Overview
Actuaries specialise in applying mathematical, statistical and financial analysis to business, finance and insurance. Actuaries advise government, financial institutions and other organisations on 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 this professionally accredited course, you'll learn how to apply mathematical, statistical, economic and financial analysis to a range of practical problems in long-term risk management, finance and insurance.
KEY FEATURES
- You'll complete part, or all, of the Foundation level and the university component of the Associateship level professional qualifications of the Actuaries Institute, subject to demonstrating superior academic performance in the relevant units.
- You'll undertake a range of units in actuarial science, statistics, finance and economics.
- You'll have the opportunity to complete a capstone unit.
- Macquarie is recognised as a Centre of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries.
ACCREDITATION
This course is accredited by the Actuaries Institute. If you complete it with grades of credit or above in the relevant units, you're eligible to apply for exemption from the corresponding Foundation level professional examinations.
If you complete this course as part of the double degree with either the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Applied Finance or Bachelor of Informational Technology (major in data science) with grades of credit or above in the relevant units, you're eligible to apply for exemption from the corresponding Foundation level and the university component of the Associateship level professional examinations.