Study plan and regulations
| Study plan |
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| MScAS Plan d'études global 2020 (96 Ko) |
| MScAS official program semester 4.2 (13 Ko) |
| MScAS official program semester 5.1 (14 Ko) |
| MScAS part-time program (20 Ko) |
Program content MScAS
| MScAS regulations |
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| Règlement MScAS valable dès rentrée 2020 (539 Ko) |
| Règlement MScAS valable dès rentrée 2019 (3787 Ko) |
| Règlement MScAS valable dès rentrée 2016 (419 Ko) |
| Règlement MScAS 2014 (590 Ko) |
| Règlement MScAS 2012 (325 Ko) |
Timetables and courses
Information relating to timetables and study programmes may be found on the display boards of the 2nd floor (lifts) of the Internef building as well as on our web page. A network of television screens provides regular updates about timetable changes and other useful information.
Program content
The MScAS program includes a total of four semesters. The first three comprise a collection of compulsory and elective courses. During the third semester, students can ask to participate in an exchange program in another university. The fourth is entirely dedicated to the Master thesis.
First semester
All students must attend a set of five compulsory courses.
Second semester
Students gain knowledge of actuarial mathematics for life assurance, risk theory, modeling distributions of claims/losses, social security, simulation and advanced probability theory.
Third semester
Students gain knowledge of actuarial mathematics for life insurance, advanced actuarial modeling, credibility theory, insurance accounting, asset management and risk management, analysis of results and international social protection.
Research or internship thesis (fourth semester)
The last semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis. The student may opt for a research thesis or an internship thesis.
Work and credit allocation
The 120 ECTS credits of this Master's program are allocated as follows:
- 90 credits awarded for the first three semesters of coursework
- 30 credits for the Master's thesis (contingent upon the earning of the initial 90 credits)
Recommended courses prior to MScAS
2nd year Bachelor
Statistique et économétrie I (6 credits)
Risk Management (3 credits)
Principes de finance (6 credits)
3rd year Bachelor
Assurances sociales et prévoyance professionelle suisses (6 credits)
Statistique et Econométrie II (6 credits)
Financial Markets (6 credits)
Mathématiques de la finance (3 credits)
Preparatory courses
Candidates who are required to successfully complete a preparatory program (French command necessary):
