Information and compuational science

Situated in Hangzhou, a city known as “The Paradise on Earth”, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology (ZUST) also benefit a lot from the locating in the one of the most prosperous province in China with strong economic growth, vitality and potential. The available English-taught courses are International Marketing, Civil Engineering, International Economics and Trade and Computer Science and Technology. Up to now, ZUST has successfully established formal cooperation with more than 30 universities in Germany, USA, Italy, UK, Australia, France, Japan, Korea, Holland, Belgium, Romania, etc. Grab your luggage to ZUST feel the prosperity of China.

I. Training Objectives

Actuarial Science is a discipline that uses mathematical and statistical models to solve problems in insurance and finance. Students will take courses in mathematics, statistics, economics, and finance as part of the degree program. This program will provide students the opportunity to acquire the quantitative and business skills with a solid knowledge of Chinese Culture.

The student of this program should obtain the following knowledge and techniques:

1. Mastering the fundamental knowledge, theories and techniques of statistics and financial actuarial science; 2. Having the capabilities of analysis and problem solving skills; 3. Knowing the development and trend in the statistics and actuarial science discipline; 4. Having the ability in document searching, data querying and thesis writing; 5. Having a good command of application English and professional English; 6. Attaining in humanities & art, cooperative and organizational skills.

Duration：4 years.

Degree Conferred： Bachelor of Science.

IV. Major Disciplines Statistics and Financial Actuaries V. Main Courses Calculus, Linear Algebra, Probability Theory, Stochastic Process, Statistics, Principles of Western Economics, Multivariate Analysis, Time Series Analysis, Econometrics, Financial Mathematics, Insurance Law, Options,futures and derivative security, The Theory of Interest, Actuarial Science, Principles of Insurance, Risk Management, Application of Statistical Software.

VI. Main Practice

Cognition Practice, Social Investigation, Integrated Course Design (Statistical Practice, Actuarial Practice), Corporation Internship, Business Practice, Graduate Project (Thesis).

Minimum Credits Requirement for Graduation: 151.

Zhejiang University of Science and Technology (ZUST) is a multi-disciplinary university with emphasis on engineering, incorporating disciplines in science, arts, economics, management, and education. Combining the technical know-how of German Applied Science Universities with its own experience, ZUST explores ways of cultivating international specialists with applied skills.

Single Room: RMB 1200 /month (1-student shared), including water bill and internet bill. Electricity bills should be paid by the student themselves.
Double Room: RMB 600 /month/person (2-student shared), including water bill and internet bill. Electricity bills should be paid by students themselves.
Room Deposit: RMB 1000. It will be returned if all equipment is in good condition when students check out.

Room Contents:

Each room contains a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, bookshelf, TV, refrigerator, air conditioner, heater, and shower. A public washing machine room and public kitchen is available for student use in the dormitory.

Beddings

RMB 300~400 /person

Meals

Approximately RMB 500 Y/month or students can opt to cook by themselves in the public kitchen.

How easy to get?

• The accommodation on campus is not guaranteed and on a first come first service. We advise you to choose accommodation off campus, or to choose another university with accommodation.

How to book on campus accommodation:

• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

Living Off Campus:

• A large number of students in China will choose to stay in private accommodation off campus.

If accommodation on campus is important to you we advise you to arrive a few days before so you can try to register. You can also to choose accommodation off campus, we have an article about that

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Age: 18 to 25

With an educational background equal to high school graduation.