Provisionally accredited by the Actuaries Institute, the Master of Actuarial Practice is an innovative and immersive program that combines advanced mathematics, statistics, data analytics, actuarial risk theory, finance, economics and accounting with large-scale, real-life commercial data analysis to develop techniques for the management of risk and business decision making. An integral part of this degree is the development of research skills and actuarial judgement through the Actuarial Control Cycle subjects and the Actuarial Research Thesis subject. The Master of Actuarial Practice will deliver smaller classes for personalised attention and unparalleled access to Bond University's Macquarie Trading Room and Bloomberg data-sourcing terminals. The program will develop skills in the challenge of handling ‘big data’ to create practical solutions for real world problems.
Professional outcomes
The Master of Actuarial Practice will prepare students for rewarding careers in a range of disciplines, including:
Specialisations
Complete four subjects from one of the following specialisations:
Mode
On Campus and Remote
Due to current travel restrictions, this program will temporarily be delivered using a mixture of on-campus, remote and multi-modal classes to support and engage all students, from all parts of the world.
The September semester for this program will be delivered in a multi-modal format, with classes designed to support and engage all learners. Whether they’re on campus or abroad, all students will be able to access Bond’s exceptional and personalised learning experience through dynamic and interactive lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and lab sessions.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
12 September 2022, 16 January 2023, 15 May 2023
Bond University
14 University Drive (Off Cottesloe Drive),
ROBINA,
Queensland,
4226, GOLD COAST, Australia
Entry into the Master of Actuarial Practice requires the completion of an undergraduate degree from a recognised institution and well-developed advanced mathematical abilities.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) - 50 with a minimum score of 50 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking); Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) - 65; IELTS score 6.0 (No sub score less than 6.0); Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) - 169 (No sub score less than 169).
Please refer to the relevant English language requirements on the Bond University webpage.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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