Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

302408 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science)


BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 038785D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

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

TEE 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. 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.

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 essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
10987 v.5   Accounting 100 3.0 25.0
1234 v.4   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
7062 v.6   Mathematics 101 5.0 25.0
  OR  
10926 v.5   Mathematics 103 5.0 25.0
7149 v.7   Principles of Statistics 101 6.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
11001 v.3   Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0
306542 v.2   Principles of Actuarial Science 101 5.0 25.0
307554 v.1   Science Communications 101 2.0 12.5
307591 v.1   Data Evaluation and Experimental Design 103 3.0 12.5
7063 v.6   Mathematics 102 5.0 25.0
  OR  
7492 v.5   Mathematics 104 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
12607 v.3   Finance (Principles) 215 3.0 25.0
302315 v.2   Mathematical Statistics 202 4.0 25.0
309010 v.1   Principles of Insurance and Superannuation 201 4.0 25.0
8127 v.6   Advanced Calculus 201 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
302397 v.3   Actuarial Mathematics 202 4.0 25.0
309009 v.1   Practical Financial Modelling 202 3.0 25.0
8128 v.6   Linear Algebra 202 4.0 25.0
8393 v.8   Statistical Methods 201 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1
11038 v.4   Finance (Corporate) 307 3.0 25.0
302399 v.3   Actuarial Statistics 301 4.0 25.0
302401 v.3   Survival Analysis 301 5.0 25.0
9753 v.6   Finance (Portfolio Management) 301 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2
10820 v.3   Finance (Derivative Securities) 312 3.0 25.0
302400 v.3   Actuarial Mathematics 302 5.0 25.0
306543 v.2   Risk Theory 302 5.0 25.0
3975 v.5   Applied Statistics 302 4.0 25.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

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.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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