Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
Summary Actuaries specialise in applying mathematical, statistical and financial analysis to business, finance and insurance. Actuaries advise government, financial institutions and other organisations on financial management, risk management, product design and complex transactions. They are key to helping financial institutions and other businesses all over the world to prosper. In…
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Summary
Actuaries specialise in applying mathematical, statistical and financial analysis to business, finance and insurance. Actuaries advise government, financial institutions and other organisations on financial management, risk management, product design and complex transactions. They are key to helping financial institutions and other businesses all over the world to prosper.
In the professionally accredited Bachelor of Actuarial Studies, you’ll learn how to apply mathematical, statistical, economic and financial analysis to a range of practical problems in long-term risk management, finance and insurance.
Key features
Attain recognised professional accreditation
Successfully complete relevant units and receive part or full accreditation from the Actuaries Institute. Join a university that’s recognised for excellence
Study at a university that’s recognised as a Centre of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries. Broaden your skill set
Enhance your knowledge and skills by undertaking a range of units in actuarial science, statistics, finance and economics. Join the leading provider of actuarial education for 50 years
Study at the first university in the world to be accredited with a professional actuarial body.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Actuary
Claims adjuster, examiner or investigator
Fund manager
Insurance analyst
Insurance specialist
Pricing or marketing actuary
Risk analyst
Superannuation adviser or analyst
Underwriter
Employers
Accounting firms
Actuarial consulting firms
Banks and financial institutions
Insurance firms
Superannuation and insurance firms
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
