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Bachelor of Commerce - Actuarial Studies

Department: Department of Actuarial Studies
Course Type: Undergraduate
Degree Type: Single Degree
 

Key Features

The Department of Actuarial Studies at Macquarie University has been recognised by the Institute of Actuaries of Australia as a Centre of Excellence in actuarial education. The Macquarie Actuarial Program has been running successfully for over 30 years and many Macquarie actuarial graduates hold senior positions in the financial services industry in Australia and overseas.

Suitable For

Students interested in work based on the application of mathematical, statistical, economic and financial analysis to a wide range of practical problems in long-term financial planning and management.

Suggested Programs of Study

The full list of recommended programs for actuarial degrees is available.

The list of suggested Programs of Study for the Bachelor of Commerce in Actuarial Studies can be found in the Handbook.

For a list of Suggested Programs of Study organised by Subject, see Degrees by Subject.

 

Career Opportunities

Financial advising to governments and a wide range of commercial organisations such as life, general (non-life), health insurance companies, superannuation funds, banks, funds managers, stockbrokers and other finance and investment sector companies.

Requirements

Entry Requirements:

Advanced mathematics.

Course Quota:

No

Work Experience Requirements:

No work experience required.

English Language Requirements:

Can be accessed from Macquarie International

Domestic Students:

UAI Requirements, Fees

International Students:

Course Entry Rank & fees, Course Entry Rank Calculator

Course Details

Minimum Course Duration:

3 Years

Mid Year Intake:

No

Course Commences:

February

tudy Options:

Full-time

Course Credit Point Value:

68

Subjects Per Year:

6-8

Enquiries Email:

Department of Actuarial Studies

Program

Refer to the Handbook for the relevant coherent study for this program.

PLEASE NOTE: It is essential that students refer to degree rules and official unit sequences in the University handbook to ascertain their official study program which will vary from the sample program listed here. The university calendar can be found at: http://handbook.mq.edu.au/.

It is highly recommended that students access the website http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au at least two weeks prior to enrolment to ensure a suitable schedule for lectures, tutorials and practical sessions for all enrolled units. Please note that new students are required to have their class timetable officially approved by an Academic Adviser upon enrolment and that it is subject to change due to class availability.