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Actuarial Studies Research Essay (ACTL40001)
HonoursPoints: 25Online and Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Zhou Jin: zhuo.jin@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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A research essay of not more than 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
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High level of development: oral communication; written communication; problem solving; statistical reasoning; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the BH-COM Bachelor of Commerce (Degree with Honours)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ACTL40010 | Actuarial Studies Projects Part 1 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
ACTL40011 | Actuarial Studies Projects Part 2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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The research essay is examined. | It must be submitted by the end of Semester 2 | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Enrique Calderin Mode of delivery Online Contact hours To be advised Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
Coordinator Zhuo Jin Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours To be advised Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Zhou Jin: zhuo.jin@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
Recommended texts and other resources
Information Not Available
- 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