Graduate Diploma in Actuarial Science

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

The Melbourne Business Schools Graduate Diploma in Actuarial Science is a one-year degree that prepares you to enter the actuarial profession. Graduate Diploma students can apply to transfer to the Master of Actuarial Science if you wish to gain additional benefits offered by the two-year degree.

Structure

• Total Credit Points 100
• 4 discipline core subjects
• 4 elective subjects from the Master of Actuarial Science

Subjects

• Mathematics of Finance I
• Mathematics of Finance II
• Mathematics of Finance III
• Insurance Risk Models
• Life Contingencies
• Life Insurance Models I
• Life Insurance Models 2
• Statistical Techniques in Insurance

Standard entry requirements

• Have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree with a major in mathematically-based subjects, such as studies in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, (or equivalent), AND
• Have completed the subjects MAST20004 Probability and MAST20005 Statistics or subjects in probability and statistics at an equivalent level, AND
• Submit a 500 word personal statement outlining why you wish to be considered for this course.

Study information

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