School of Insurance and Economics

Curriculum Plan for Statistic and Actuarial Science

1.Training objectives

This major cultivates internationally competitive professionals who are well-rounded in morality, intelligence, physical fitness and aesthetics, adapt to the needs of building a socialist modernization, and have a solid foundation in economics, management, and mathematical theory. Graduates will possess fundamental knowledge of risk management and insurance, be familiar with the latest actuarial and risk management theories and possess high-quality composite skills related to actuarial and risk management work.

2. Requirements of the major

a. Possess a broad knowledge base and have a deep understanding of politics, history, culture, and natural sciences.

b. Have a solid foundation in mathematics and statistics, with necessary computer and network skills as well as comprehensive legal and financial analysis abilities.

c. Proficient in at least one foreign language, achieving advanced levels in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translating.

d. Graduates will have a solid professional foundation, grasp the basic theories of risk management and insurance, as well as practical actuarial skills.

e. Through various means such as attending lectures, classroom discussions, seminars, practical activities, exams, thesis writing, utilizing libraries and modern information communication technologies, develop and cultivate students' analytical, creative, and decision-making abilities.

3. Requirements of the credit

The minimum total number of credits a student should earn to graduate is 173, including course credits and practical teaching credits.

3.1 The credits from courses are 145.

3.2 Summer International School Programs

No less than 2 summer international school courses are required.

3.3 Laboratory courses

3.4 The credit of practical teaching is 28 credits.

a. Students must complete the practical teaching requirements of the school and obtain the corresponding credits.

b. The calculation rules for practical teaching credits are: 50 hours of social practice is equivalent to 1 credit; 30 hours of professional internship is equivalent to 1 credit; 20 hours of graduation thesis is equivalent to 1 credit.

c. Under the guidance of teachers, students are required to complete their graduation thesis and pass the thesis defense. The school encourages students to engage in business-related graduation designs, cultivate innovation and entrepreneurship awareness among university students, and improve their entrepreneurial and practical skills.

4. Elective Requirements for General Education and Common Basic Courses (Introductory Courses for the Major)

Students majoring in this field must take the following courses in general education and common core curriculum：

5.Major courses[1]

6. Confer a Bachelor's Degree in Science

7. Assessment

Student performance assessment strictly follows the relevant provisions of the Regulations on Credit System Management for Undergraduates at the University of International Business and Economics, the Regulations on Enrollment Management for Undergraduates at the University of International Business and Economics, and the Regulations on Performance Management for Undergraduates at the University of International Business and Economics.

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