BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ACTUARIAL SCIENCE, WITH I.T.)

Course Description

This program combines actuarial science with information technology (IT), equipping students with skills in risk assessment, financial modeling, data analysis, and computational tools. Students learn to apply statistical and mathematical techniques to solve business problems, supported by IT for data processing and predictive analytics.

Expectations

Students will develop a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and programming, with the ability to analyze large datasets and model financial risks. The program emphasizes proficiency in actuarial software (such as R, Python, and SQL) and prepares students for professional actuarial exams (e.g., SOA, CAS). Graduates are in high demand across insurance, finance, and tech-driven industries due to their combined expertise in actuarial science and IT. Duration: 4 YEARS, FULL-TIME ONLY

Market Areas

Graduates can pursue careers in insurance and risk management, pension and retirement planning, banking and financial services, data science and analytics, investment and wealth management, as well as government and regulatory agencies.

Minimum Requirements

HOLDER OF KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (KCSE) WITH A MINIMUM MEAN GRADE OF B. APPLICANT MUST HAVE OBTAINED A MINIMUM GRADE OF B+ IN MATHEMATICS. OR A HOLDER OF KENYA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (KACE) WITH 2 PRINCIPAL PASSES IN MATHEMATICS/PHYSICS, MATHEMATICS/CHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS/GEOGRAPHY, OR MATHEMATICS/ECONOMICS. OR A HOLDER OF AN ORDINARY DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER STUDIES, STATISTICS, OR EDUCATION WITH MATHEMATICS AS A MAJOR SUBJECT, OR EQUIVALENT WITH, A MINIMUM PASS AT CREDIT LEVEL, FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION AND HAD OBTAINED A MEAN GRADE C AT KCSE. OR A HOLDER OF A BACHELOR’S DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION, PREFERABLY WITH A GOOD MATHEMATICS BACKGROUND.

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