Bachelors in Actuarial Science and Quantitative Finance

Bachelors in Actuarial Science and Quantitative Finance is an interdisciplinary under-graduate program launched by Jai Hind College Empowered Autonomous under the Choice Based Credit System of NEP-2020. This cutting-edge program is curated to shape future pro-active leaders in the fields of actuarial science, financial analysis and risk management. With a globally aligned curriculum, it provides the necessary academic concepts for acquiring professional certifications in financial and insurance sectors.


The first two foundational years focusses in building a core foundation in mathematics, statistics, financial analysis, economics, and data analytics, enabling an informed choice in the third year in either of the two specializations—Actuarial Science or Quantitative Finance. Through practical exposure, on-job trainings, internships and interactive hands-on sessions on industry-relevant tools, the program is primarily designed to cultivate ethical decision-making amongst future-ready data-driven professionals ready to tackle the complexities of an ever-changing dynamic financial landscape.

Key Features

60 seat capacity
Globally – aligned curriculum
100% aligned with 7 core papers of Actuarial Science; 50% with another three
98% aligned with CFA syllabus
99% aligned with FRM syllabus
Training in Professional Certifications
Internships
Qualified Actuaries as mentors
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Pedagogy

Judicious integration of interactive lecture sessions by expert faculty and industry professionals with hands-on training through simulations, case studies, and real-world projects. Use of flipped classroom model maximizes engagement with foundational content online, reserving in-person sessions for discussions, problem-solving, and collaborative teamwork. Field visits, mentorship programs, and tools like R, Python, and Excel VBA ensure practical mastery, while continuous feedback and research-driven capstone projects cultivate critical thinking and innovative ideas essentials for mastery in actuarial science and quant analysis.

Curriculum

Semester I Semester II
Course Title Course Type Course Title Course Type
Fundamentals of Finance Major Essentials of Quantitative Finance Major
Economic Principles and Market Dynamics Minor Inference and Credibility Analysis Major
Principles of Corporate Finance and Governance Minor Macroeconomic Analysis Minor
Fundamentals of Statistics and Probability OE Corporate Financial Insight Minor
Mathematical Foundations for Quantitative Analysis OE Business Management OE
Introduction to Basic Excel VSC Advanced Excel with VBA VSC
Introduction to R Programming and Python SEC Statistical Computing with R SEC
Digital Literacy VEC Business Communication AEC
General Communication AEC Ethics & Professionalism VEC
Indian Knowledge System IKS Co-Curricular Course CC
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Semester III Semester IV
Course Title Course Type Course Title Course Type
Asset-Liability Management and Valuation Major Derivatives and Financial Instruments Major
Introduction to Risk Management and Uncertainty Major Advanced Risk Management Techniques Major
Behavioral Finance and Investment Decision-Making Minor Investment Banking and Capital Markets Minor
Portfolio Management and Wealth Optimization Minor Strategic Portfolio Management Minor
Financial Regulation and Compliance OE Financial Engineering in Excel SEC
Financial Modeling with Excel VSC Model Documentation and Reporting Standards OE
Communication Skills - I MIL Machine Learning for Financial Applications RP
Co-Curricular Course CC Communication Skills - II MIL
Project Work OJT/FP/Internship Community Engagement CEP

Specialisation in Actuarial Science

Semester V Semester VI
Course Title Course Type Course Title Course Type
Life Contingencies and Actuarial Mathematics Major Advanced Life Contingencies Major
Advanced Statistical Modeling for Insurance Major Stochastic Processes in Actuarial Science Major
Statistical Methods for Actuarial Science Major Survival Analysis and Mortality Modeling Major
Actuarial Risk Management and Solvency Elective Financial Analysis for Actuarial Practice Elective
Advanced Ethics and Governance in Finance and Insurance Minor Excel Applications in Actuarial Science Minor
Excel Applications in Actuarial Science VSC R Programming for Actuarial Data Analysis VSC
Internship OJT/Internship Project Work Internship

Specialisation in Quantitative Finance

Semester V Semester VI
Course Title Course Type Course Title Course Type
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructuring Major Financial Engineering and Derivatives Strategies Major
Portfolio Optimization and Risk Management Major Global Financial Markets and Currency Risk Major
Time Series Analysis for Financial Markets Major Behavioral Finance and Wealth Management Major
Quantitative Risk Management for Finance Elective Financial Statement Analysis for Investment Elective
Advanced Ethics and Governance in Finance and Insurance Minor Advanced Programming for Financial Data Analysis Minor
Alternative Investments and Hedge Fund Strategies VSC Python & SQL VSC
Internship OJT/Internship Project Work Internship

Programme Objectives

To develop an expertise in actuarial science and quantitative finance for resolving complex financial and risk management challenges
To foster adaptability with emerging technologies like data science, AI, and fintech in financial contexts
To enhance analytical and problem-solving skills using advanced mathematical, statistical, and computational methods
To promote data-driven decision-making and proactive risk assessment in financial and insurance sectors
To enable practical application of theoretical insights in real-world situations involving finance, insurance, and investment scenarios.
To instill professionalism and ethical responsibility in managing financial data and client trust
To develop strategic and leadership potential through experiential learning
To master business writing and professional communication for documentation and stakeholder engagement

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Graduate Attributes

Disciplinary knowledge
Analytical reasoning
Digital literacy
Ethical awareness
Research orientation
Communication Skills
Professional skills
Life-long learning
Leadership & Team-spirit

Contact Us

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