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ACTRLSTD06 Actuarial studies

Faculty of Business and Economics

Actuarial studies (ACTRLSTD06) is a major worth 48 credit points, listing 15 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 12 courses, including Bachelor of Commerce; and Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts.

Credit points
48
Units
15
Campus
Clayton
Offered in
12 courses

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.

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Overview

Actuarial studies applies mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk in insurance, finance and other industries. As a graduate of actuarial studies you will be able to seek employment in finance and business fields dealing with life, general or health insurance, superannuation, risk management and financial consulting. Many actuaries and actuarial graduates work on investment operations for asset managers, brokers and banks. There is a range of government-related jobs in regulatory control, workers' compensation, education and others. Some actuaries work with large companies on long-term strategic planning.

Refer to the Monash Business School professional recognition page for information about specific units that may be required for professional recognition.

Availability

Actuarial studies is listed in the Bachelor of Commerce at Clayton as a major or minor.

Structure

Courses that offer it

Learning outcomes

In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of your course, and successfully completing this area of study, you will be able to:
  1. 1

    Identify, analyse and quantify risk and opportunity using mathematical, econometric and financial analyses in a wide range of business settings

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Major details

Type
Major
Study level
Undergraduate
Credit points
48
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Handbook years
202020212022