Courses Handbook 2008 - [ Archived ]

302452 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science) (Honours)

BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas


Introduction

This course enables the students to enhance their skills in advanced actuarial mathematics through studying units in Risk Theory and Stochastic Modelling.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisitess

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science). Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs (General Information section).

Duration and Availability

This course is one year full-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
302403 v.3   Actuarial Science Honours Dissertation 401 6.0 50.0
302405 v.3   Risk Theory 401 3.0 25.0
302406 v.3   Actuarial Control Cycle 401 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
302374 v.3   Stochastic Financial Modelling 403 3.0 25.0
302404 v.3   Actuarial Science Honours Dissertation 402 6.0 50.0
302407 v.3   Actuarial Control Cycle 402 3.0 25.0
  100.0
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