Master of Science (MSc) in Actuarial Science
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General content
This Master’s degree offers a complete education for future actuaries and risk managers in one of the top programs in the field worldwide. An actuary is a business professional who deals with the financial impact of risk and uncertainty, typically in insurance firms, multinationals and pension funds.
The program is interdisciplinary, combining technical, quantitative courses with applied courses in (financial and insurance) regulation, applications in (non-) life insurance, valuation and risk management.
Most of the subjects taught involve applied mathematics, the actuary’s most important working tool. Good knowledge of finance, statistics, economics, data analytics, management and information technology will also be developed to ensure an adequate level of professional expertise. The program is complemented by (guest) lectures from practicing actuaries as well as programming courses in R and Python and individual projects.
This program fulfills the requirements of the syllabus of the Swiss Association of Actuaries (SAA), which is compliant with the core syllabus of the Actuarial Association of Europe, and also prepares students to certain exams of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK) and of the Society of Actuaries (US).
Practical information
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Organiser |
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Adress |
HEC Lausanne |
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Contact |
Mme Sylvie Grin van Hamel |
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Degree awarded |
Master of Science (MSc) in Actuarial Science |
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ECTS credits |
120 |
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Duration |
4 semesters |
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Teaching language |
English. Level necessary for your studies: C1 |
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Admission requirements |
A Bachelor’s degree from a Swiss university in Economics, Management, Finance, Information Systems or Mathematics. |
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Enrolment and final dates |
The degree course begins in the autumn semester only. |
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Part-time |
Possible under certain conditions. |
Career prospects
University studies develop many transversal skills: critical, analytical and summarising faculties, abilities in research, oral and written communication, etc.
This spectrum of skills, combined with specialist knowledge acquired in the course of studies, is an excellent preparation for a wide range of employment opportunities in the following sectors:
- Insurance companies
- Banks
- Consulting firms
- Pension funds
- Regulatory authorities
- Social security institutions
- Multinationals
Information about career prospects for students of the Faculty of Business and Economics:
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Career prospects after studies
Information and testimonials from alumni
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"First job after study" survey (in french only)
The professional situation of graduates from Swiss universities
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From UNIL to working life (in french only)
Results of the survey specifically concerning UNIL graduates
Exchanges and mobility
During their third semester, students may study in a university recognised by UNIL, under an exchange program. They may get a maximum of 30 credits in another institution.
Subject to changes.
The French version prevails. Only the official texts should be considered binding.
Last update: 11 December 2024