Master of Actuarial Science
Accelerate your entry into the actuarial profession with advanced quantitative modeling and analytics training.
Best for:Best for mathematically inclined graduates seeking a fast-track professional qualification in actuarial science.
Overview
The Master of Actuarial Science at the University of Melbourne is an intensive graduate coursework program designed to prepare students for the actuarial profession. Run through the Melbourne Business School, the curriculum focuses on building analytical expertise in applying actuarial theory, financial principles, and data techniques. Students develop robust problem-solving capabilities to evaluate complex actuarial models, with specific applications in insurance and superannuation. The program expects candidates to engage deeply with quantitative subjects and articulate their academic motivations clearly.
What you'll do
- Complete rigorous coursework in actuarial theory, methods, and applied principles
- Analyze complex financial data using advanced quantitative and statistical techniques
- Evaluate and critique actuarial models used in insurance and superannuation sectors
- Solve applied business and financial problems through rigorous mathematical reasoning
Requirements
Degree required: Undergraduate or postgraduate degree with a major in mathematically based subjects such as mathematics, statistics, physics, or engineering
Degree offered: Master Degree (By Coursework)
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Completed undergraduate or postgraduate major in mathematically based subjects
- Completed university-level coursework in probability (equivalent to MAST20004)
- Completed university-level coursework in statistics (equivalent to MAST20005)
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Applicants must review course entry criteria and submit their application through the official university course portal along with all required supporting documentation, including a personal statement.
- Undergraduate or postgraduate transcripts
- Personal statement
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