Online Courses Handbook 2003

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.2 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

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