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Title: Actuary Profession!
Post by: Tohru Kyo Sohma on July 18, 2011, 10:16:46 am
hey guys, so i heard about this profession "actuary" its something about calculating risks in a business.
im kind of intrested in this career and i would like to know more about it.My teacher didnt know anything about it which was quite shocking to me. so im asking if u guys can let me know more about it so i can take correct decision.
Title: Re: Actuary Profession!
Post by: $tyli$h Executive on July 18, 2011, 10:45:46 am
The profession of Actuary concerns with financial risks and their uncertainty.  Actuary not only concerns businesses, but can be related to any event which involves risk. For example, actuary firms can be hired to investigate the damages caused by a hurricane etc,
Title: Re: Actuary Profession!
Post by: Tohru Kyo Sohma on July 18, 2011, 02:12:59 pm
The profession of Actuary concerns with financial risks and their uncertainty.  Actuary not only concerns businesses, but can be related to any event which involves risk. For example, actuary firms can be hired to investigate the damages caused by a hurricane etc,
oh...i see.
is there any type of special course for it?in university?
Title: Re: Actuary Profession!
Post by: $tyli$h Executive on July 18, 2011, 02:43:12 pm
oh...i see.
is there any type of special course for it?in university?

Yes, there is. It is usually titled "Actuarial Science".
Title: Re: Actuary Profession!
Post by: Tohru Kyo Sohma on July 19, 2011, 09:09:36 am
Yes, there is. It is usually titled "Actuarial Science".
oh....can i have more details on it..like how long is this course and what subjects are necessary.
By the way i took business,accounts,economics and maths(pure maths and statistics) for my AS and will be taking in A2 aswell.
thanks alot for ur help SE
Title: Re: Actuary Profession!
Post by: HUSH1994 on July 19, 2011, 09:12:13 am
Check here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actuarial_science

Hope I helped  ;D
Title: Re: Actuary Profession!
Post by: Tohru Kyo Sohma on July 19, 2011, 09:21:34 am
Check here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actuarial_science

Hope I helped  ;D
thanks alot hush
it was very helpful
Title: Re: Actuary Profession!
Post by: HUSH1994 on July 19, 2011, 09:22:41 am
Glad to hear that :)
Title: Re: Actuary Profession!
Post by: $tyli$h Executive on July 19, 2011, 10:20:28 am
oh....can i have more details on it..like how long is this course and what subjects are necessary.
By the way i took business,accounts,economics and maths(pure maths and statistics) for my AS and will be taking in A2 aswell.
thanks alot for ur help SE

Perfect combination of subjects! Okay, first, you need to decide on the university you want to go. On the university's website, the course details for Actuarial science will be given. I think the combination of subjects you've chosen should be perfect. :)

A side question: Are you Twinkle Charms (Zara)?
Title: Re: Actuary Profession!
Post by: Tohru Kyo Sohma on July 19, 2011, 11:04:34 am
Perfect combination of subjects! Okay, first, you need to decide on the university you want to go. On the university's website, the course details for Actuarial science will be given. I think the combination of subjects you've chosen should be perfect. :)

A side question: Are you Twinkle Charms (Zara)?
ok...i'll check it out.
i get that question alot...no im not twinkle charms (zara).....im twinkle charms (mimiswift)
Title: Re: Actuary Profession!
Post by: Romeesa-Chan on July 20, 2011, 12:09:38 am
One of those rare professions. Most people who I have mentioned it to have never heard of it.
-Yer subject choice is perfect.
-Check the unis where you wanna apply to if they have courses on it.
-IF yer not sure of this fer yer career then I suggest you do Istikhara- best option available! :D
Title: Re: Actuary Profession!
Post by: Tohru Kyo Sohma on July 20, 2011, 10:51:38 am
One of those rare professions. Most people who I have mentioned it to have never heard of it.
-Yer subject choice is perfect.
-Check the unis where you wanna apply to if they have courses on it.
-IF yer not sure of this fer yer career then I suggest you do Istikhara- best option available! :D
okay.....i will check
thanks romeesa-chan
Title: Re: Actuary Profession!
Post by: Romeesa-Chan on August 19, 2011, 04:57:19 pm
Professionalism courses for newly qualified members
http://www.actuaries.org.uk/events/pages/professionalism-courses-newly-qualified-members

University courses and exemptions
http://www.actuaries.org.uk/students/pages/university-courses-and-exemptions
Title: Re: Actuary Profession!
Post by: Tohru Kyo Sohma on August 19, 2011, 06:33:40 pm
^i'll check'em out soon!