Study Insurance Degree at the Award-Winning Asia Pacific University (APU)
When considering a career in the insurance industry, many students would think of studying actuarial science. Not many
- Asia Pacific University (APU) achieves excellence in the SETARA 2011 & 2013 Ratings with a Tier 5 ranking
students know that they can actually get a degree in insurance in Malaysia. Insurance is also closely related to Risk Management which is also offered as a specialism at Asia Pacific University.
In both law and economics, insurance is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent, uncertain loss. Insurance is the equitable transfer of the risk of a loss from one entity to another in exchange for payment and was practised by Chinese and Babylonian traders as long ago as the third millennia BC.
Insurance can have significant effects on society through the way it changes who bears the cost of losses and damages. Insurance companies world-wide are often under media scrutiny for the manner in which they handle claims, particularly those associated with major natural disasters.
The short-term insurance, life insurance, medical insurance, and retirement funding markets collect substantial sums of money to fund risk. These funds contribute to the economy and are managed through the separate discipline of business finance.
BSc. (Hons) Insurance programme at Asia Pacific University
- APU's new ultra-modern University Campus located within Technology Park Malaysia (TPM) set to be ready in early 2015.
The BSc. (Hons) Insurance programme at Asia Pacific University is specifically designed to provide:
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant theories and techniques to the analysis and solution of problems in insurance and risk-aversion services.
- Knowledge and skills to solve problems in insurance and risk management from the broader perspective of a general education, and apply skills acquired from their professional studies to other fields of social endeavor.
- Abilities to identify with and operate within the assumptions, standards and social values of the insurance & risk aversion services industry.
The BSc. (Hons) Insurance degree programme is unique in that no other private university in Malaysia offers this course currently. With so many students taking business and finance courses, it is important to choose the right specialisation in order to gain the edge in the competitive working world. With more than 20 years of experience and having been rated Excellent by MQA in the SETARA 2011 ranking, Asia Pacific University is one of the best universities in Malaysia to study the degree in Insurance.
What you will study in the degree in Insurance at Asia Pacific University
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LEVEL 1
The first year programme will comprise modules from the areas of finance, economics, marketing and mathematics. The objective of the first year will be to equip students with the basic tools of mathematical, marketing, accounting and economic analysis which will be required for the modules to follow at Level 2.
Investigation in Statistics forms the basis for later statistics options. Linear Algebra, Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Probability Models and Statistical Inference are introductory level courses designed to prepare you for using mathematics & Statistics in other context.
Economics will give you a better understanding of the Business Environment.
Financial Accounting skills and the core principles underlying financial theory will be introduced in this level which will be enhanced in the higher level.
Business & Communication Skills will further equip you with the communication skills required to cope with academic demands of degree level study in all disciplines.
Modules
- Statistical Investigation
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- Linear Algebra
- Business and Communication Skills
- Calculus
- Probability Models
- Business Economics
- Financial Accounting
- Statistical Inference
- Marketing
- Introduction to Visual Programming
LEVEL 2
The second year will focus on major insurance modules focusing on Life assurance, Health and medical insurance, risk and insurance, legal aspect of insurance and the principles of insurance. Both the conventional and Islamic aspects will be discussed.
Modules such as Financial Planning & Control, Financial Analysis and Financial management will allow you to explore finance in greater depths, both at the planning and management aspect.
Students are also introduced to Business Research Method module which exposes students on how to conduct research and write research proposal.
Economics for Business module will enhance you with an understanding of the economic and business environment and its application to insurance business.
You will also use your co curricular activities (social, sport, cultural etc.) as evidence of the development of your personal skills, which are highly regarded by employers. You will collect this information in a portfolio and submit together with an essay showing how these experiences have helped to develop your employability skills such as social, interpersonal, planning, communications and many others.
After the completion of Level 2 you will undertake a short Internship. This will enable you to experience the culture and ethos of a working environment and formal employment. You will benefit from seeing how the skills and knowledge you have acquired are applied in a practical setting and enhance your employment prospects upon graduation.
Modules
- Management Science
- Students from the Asia Pacific University (APU) ranked Tier 5 or Excellent by SETARA 2011 and graduates will receive a dual degree, one from APU and the other from Staffordshire University, UK
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Economics For Business
- Risk and Insurance
- Management Information System
- Principles of Insurance & Takaful
- Legal Aspects of Insurance
- Health and Medical Insurance
- Business Research Methods
- Life Insurance
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning and Control
LEVEL 3
In the final year, students will concentrate more on the management and administration aspects of insurance. Modules like Management people & Performance, Building Customers Relations, Insurance Administration, Employee Benefits and Insurance Markets and Marketing.
Students will also carry out an individually researched project and thei own investigations into areas related to risk management or insurance (both Conventional & Takaful).
Modules
- Building Customers Relations
- Computer lab at Asia Pacific University (APU)
- Investigation in Insurance
- Property Insurance
- Liability Insurance
- Insurance Markets and Marketing
- Managing People and Performance
- Insurance Administration
- Reinsurance/Retakaful
- Employee Benefits
- Ethics in Insurance
- Project in Insurance
Careers in Insurance in Malaysia
Insurance is a stable yet dynamic industry that provides a wealth of advancement and career opportunities. Careers ranging from administrative support to management programs, from sales to information technology, from accounting to customer. Graduates could work in a variety of areas in insurance including as an underwriter, a sales representative, an asset manager, a customer service representative.
About Asia Pacific University
The Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (A.P.U) is amongst Malaysia’s Top Private Universities, and is where a unique fusion of technology, innovation and creativity works effectively towards preparing graduates for significant roles in business and society globally. A.P.U has earned an enviable reputation as an award-winning University through its achievements in winning a host of prestigious awards at national and international levels.
- Inside the spacious and well planned campus of Asia Pacific University
Originally established as the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) in 1993 and Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI) in 2004, A.P.U’s sound approach to nurturing school leavers into qualified professionals has resulted in their graduates being highly sought after by employers where 95% of APU graduates are employed before graduation.
With an international student community from more than 90 countries studying in its Malaysian campus, A.P.U offers a truly cosmopolitan learning environment which prepares students well for the global challenges which lie ahead. A.P.U offers a wide range of degrees with Technology as a common core.
In addition, A.P.U’s academic programmes are all approved by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia and the qualifications are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
A.P.U’s achievements bear testimony to their commitment to excellence in higher education and training, as well as innovative research and development and commercialization. A.P.U (via APIIT) is Malaysia’s first Institution to achieve Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Company Status.
Asia Pacific University's current campus is strategically located near the Bukit Jalil LRT. The new ultra modern campus set to be completed in 2015 is also located inside the safe Technology Park Malaysia at Bukit Jalil. Deserving students after SPM, STPM, UEC or A-Levels can apply for the scholarships available at Asia Pacific University. Hostel accommodation is provided off-campus with a free bus shuttle to and from the campus as well as the Bukit Jalil LRT station.
Award-winning University - Asia Pacific University
As a testimony of that APU is the top university in Malaysia, they and their students have won the following awards:
- 1st Runner Up in the 2014 Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA) GLOBAL Business Challenge Malaysia - Ali Atiq, Nikita Arabel Pironti, Kasimova Shafia and Veeresh Roy Joggesser, who are all third year BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance students from APU
1. Tier 5 ranking or Excellent in the SETARA 2011 which is Malaysia's ranking system for universities
2. Their students have won the Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia) for 2010, 2011 & 2012 and have represented Malaysia in the Microsoft Imagine Cup (World) competition. For 2011, they won all the top 3 awards.
3. Prime Minister Industry Excellence Award 2010
5. DEBATE COMPETITION 2011 (Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia) - Champion of IPTS Debate Competition 2011
7. World University Debates Championship 2010 - Runner-up in the Grand Final
8. MSC-IHL Business Plan Competition (Institutions of Higher Learning Business Plan Competition by Multimedia Development Corporation)
2012 – Merit prize for Business Idea Category
2005 – Grand prize for Business Idea Category
2005 – Merit prize for Business Plan Category
Asia Pacific University UK Dual Degree Programme with Staffordshire University
- Dr. Parmjit Singh, CEO of APU, as the Pro-Chancellor of Staffordshire University and Executive Director of Asia Pacific University (APU) & APIIT Welcoming Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh to Staffordshire University, UK
On completion of the programme, students will be awarded two undergraduate degree Certificates and Transcripts: one from APU and one from Staffordshire.
The APU-Staffordshire Dual Degree Programmes are offered under an approved collaboration in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Assurance of Academic Quality and Standards in Higher Education as published by the United Kingdom Quality Assurance Agency’s (QAA).
APU’s academic programmes are all approved by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia and the qualifications are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
About Staffordshire University
Staffordshire University is truly committed to building a worldwide dynamic learning community. The University's learning community is global and students represent over 75 nations worldwide. As well as being involved in many international collaborative research projects, Staffordshire University is committed to delivering high quality education through its many international partnerships.
Staffordshire University has over 17,000 students that make up a dynamic and vibrant community at their campuses in the
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United Kingdom. Staffordshire University has a long and proud history of providing high quality, progressive and inclusive higher education for people from across Staffordshire, the region, the UK and the rest of the world. Staffordshire University has a reputation for producing graduates with the knowledge, skills and ability to make their mark in the world.
Some facts about Staffordshire University are:
- Staffordshire University’s strong focus on employability was underlined in the UK Sunday Times newspaper’s 2010 University League Tables, in which it was recognized as a leading UK university for achieving graduate employment.
- One of the first universities in the world to offer computing degrees back in the 1960s, Staffordshire maintains a strong reputation for excellence and innovation in teaching technology based subjects.
- The University’s Computing, Computer Games Design, Network Security, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and Automotive Engineering awards are all highly respected by employers globally.
- Staffordshire’s Accounting and Finance, Business Studies, Economics, Management and Marketing degrees have all been designed to provide a truly international perspective. This is a real benefit for students wishing to pursue a career in Business or Commerce.
- The University’s learning community is truly global. At any one time, in excess of 17,000 students from over 75 countries are studying in Great Britain, by distance learning, or on Staffordshire University quality-accredited courses internationally.
APU Programmes are subjected to extensively External Quality Assurance processes by Staffordshire University, who also award the Undergraduate Degrees. This ensures that APU's programmes are benchmarked against international standards.
In addition, APU's solid relationship with Staffordshire University is among the strongest and most successful foreign collaborations in Malaysia, and is particularly notable in their strong shared mission of producing highly employable graduates where 95% obtain jobs before graduation
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