Master of Actuarial Practice (1.5 years)
Master of Actuarial Practice (1.5 years)
Summary Actuaries specialise in applying mathematical, statistical and financial analysis to business, finance and insurance. Actuaries advise governments, financial institutions and other organisations about 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 governments, financial institutions and other organisations about 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 Master of Actuarial Practice, 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
Complete part or all foundation-level and university components of the associate-level professional qualifications of the Actuaries Institute. Broaden your knowledge and skill set
Undertake a wide range of units in actuarial science, economics, finance and statistics. Complete a research project as well as a capstone unit
Synthesise your learning across your degree, demonstrate your research capabilities and advance your career. 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.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Actuary
Fund manager
Insurance specialist
Investment analyst
Management consultant
Risk management specialist
Stockbroker
Superannuation adviser or analyst
Employers
Accounting firms
Actuarial consulting firms
Insurance firms
Management consulting firms
Private and public-sector organisations
Stockbroking and investment companies
Wealth management and financial advising 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.
