Actuarial Science applies mathematical‚ statistical‚ financial an economic theory to solve real problems arising in applied subjects such as commerce‚ governments‚ insurance and banking‚ typically involving risk‚ uncertainty‚ and the financial impact of certain events. The BSc in Actuarial Science and Mathematics is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. The course gives a firm foundation in Mathematics‚ together with specialist course units in Actuarial Science whilst giving you
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used as the bases for calculating estimated insurance premiums or monthly retirement annuities. When used by expert witnesses‚ actuarial tables are acceptable evidence to show life expectancy. Juries may award damages(money) to plaintiffs (person who is suing the defendant) for compromised life expectancy resulting from the alleged crime of the defendant. An actuarial valuation is a type of appraisal (official valuation) which requires making economic and demographic (structure of population)
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UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN NOVEMBER 2009 EXAMINATIONS INTRODUCTION TO ACTUARIAL SCIENCE (BUS1003H) Time allowed: 2 hours Total marks: 70 INSTRUCTIONS • Answer all questions • You must show your working in full in all questions • Approved calculators may be used‚ but all memories and user-supplied programmes must be cleared before you begin the examination. • Some tables are provided. • For each of the
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history captivating‚ and so‚ I applied to study in the UK. I do not foresee a problem with language as I receive education with the English language as the medium‚ and I have passed the GCE O? level English examination. I choose to study Actuarial Science as I plan and desire to be an actuary. Furthermore‚ I believe that I can excel in this area of studies as well as in this profession. Mathematics has always been one of my strongest and favourite subjects‚ and I have attained consistent good
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE MS in Computer Science Your 1st question would be why would this guy want to do MS in Computer Science? I was first introduced to Computer when my brother brought me a laptop. Like all kids‚ my first application was a game. My 1st question was how did this actually work? I was very fascinated by the graphics and how easily the computer understood my moves. I never knew the man sitting behind the screen is nothing but just a few lines of code. This fascination and curiosity
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Statement of Purpose I grew up in a village which had no electricity‚ no telephone and not even a high school. I should consider myself lucky in a way that I have understood a little about this wonderful world of science and technology and I have been able to use a few of them. My mates back at my village have not even seen computers. I could be proud of my achievements thus far; I could be blown away and sit back. But I know this is not enough in fact this is nothing and I have a lot to gain. As
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE My four years of undergraduate studies in CS at PSG College of Technology‚ Coimbatore and my exposure and penchant for research have made the choice of further study‚ for me‚ an obvious one. My goal is to pursue a career in research‚ either in industry or in academia. Ten years from now‚ I envisage myself as a full-fledged research professional in an organization‚ or a faculty member at one of the leading universities. The first step towards my objective would be to pursue
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Statement of Purpose for Computer Science As it’s a well-known saying that some memories never fade away and the same happened with me.I remember this anecdote when I was in 6th Grade the first time I actually used laptop off course for playing games but apart from just playing games this 15 inch portable machine totally fascinated me. This incident not only instigated my penchant towards computers but also augmented the curiosity inside me as I grew older and untangled the mysterious concepts
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Name : SRINIVASAN VENKATESAN Department: COMPUTER SCIENCE Statement of Purpose ______________________________________________________________________________ My school days opened up few opportunities to expose myself to computers. One such instance was when I used to play computer games during my vacation period. When I had to enroll for my undergraduate course I yearned to choose Computer Science as my majors because I was fascinated by how characters that I saw in my favorite games came to
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My objective for graduate studies in Computer Science is to prepare myself for the long-term goal of pursuing a career of teaching and research. I have nurtured a strong passion to become a scientist and pursue research. In the pursuit of Knowledge‚ I have always adopted a rigorous approach in order to attain an in-depth understanding of the subject at hand. This has amply reflected in my consistently brilliant career‚ always topping the class and having received numerous national level awards. With
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