Macquarie University

Master of Actuarial Practice

Macquarie University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00002J

Actuaries specialise in applying mathematical, statistical and financial analysis to business, finance and insurance. Actuaries advise governments, financial institutions and other organisations about financial management, risk management, product design and complex transactions. They are key to helping financial institutions and other businesses all over the world to prosper. In the professionally accredited Master of Actuarial Practice, youll learn how to apply mathematical, statistical, economic and financial analysis to a range of practical problems in long-term risk management, finance and insurance.

Structure

Total Credit Points 160

Subjects

  • ACST8040 Quantitative Research Methods
  • ECON8091 Economics for Actuaries
  • ACST8052 Finance and Financial Reporting
  • STAT8310 Statistical Theory
  • ACST8095 Actuarial Data Analytics
  • ACST8029 Capital Budgeting and Financial Modelling
  • ACST8031 Actuarial Control Cycle 1
  • ACST8032 Actuarial Control Cycle 2
  • BUSA8001 Applied Predictive Analytics
  • ACST8045 Statistical Learning for Risk Modelling II
  • R000262 Actuaries Institute Specialisation
  • R000263 Society of Actuaries Specialisation

Standard entry requirements

  • AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent (which includes a minimum of one unit of Mathematics covering calculus and linear algebra) with a WAM of 65 or
  • AQF level 7 bachelors qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 60

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park Domestic: $70,000
International: $90,200
No
  • Full-time : 2 years

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