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Hi, The job of an actuary involves formulating policies and calculating the premium to be charged. For this they assemble and analyse data to estimate the probability of such eventualities as death, sickness, injury, disability and property loss and formulate a sum which is advantageous to the customer as well as the company. In areas where employee benefits and retirement/ pension schemes are dealt, the actuaries have to calculate the amount of money to be paid as contribution to pension fund in order to generate a certain income level post-retirement. Actuaries in administrative positions have to explain technical matters to executives, government officials, shareholders, policyholders. Actuaries working in tandem with government/ government agencies are responsible for designing social security and Medicare plans. Many of these professionals work as independent consultants providing actuarial advice to clients for a fee. Some also provide investment advice. Actuaries may also work for consultation firms, government departments, corporations, hospitals, banks and investment firms. The Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) formally known as (ASI) is the sole professional body of Actuaries in India. The study route is that you need to clear 15 examinations, which are grouped in CT series, CA series, ST series and SA series. Further details of all this can be found on www.actuariesindia.com. If you are looking to qualify and work as an actuary, you need to take membership of the Institute of Actuaries of India, www.actuariesindia.org, and pass a qualifying exam. You may or may not take up a PG in Actuarial science – this is not a requirement to qualify as an Actuary. You can take the exam if you have passed Maths or Stats in Class with 85% or if you have graduated in Maths or a related subject or if you have any professional qualifications like MBA, ICWA, CA etc. The complete eligibility criteria can be found at http://www.actuariesindia.org/. All the Best!

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After B.Sc Biotechnology, you may opt for courses such as :
-M.Sc in Biotechnology ( if you wish to pursue the research field )
-MBA ( if you wish to move your career towards management line )
-PGD in Biotechnology
-PGD in Clinical Research
You may even opt for short-term courses :
-Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology
-Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research & Regulatory Affairs, Biotechnology Training
-Certificate Program in Clinical Research and Diploma in Biotechnology
Choose a course which matches your interest and skills as it will help you to achieve your long term career goal.
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You have another option with you, i.e., you may work for a year or two and gain a valuable work experience and get a clear picture about your interest area.
So, in a nutshell, it's your decision to choose the course. Think and decide wisely where do you wish to see yourself in future.
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Hi,
As per your query, you may consider pursuing:
1. MBA Shipping and port management.
2. MBA in logistics and supply chain management.
3. MBA in international business.
MBA in shipping and port management is a good course to pursue and it offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities.
After completing this course you may find suitable employment opportunities in government departments like:
- Railways.
- Defence.
PSUs like Shipping Corporation and other agencies in the field of logistics and shipping are favoured place for shipping managers.
The other option is working with private logistics and shipping companies These professional also can work with private packer and movers and transporters.
Heavy industries dealing with high volume of inflow and outflow of goods and commodities also require logistics managers to ensure smooth and in-time supply.
Besides, opportunities are also available with organizations specializing in cargo handling.
Indian Maritime University- Chennai offers MBA in Port and Shipping, please browse through the link mentioned below to get detailed information regarding course curriculum, eligibility criteria and admission process in this university.
Link: http://imu.edu.in/index.php?prod_id=174
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Hi, The job of an actuary involves formulating policies and calculating the premium to be charged. For this they assemble and analyse data to estimate the probability of such eventualities as death, sickness, injury, disability and property loss and formulate a sum which is advantageous to the customer as well as the company. In areas where employee benefits and retirement/ pension schemes are dealt, the actuaries have to calculate the amount of money to be paid as contribution to pension fund in order to generate a certain income level post-retirement. Actuaries in administrative positions have to explain technical matters to executives, government officials, shareholders, policyholders. Actuaries working in tandem with government/ government agencies are responsible for designing social security and Medicare plans. Many of these professionals work as independent consultants providing actuarial advice to clients for a fee. Some also provide investment advice. Actuaries may also work for consultation firms, government departments, corporations, hospitals, banks and investment firms. The Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) formally known as (ASI) is the sole professional body of Actuaries in India. The study route is that you need to clear 15 examinations, which are grouped in CT series, CA series, ST series and SA series. Further details of all this can be found on www.actuariesindia.com. If you are looking to qualify and work as an actuary, you need to take membership of the Institute of Actuaries of India, www.actuariesindia.org, and pass a qualifying exam. You may or may not take up a PG in Actuarial science – this is not a requirement to qualify as an Actuary. You can take the exam if you have passed Maths or Stats in Class with 85% or if you have graduated in Maths or a related subject or if you have any professional qualifications like MBA, ICWA, CA etc. The complete eligibility criteria can be found at http://www.actuariesindia.org/. All the Best!