麦考瑞大学

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 Part I and II professional qualifications of the Actuaries Institute, subject to your 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 research project as well as 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 Science or Bachelor of Applied Finance 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.

SUITABLE FOR

If you are interested in long-term financial planning and management and would like to apply mathematics, statistics, economics and financial analysis to practical problems.

Career Opportunities

A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion.

PROFESSIONS

• Actuary
• Claims adjuster/examiner/investigator
• Fund manager
• Insurance analyst
• Life, general or health insurance specialist
• Pricing/marketing actuary
• Risk analyst
• Superannuation consultant
• Underwriter

EMPLOYERS

• accounting firms
• actuarial and superannuation consulting firms
• banks and funds management
• general insurance companies
• health insurance companies
• life insurance companies