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The main goal of the programme is to provide the students with an sound knowledge of finance and actuarial science. They develop the capabilities to understand current and future problems and solutions in the actuarial and financial context. They will be equipped with fundamental and conceptual knowledge of the mathematical and economic aspects of financial theory and insurance techniques. After graduation, students satisfy the requirements of the Royal Association of Belgian Actuaries.

At the end of the programme students will:
- be equipped with fundamental and conceptual knowledge of the mathematical and economic aspects of financial theory and insurance techniques;
- have advanced insights in the actuarial aspects of life insurance, general insurance, risk theory as well as in the interrelationship and integration of actuarial sciences and financial mathematics;
- have a strong background in quantitative methods and financial models and will be able to select and apply those methods to problems that involve risk or uncertainty;
- dispose of enhanced analytical, critical, conceptual, problem solving and decision making capabilities and skills;
- have the ability to integrate actuarial, statistical and financial modelling techniques in order to arrive at effective solutions to problems occurring in insurance and financial practice;
- be able to conduct research, not only in an academic context, but also in view of a professional career;
- be able to stay up-to-date with the advances in actuarial sciences by following up and familiarizing with new insights, developments, results and methods;
- be able to communicate and report adequately on financial and actuarial topics.