Master of Science (Actuarial and Financial Science)
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
The course is designed to prepare graduates with a solid foundation of financial mathematics and actuarial science, for employment as financial advisors to a wide range of commercial organisations including insurance companies, investment and superannuation funds, banks and stockbrokers, as well as governments.
Structure
Credit Points: 300
Subjects
- MATH5009 Contingencies 1
- STAT5003 Financial Engineering 1
- MATH5001 Mathematics Masters Project 1
- STAT5000 Risk Analysis
- ENGR5001 STEM Research Methodologies
- MATH5011 Survival Models & Analysis
- MATH5000 Theory of Interest
- INVE5000 Portfolio Management Theory and Applications
- STAT5007 Stochastic Processes
- FNCE5000 Advanced Corporate Finance and Theory
- STAT5004 Financial Engineering 2
- ACCT5013 Intermediate Financial Accounting
- ECOM5001 Econometric Theory and Application
- ECON5000 Actuarial Economics
- FNCE5008 Financial Principles and Analysis
- FNCE5011 Treasury Risk Management
- MATH5010 Contingencies 2
- STAT5002 Statistical Modelling
- STAT5008 Mathematical Statistics
- STAT5009 Decision Methods and Predictive Analytics
Standard entry requirements
Specifically, applicants require a Honours degree or a four-year Bachelor degree in mathematics/statistics, science, engineering or finance. In addition, applicants must have basic mathematics and statistical background and competence equivalent to at least the level of MATH2009 Advanced Calculus and MATH2010 Linear Algebra.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Curtin Perth | Domestic: $47,556 International: $53,393 | No |
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