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About SMU Actuarial Science Double Major
The ACS curriculum in SMU fulfils all the objectives listed under the Society of Actuaries’ (SOA) & the Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) guidelines. The curriculum also provides actuarial training and prepares students to pursue a career in actuarial science through programs like the work-study elective.
Meet the ASC Profs
Professor KWONG Koon Shing
Professor Kwong is the Director of the ACS programme. He has published many articles in top-ranked statistics journals. His recent research is in retirement financing. He has more than twenty years of experience in teaching actuarial science and has earned several teaching excellence awards in his career. He obtained his professional qualifications CERA and FSA in 2011 and 2013, respectively.
Assistant Professor GOH Jing Rong
Asst. Professor Goh is a committee member of the ACS programme. He has experience in teaching both life and non-life actuarial science topics, and he also received the SMU Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award in 2020. He has prior industry experience working in the fields of financial risk, catastrophe risk, cyber risk, climate risk and enterprise risk. He cofounded an insurtech firm which was acquired by an insurance broker in Singapore. He is a board member of a risk consultancy firm. He is also an investor and advisor to startups. He volunteers his time at the Singapore Actuarial Society and is a member of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Dr. Goh also obtained the FIA certification in 2023.
Meet our Exco
GLENDA President
I'm Glenda, current Y3 SOE and ASC student - not gonna lie one of the best decisions in my life xD
A fun fact about me is that I have never tried mala with spice and I am glad that I have not (sorry not sorry)
To all those interested in ASC, do not be intimidated by the major as we are a supportive and tight-knit community!
To all the members in ASC, we hope to bring better events and more resources to help yall out so please look forward to that :)
MARK Vice-President
Hullo! I'm Mark, a Y3 SOE student taking the best 2nd major SMU has to offer!
One fun fact about me is that I have two cute cats.
Feel free to reach out to any of us if you have any questions. We look forward to meeting you all in the events to come!
TIMOTHY Honorary General Secretary
Hi everyone! I'm Timothy, a Y3 SOE and ASC student! I have always been more inclined in mathematics and thus actuarial science was something I wanted to explore instinctively. Through the events and cohesions planned, we hoped to create more awareness for actuarial science and create more actuaries in the workforce!
JORDAN Events Director
Hi hi! I'm Jordan, a Y3 SOE student taking the coolest 2nd major SMU offers.
One fun fact about me is that I can barely buy chicken rice with my gpa.
Actuarial science is a small tight knit industry, so hope to see everyone either in school or at work!!
SHAUN Marketing Director
Helloooo!! I'm Shaun, a Y2 SOE with the best 2nd major in SMU I'm the marketing director for the club so do keep a lookout for exciting initiatives coming your way on IG and LinkedIn.
Fun fact: I once won a speed eating competition, eating 3 slices of pizza in 1 min 18 sec.
Feel free to reach out for anything really, be it to ask more about ASC or just anything else under the sun!
Meet the Mentors
Stanley KOR Guanghao
Jaden HENG Hon Lon
Hi, my name is Stanley. I joined actuarial science because I liked how it combines stats, finance and business into one profession. the job security helps too! (aka simple life with decent pay) feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
Hi I am Jaden, I joined actuarial science as it was a dream since I was young, I like the challenge that the major poses as well as the application of statistics that actuarial science uses! Feel free to contact me!