEFL / IELTS) CV and Personal Statement Conditional / Unconditional decisions are rendered on a rolling basis within 4-6 weeks after receipt of the required documents
Course Director & Admissions Officer Eva Matiaskova, Admissions Officer Email:
[email protected] Dr Cherie Chen, Course Director and Admissions Tutor See website at www.cass.city.ac.uk/irm Course brochure and application form available online
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Career service: Year round strategy
One week of induction period dedicated to careers service activity
1 to 1 career guidance from experienced professionals
Getting on the right career path skills sessions & workshops Careers Fairs Interview Skills CVs and Applications Networking Personal Impact Job Search Strategies Presentation Skills Working with Recruitment Agencies Assessment Centres Personal Branding
Get involved 20-30 clubs are organised each year Sporting clubs e.g. – basketball, adventure sports, badminton, golf, cricket, ski/snowboarding, squash Business related clubs – investments, trading floor, emerging markets, actuarial society Others include – dance, film, food and wine and country specific interest clubs
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Active global community Alumni Ball London
Cass Women in Business (CWIB) Speaker Series: e.g., Women in Technology, Lehman Brothers
Regular country reunions, events & Lord mayors receptions - Moscow, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi & Warsaw
43 events worldwide
Cass Entrepreneurs Network: e.g., Trends in New Media, Christmas party
Alumni receptions in cities including - Paris, Frankfurt, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sao Paulo & New York
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