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302408 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science)


BSc(Curtin)

Introduction

This course is designed to provide graduates with the necessary skills in mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, accounting, law, computing and demographics to prepare them for employment as financial advisors in commerical organisations involving insurance companies, superannuation funds, banks, other financial institutions and governments.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Applicable Mathematics. Calculus is desirable. If Calculus is not studied, then a bridging unit may be required.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Note

In certain cases, the need to complete special units may result in an extension of studies beyond the normal length of the course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is three years full-time study.

Professional Recognition

Accreditation is being sought from the Institute of Actuaries of Australia.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

   
1234 v.3   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
306542 v.1   Principles of Actuarial Science 101 5.0 25.0
7062 v.5   Mathematics 101 4.0 25.0
7149 v.6   Principles of Statistics 101 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

   
10987 v.4   Accounting 100 3.0 25.0
11001 v.2   Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0
7063 v.5   Mathematics 102 4.0 25.0
7150 v.7   Statistical Methods 102 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

   
2806 v.4   Finance (Introductory) 201 3.0 25.0
8127 v.5   Mathematics 201 4.0 25.0
8393 v.8   Statistical Methods 201 4.0 25.0
8931 v.4   Economics (Markets) 203 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

   
2807 v.4   Finance (Managerial) 212 3.0 25.0
302315 v.2   Mathematical Statistics 202 4.0 25.0
302397 v.2   Actuarial Mathematics 202 5.0 25.0
8128 v.6   Linear Algebra 202 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

   
11038 v.3   Finance (Corporate) 307 3.0 25.0
302399 v.2   Actuarial Statistics 301 4.0 25.0
302401 v.2   Survival Analysis 301 5.0 25.0
9753 v.5   Finance (Portfolio Management) 301 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

   
10820 v.2   Finance (Derivative Securities) 312 3.0 25.0
302400 v.2   Actuarial Mathematics 302 5.0 25.0
306543 v.1   Risk Theory 302 5.0 25.0
3975 v.4   Applied Statistics 302 4.0 25.0
  100.0
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalExternal
2003Bentley CampusSemester 1Y 

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.



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