Academic Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Statistics is a rigorous program
that combines mathematics, statistics, finance, and economics to prepare
students for careers in risk assessment and financial forecasting. Graduates
gain expertise in analyzing data to evaluate the probability of events and
design strategies to minimize financial risks in industries such as insurance,
banking, and investment.
Admission & Eligibility Requirements
HOLDERS OF FORM 6 (ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION) AND OFP PROGRAMME.
Two principal passes, in Advanced Mathematics and one of the following
subjects; Economics, Geography, Commerce, Accountancy, Business Studies,
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Education or Computer Science or Foundation Programme
of the OUT with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
HOLDERS OF ORDINARY DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Statistics, Mathematics,
Data Science, Computer engineering, Computer Science, Computing Information
Technology, Information Communication Technology, Business Administration,
Business Information Technology, Economics and Finance, Banking and Finance,
Taxation, Insurance and Risk Management, Education (Mathematics, Biology,
Physics, Chemistry, ICT, Geography, Economics, Commerce, Accounts), Electrical
and Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Engineering
Sciences, Agriculture, Science and Technology, Health and allied sciences
with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0
Research Centre
Career Scope
Graduates of this program can pursue careers including:
- Actuary
- Risk Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Insurance Underwriter
- Pension Consultant
- Investment Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
These roles are available in insurance companies, banks, consulting
firms, government agencies, and multinational corporations across Tanzania and
internationally.