I’m currently in my final year of an actuarial science degree and would like to do a masters next year. However I am unsure of what course would be most beneficial in getting a job as a trainee actuary. I would most like to study either economics or maths/ statistics but thought it may be better to study applied actuarial science/ actuarial management as there is the chance to get exemption in some CA/ST exams. I would really appreciate any advice on what employees would likely prefer. Thanks in advance.
Probably makes no difference. And there's a definite split in the camp on whether employers like people without practical experience but loads of exemptions because there's an imbalance of business acumen versus theory. And you refer to ca/st. You have to bear in mind changes in 2019 and what impact this might have on exemptions.
