This course provides a simplified model for solving actuarial problems in practice. Sample actuarial problems are examined in detail, with solutions being developed using Excel and Visual Basic. These solutions are then reported to the stakeholders of the problem. The aim of this course is to develop actuarial capabilities beyond the technical foundations taught in other actuarial courses.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course, students will be able to:
- Identify actuarial problems in a variety of contexts.
- Identify the key factors that need to be taken into account in solving actuarial problems.
- Use computer-based tools to assist in solving actuarial problems.
- Communicate in writing the results of the solution to the actuarial problem to a variety of stakeholders.
Other Information
See the course outline on the College courses page. Outlines are uploaded as they become available.
Indicative Assessment
- Assignment 1 - 30%
- Assignment 2 - 30%
- Examination - 40%
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Workload
It is anticipated that students will spend on average 10 hours per week on the course, including time spent in class.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Weekly lecture notes will be available on Wattle. Hard copies of the lecture notes will not be provided in class. It is up to the student to print out the lecture notes from Wattle.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $2784 | |
| 2014 | $3246 | |
| 2013 | $3246 | |
| 2012 | $3090 | |
| 2011 | $3090 | |
| 2010 | $3090 | |
| 2009 | $3090 | |
| 2008 | $3090 | |
| 2007 | $3090 | |
| 2006 | $3090 | |
| 2005 | $3084 | |
| 2004 | $3084 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $2784 |
| 2014 | $3762 |
| 2013 | $3756 |
| 2012 | $3582 |
| 2011 | $3582 |
| 2010 | $3576 |
| 2009 | $3264 |
| 2008 | $3264 |
| 2007 | $3264 |
| 2006 | $3132 |
| 2005 | $3084 |
| 2004 | $3084 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7271 | 21 Jul 2014 | 01 Aug 2014 | 31 Aug 2014 | 30 Oct 2014 | In Person | N/A |
