Overview

The Master of Actuarial Studies is suitable if you have a strong background in actuarial studies, economics, mathematics or statistics. The program will prepare you for an actuarial career and entry into the broader financial services industry. If you have completed an undergraduate degree in Actuarial Studies, the Master of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Business knowledge: Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.
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Problem solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
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Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.
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Teamwork: Students will interact and collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose or fulfil a common business project, and reflect critically on the process and the outcomes.
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Responsible business practice: Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.
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Global and cultural competence: Students will be aware of business systems in the wider world and actively committed to recognise and respect the cultural norms, beliefs and values of others, and will apply this knowledge to interact, communicate and work effectively in diverse environments.
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Leadership development: Students will develop the capacity to take initiative, encourage forward thinking and bring about innovation, while effectively influencing others to achieve desired results.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 72 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Core Courses24 Units of Credit:
Prescribed Electives48 Units of Credit:
Prescribed Electives
Business School Course Substitution Information

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Progression rules are in accordance with university policy.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Professional Outcomes

Accreditations

Institute of Actuaries of Australia

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of various professional organisations according to the area of specialisation completed. For further information on professional recognition please contact UNSW Business School.

Recognition of Achievement

Award with Excellence
Current Students Award with Excellence
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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

Additional Information

Further Information

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.

The rules and program structures relevant to you are directly related to those outlined in the year when you commenced your program. Please refer to the previous handbook editions for these structures and rules.

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Email: studybusinessinfo@unsw.edu.au

Program Fees

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