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Melbourne Business School's Master of Actuarial Science (Extended) provides a graduate pathway to prepare you for the actuarial profession and enables you to gain Part I (Foundation) accreditation exemption. Graduates of this degree will be analytical in the application of actuarial theory, knowledge, principles, techniques and data. You will be problem solvers capable of explaining, applying and critically evaluating the use of actuarial models, particularly in relation to insurance and superannuation. The two-year Master of Actuarial Science (Extended) is designed to provide non-actuarial graduates with their initial education in actuarial studies. If you do not have a background in probability and statistics, an additional semester at the beginning of the program will allow you to take the relevant subjects. It's suitable for graduates who have mathematical or statistical specialisations (e.g. mathematics, physics or engineering).
Programme overview
Main Subject
Mathematics
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Melbourne Business School's Master of Actuarial Science (Extended) provides a graduate pathway to prepare you for the actuarial profession and enables you to gain Part I (Foundation) accreditation exemption. Graduates of this degree will be analytical in the application of actuarial theory, knowledge, principles, techniques and data. You will be problem solvers capable of explaining, applying and critically evaluating the use of actuarial models, particularly in relation to insurance and superannuation. The two-year Master of Actuarial Science (Extended) is designed to provide non-actuarial graduates with their initial education in actuarial studies. If you do not have a background in probability and statistics, an additional semester at the beginning of the program will allow you to take the relevant subjects. It's suitable for graduates who have mathematical or statistical specialisations (e.g. mathematics, physics or engineering).
Admission Requirements
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An undergraduate or postgraduate degree with the equivalent of a major in mathematically based subjects equivalent of a major in mathematically based subjects, for example, studies in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering;
MAST20004 Probability and MAST20005 Statistics or subjects in probability and statistics at an equivalent level; and
A personal statement outlining why they wish to be considered for the course.
2 Years
Mar
Domestic
71,373 AUD
International
93,939 AUD
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Mathematics
Degree
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Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
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Mathematics
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Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
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