Actuarial Science Research Report Part 1 (ACTL90016)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1 (Extended)
Yuyu Chen: yuyu.chen@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2 (Extended)
Yuyu Chen: yuyu.chen@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) Semester 2 (Extended) |
|---|---|
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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: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-COMACTS Master of Commerce (Actuarial Science)
AND
All of
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Yuyu Chen 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 26 February 2024 to 30 June 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 30 June 2024 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
Yuyu Chen: yuyu.chen@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Yuyu Chen 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 22 July 2024 to 24 December 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 24 December 2024 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Yuyu Chen: yuyu.chen@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 340 hours [overall total for enrolment in ACTL90016 and ACTL90017 over two consecutive semesters].
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- 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.
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: 8 November 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 8 November 2024