Actuarial Studies Projects - Part 2 (ACTL90024)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 (Early-Start) |
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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 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
- 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)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACTL90013 | Actuarial Studies Projects - Part 1 | Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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
Semester 2
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Written Assignment 1. The word count, includes: footnotes, appendices and the number of words which would take up space used for tables, formulae and charts but excludes bibliography
| Week 4 | 35% |
Written Assignment 2. The word count includes: footnotes, appendices and the number of words which would take up space used for tables, formulae and charts but excludes bibliography
| Week 12 | 40% |
Additional details
Refer to Actuarial Studies Projects - Part 1 for Part 1 assessment details
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Ping Chen Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 June 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 12 July 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
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Last updated: 4 March 2025