Actuarial Science Research Report (ACTL90012)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
A research essay not exceeding 10,000 words on a topic approved by the Head of Department. The word count includes bibliography, footnotes, appendices and the number of words which would take up space used for tables, formulae and charts.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Identify and develop a suitable and feasible topic;
- Identify the bibliographic and data sources relevant to the topic;
- Analyse the literature relevant to the topic;
- Apply appropriate actuarial and quantitative methods of analysis;
- Complete a written research report.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject students should have enhanced their skills in:
- Synthesizing ideas, theories and data in developing solutions to actuarial problems;
- Critical evaluation of evidence in support of an argument or proposition;
- Recognizing when mathematical analysis is appropriate and when it is inappropriate;
- The use of software packages applicable to actuarial and statistical modelling or the implementation of models as software;
- Written communication of actuarial ideas, theories and solutions to peers and the wider community; and
- Research including the retrieval of information from a variety of sources.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
ACTL90003 Mathematics for Finance III
AND
ACTL90004 Insurance Risk Models
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACTL90003 | Mathematics of Finance III | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ACTL90004 | Insurance Risk Models | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACTL90016 | Actuarial Science Research Report Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ACTL90017 | Actuarial Science Research Report Part 2 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 10,000 word research essay on a topic approved by the Head of Department. The word count includes bibliography, footnotes, appendices and the number of words which would take up space used for tables, formulae and charts.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Daniel Dufresne Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Last updated: 3 November 2022