Actuarial Studies Projects - Part 1 (ACTL90013)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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Semester 1 (Extended)
Overview
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This subject provides students with the experience of carrying out research independently on each of three topics chosen by the subject’s lecturers. For each topic, the student is required over eight weeks to conduct and present as an extended essay the results of an independent piece of actuarial science research.
This subject involves a two-semester program of study. Students must enrol in two consecutive semesters, Actuarial Studies Projects - Part 1, semester 1 and Actuarial Studies Projects - Part 2, semester 2.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Be able to work independently on prescribed topics in actuarial studies;
- Identify the bibliographic and data sources relevant to the topics;
- Analyse the literature relevant to the topics;
- Apply appropriate actuarial and quantitative methods of analysis;
- Complete written research reports.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject students should have enhanced their skills in:
- High level of development: written communication; problem solving; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking.
- Moderate level of development: use of computer software; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
- Some level of development: oral communication; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-COMACTS Master of Commerce (Actuarial Science)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ACTL40005 Actuarial Studies Projects
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assignment due end of week 8, Semester 1. The word count, footnotes, appendices and the number of words which would take up space used for tables, formulae and charts but excludes bibliography
| Week 8 | 25% |
Additional details
Refer to Actuarial Studies Projects - Part 2 for Part 2 assessment details
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Ping Chen Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 28 June 2024 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 4 March 2025