Course name

Mathematics Beginner Course

About the Instructor

Toru Soeda

Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Japan
Member of the Securities Analysts Association of Japan

Graduated from Sopia University, Department of Science and Engineering – Mathematics
Master of Science in Mathematics from Sophia University’s Graduate School of Science and Technology

Toyo Trust Bank, Ltd. Pension Trust Department
Nikko Research Center Co., Ltd. Pension Research Institute
Nomura Pension Support & Service Pension Research Institute
Engaged in business consulting for corporate pension settlements, retirement benefit obligations, and retirement benefit systems.
Also,
Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Product Development Department
AIG Fuji Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Product Development Department
Engaged in the development of temporary payment products for bank sales products, products for corporations, medical insurance for individuals, etc.

Yuya Takasu

Associate of the Institute of Actuaries of Japan

Institute of Actuaries of Japan Qualification Examination Excellence Award (Mathematics)

March 2016 Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Department of Mathematical Engineering and Information Physics

Currently enrolled at The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Information Science and Technology

Lecture schedule

【Lecture Schedule】
The schedule is as follows:
May 21th (Sun)   9:30~11:30
May 28th (Sun)   9:30~11:30
June   4th (Sun) 14:40~16:40,16:50~18:50(※)
June 11th (Sun) 14:40~16:40,16:50~18:50(※)
June 18th (Sun)   9:30~11:30
June 25th (Sun)   9:30~11:30

※Please note that the June 4th and 11th dates follow a different schedule.There will be two units on these days.

【Lecture Content】

 The lecture schedule below may be subject to change.

Day 1: Lecture sequence, combinations, probability, expansions, binomial theorem
Day 2: Sequences, sum of sequences, mathematical induction, recursive formula (including stochastics)
Day 3: Exponentials, logarithms, natural logs, limits
Day 4: Differential calculus (product, quotient, derivative of synthetic function, etc.)
Day 5: Integral calculus (partial integrals etc.)
Day 6: Matrix operations, inverse matrices
Day 7: Calculation of eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and matrices to the nth power of a matrix
Day 8: General review/practice

Lectures will proceed with approximately 50% lecture and 50% exercises.

In the Mathematics beginner course, lectures will advance the basic knowledge of high school and early university mathematics necessary for learning the math of the primary level actuary mathematics exam (probability, statistics, and modeling).  Even those studying humanities, or those who have not seen mathematics for a while, should rest at ease knowing that our course will allow students to learn and review the basic knowledge required for passing mathematics subjects in a short period of time.

 

Questions・Inquiries

Please feel free to contact us by email or phone.
Email:  secretary@yoshidaand.co.jp
Phone:  080-4339-4650