As what I know, some of my friends who were studying in Actuarial Science, now work as IT programmers. They said, to become qualified, one must sit in many exam papers and the fee is something around RM ... 5 digits

Just my opinion, I think this kind of job opportunity in Malaysia is still very limited ... I remembered (if not mistaken ) ... share companies ( saham )

Ya. think first. If you have background like relatives, parents, family members who are involving in this field or you are very talented in Maths and hardworking, you may give it a try.

Be ready with RM10k for all papers... must pass every paper.

I think .. hard or not hard ... it's definitely depending on oneself. But, you must be very/ extraordinarily good in Maths.

for all papers cost > RM10k...

the first paper will start with something around RM2k and get more expensive. Together about 9 paper ( not sure ... ). Imagine, 1 year for 1 paper ... you have to study> 9 years to become professional. Many students can pass the first 3 papers. But, you must complete all papers to be recognized as professional.

But, of coarse smart/ clever one can finish it by half time period ...

This post has been edited by work_tgr: May 19 2008, 08:47 AM

ya ... if can not do well in Maths calculations, better stop think about it.

Oppss... actually, I'm not that sure about the fee. But, I heard it from friend is something like that lah. mayb I am wrong.

Btw, which paper are you now ?

Awesome.. you are really dare to take the challenge. Good luck.
But, I think you better consider it now. Next time, you are going to join in this field (not your parent), you already have a proper planning ? May b if your parents had set up the plan for you, that's different story.