Bachelor of Actuarial Studies

Macquarie University

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 Part I and II professional qualifications of the Actuaries Institute, subject toyour 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 Part I of the Actuaries Institute's professional exams. If you complete it as part of a double degree with grades of credit or above in the relevant units, you're eligible to apply for exemption from Parts I and II of the Actuaries Institute's professional exams. 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 SALARY GUIDE The Graduate Careers Australia Graduate Salaries Report 2015 indicates that the median starting salary for bachelor degree graduates aged less than 25 and in their first full-time employment was $54,000. Please see http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/research/researchreports/graduatesalaries/ for further detail on specific degrees.

At a Glance

Course level Undergraduate
CRICOS Code 067838M
Institution Name Macquarie University
Campus Location North Ryde
Institution Type University
Course Duration 3 years
Course University Macquarie University

About Macquarie University

Established in 1964, Macquarie University began as a bold experiment in higher education. Built to break from traditions: to be distinctive, progressive, and to be transformational. Today our pioneering history continues to be a source of inspiration as we celebrate our place among the best and brightest minds.

 

Recognised internationally, Macquarie University is consistently ranked in the top two per cent of universities in the world* and within the top 10 in Australia.Our research is leading the way in ground-breaking discoveries. Our academics are at the forefront of innovation and, as accomplished researchers, we are embracing the opportunity to tackle the big issues of our time.

 

Led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor S Bruce Dowton, Macquarie is home to five faculties. The fifth and newest – Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences – was formed in 2014. We are also home to some of Australia’s most exceptional facilities – hubs of innovation that unite our students, researchers, academics and partners to achieve extraordinary things.The Macquarie story,Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples,Strategy and initiatives Governance,Faculties and departments,Offices and units Job opportunities Our campus Campus services and facilities News and events Contacts and maps.

 

 

  • Research
    The world is a big place. Its challenges are many and they are often complex. But for every challenge there is a solution, growing in somebody’s mind. Macquarie University was founded with a distinct purpose: to bring pioneering minds together and free them from traditional boundaries. To invite perspectives that had previously gone unheard. And together, boldly imagine new ways of thinking. With an enviable reputation for research excellence and a driving desire to produce solutions with real-world impact, our discoveries are paving the way to a brighter future.
  • Connect
    The history, achievements and ambitions of Macquarie University are quite remarkable – we are a university like no other. Recognised globally for our excellence in key research disciplines and innovation, our many and varied partners enjoy a valuable place on our team. We’re home to some of Australia’s most exceptional facilities. Working with our partners, we foster a climate where collaboration thrives in the search for breakthrough discoveries that can have truly life-changing outcomes and benefit the world in which we live. With a long history of highly productive and collaborative relationships with communities, government, academic peers and organisations of all sizes – all of whom share our desire for discovery – Macquarie provides our partners with education, research partnerships, and connections to world-leading researchers, world class faculty and students.Connect with us and discover more at Macquarie.
  • Governance

    Macquarie University is made up of a Council, Professors and Academic Staff, graduates and students.
    Responsibilities and functions are bestowed upon specific groups under The Macquarie University Act 1989 and the Macquarie University By-law 2005. This is to ensure the University can achieve its stated goals: to promote scholarship, research, free inquiry, the interaction of research and teaching, and academic excellence.

  • Library
    Macquarie University library provides access to millions of print and electronic resources. It features group and quiet study areas; computers, printers and copiers; presentation practice pods; a café; and high-tech robotic cranes that deliver your books in minutes.
  • Hospitals and Clinics
    Macquarie is pioneering health and wellness, with Australia’s first and only private, not-for-profit hospital on a university campus. We apply the latest research discoveries in treatment via our on-campus clinics, to support a healthier, happier community.

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