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Actuarial Science Research Report Part 1 (ACTL90016)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
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Overview
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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
Admission into the MC-COMACTS Master of Commerce (Actuarial Science)
AND
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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 |
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ACTL90012 | Actuarial Science Research Report | No longer available |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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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.
| N/A |
Additional details
Note: This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. ACTL90016 and ACTL90017 together).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Zhuo Jin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours [overall total for enrolment in ACTL90016 and ACTL90017 over two consecutive semesters]. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Zhuo Jin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours [overall total for enrolment in ACTL90016 and ACTL90017 over two consecutive semesters]. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 340 hours [overall total for enrolment in ACTL90016 and ACTL90017 over two consecutive semesters].
Additional delivery details
- This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in ACTL90016 Actuarial Science Research Report Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in ACTL90017 Actuarial Science Research Report Part 2, for a total enrolment of 25 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
- Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (ACTL90016 and ACTL90017).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Commerce (Actuarial Science) - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022