Online Courses Handbook 2003

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

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/Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science). Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs and Regulations for Honours Degrees (General Information section).

Duration and Availability
This course is one year full-time study.

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

302403 v.2 Actuarial Science Honours Dissertation 401 6.0 50.0

302405 v.2 Risk Theory 401 3.0 25.0

302406 v.2 Actuarial Control Cycle 401 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

302374 v.2 Stochastic Financial Modelling 403 3.0 25.0

302404 v.2 Actuarial Science Honours Dissertation 402 6.0 50.0

302407 v.2 Actuarial Control Cycle 402 3.0 25.0

100.0