$13,751 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Certificate Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics
- 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.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $12617 |
| Health Insurance | $375 |
| Other Fees | $759 |
| Total Fees | $13751 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 61 | 90 | 3 |
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.