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• DC126: B.Sc. in Actuarial Mathematics
• DC127: Common Entry into
B.Sc. in Actuarial Mathematics
B.Sc. in Financial Mathematics
B.Sc. in Applicable Mathematics
• DC203: B.Sc. in Science Education
School of Mathematical Sciences
Common First Year
Foundation Courses
• Mathematics
• Computing
• Economics
• Finance
DC127 Common Entry
Second Year
Maths common programme
Linear Algebra, Analysis
Mathematics of Finance
Statistics
Probability
DC127 Common Entry
Actuarial Mathematics
Actuarial Modelling
Contingencies
Risk Theory
Financial Mathematics
DC127 Common Entry
Financial Mathematics
Treasury Mathematics
Stochastic Modelling
Financial Economics
Time Series
Third and Fourth Year
Applicable Mathematics
Stochastic Modelling
Algebra and Coding
Dynamical Systems
Mathematical Biology
DC127 Common Entry
• Life insurance and pensions
• Actuarial consultancy
• Investment analysis
• Risk analysis
• Financial Trading
• Central Bank
• Teaching
• Information technology
• Postgraduate research
DC127 Common Entry
Career prospects
• Option to choose between three degree programmes
• Studying actuarial, financial and applicable mathematics in first
two years informs your choice
• Alternative route to B.Sc. in Actuarial Mathematics
• Dedicated Financial Mathematics degree
• Degree in Applicable Mathematics is only one of its type in
Ireland
Why Study DC127
Common Entry at DCU?
First 2 yrs
Actuarial Maths (DC126): Common Entry(DC127)
BSc in Actuarial
Maths
BSc in
Applicable
Maths
BSc in
Financial
Maths
Common Entry Actuarial Maths
All do same modules
BSc
in
Actuarial Mathematics
• If you: have good
mathematical ability,
• …. want to apply it to
business & finance,
• …. and want a
satisfying & well-paid
career, the Actuarial
profession could be for you!
How to become an Actuary
• Actuaries estimate and manage
risk
• Professional qualification
• Start qualifying at DCU
• 15 exams to qualify as an Actuary
• CT, CA, ST, SA series
• Eight Core Technical (CT) subjects covered
• All 8 exemptions from IFA subject to an overall average (≥ 65%)
• Individual exemptions from IFA exams subject to good exam performance (>60%)
Actuarial Exemptions
• Basic Mathematics: Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability
• Introduction to Financial Mathematics
• Statistics (CT3)
• Economics (CT7)
First and Second Year
Actuarial Courses
• Actuarial Modelling (CT4)
• Contingencies (CT5)
• Risk Theory (CT6)
• Financial Mathematics (CT1)
• Accounting (CT2)
Third and Fourth Year
Finance Courses
• Stochastic Modelling (CT4)
• Financial Economics (CT8)
• Time Series (CT6)
• Probability and Finance
• Financial Engineering
• Up to 9 months long
• Co-ordinated by Student Support & Development
• Opportunity to get a closer look at a career
• Job opportunities after degree
INTRA
Actuary/ Insurance: Irish Life, Zurich, Canada Life, Scottish Provident, AXA, Prudential-Capita, VHI, New Ireland
Actuarial Consultancy: Coyle Hamilton, Mercer, Towers Watson, AON
Solvency II
Reinsurance: IFSC
INTRA and Employment
Trading /investments; IFSC, Bank of New York,
Barclays, Bank of Bermuda, Citco, First Derivatives
Actuarial Consultancy, Further Education, Research
INTRA and Employment [Cont..]
• Mathematics degree
• Eligibility for exemptions in 8 CT subjects
• Practising Actuaries on staff
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• DCU School of Mathematical Sciences specialists in Financial ..Mathematics
Why study Actuarial Mathematics at DCU?
•Flexibility • Sport and recreational facilities
Best DCU Actuarial Student
Aaron Kenny –
Hamilton Award 2013
Awards throughout course
Financial Maths Students –
Rotman Trading Prize 2013
DC127 Common Entry – Actuarial route
Maximum possible number of exemptions
CAO points – 480 in 2014
B3 in Higher Level Maths
Entry to 3rd year subject to good examination performance
DC126 B.Sc. in Actuarial Mathematics
Maximum possible number of exemptions
CAO points – 535 in 2014
B3 in Higher Level Maths
Comparison between programmes
- Students gaining 550+ CAO points (or equivalent)
will be awarded
€1000 DCU awards ceremony in November
-McAleese Scholarships (Northern Ireland students).
http://www.dcu.ie/news/2014/apr/s04141.shtml
Undergraduate Scholarships
•Investment banking, corporate banking, treasury operations within banking and corporate sector.
• Financial regulation (Central Bank, NTMA).
• Mutual & hedge fund management, stockbroking, investment analysis, dealing and trading.
•Other positions in banking, insurance, corporate & public sectors.
Career Opportunities in Financial Services
• B.Sc. in Actuarial Mathematics
• B.A. in Accounting and Finance
• Graduate certificate in Actuarial applications
• M.Sc. in Financial Mathematics
• M.Sc. in Investment & Treasury
• M.Sc. in Finance & Capital Markets
• M.Sc./ Ph.D research in mathematical and quantitative finance
• Edgeworth Centre for Financial Mathematics
• Financial Mathematics Computation Cluster
DCU’s Strength in Finance
Life at DCU
We know going to University isn’t all about lectures and books. It’s also about getting out there, getting involved and having some of the best experiences of your life
Life at DCU
Student Advice Centre
Uaneen Module
Students Union / Office of Student Life – www.dcusu.ie
Elite Athlete Entry Scheme
Clubs and Societies
Learning Support Service
Disability Service
Student Accommodation
Class Representation
DC126 Actuarial Mathematics (www.dcu.ie/DC126)
Dr. Niamh O’Sullivan
Programme Co-ordinator
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 01-700 8219
Prof John Carroll
Exemptions co-ordinator
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 01-700 8917
Contact us
DC127 Common Entry into Actuarial, Financial & Mathematical Sciences (www.dcu.ie/DC127) Dr Thomas Brady Programme co-ordinator E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 01-700 5524 Dr. John Appleby Masters Co-ordinator E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 01 – 700 8232
Real and Complex Mathematicians!
Questions and
Answers
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