The Master of Actuarial Studies suits those who have a strong background in actuarial studies, economics, mathematics or statistics. In this degree, you’ll develop the technical expertise needed to pursue the role of an actuarial analyst, as well as other roles in the broader financial services industry. You can also strengthen your actuarial training by including relevant postgraduate electives from the Business School in other disciplines such as data analytics, accounting or finance.Applicants are expected to have a mathematical background equivalent to a full year of calculus and linear algebra at first-year university undergraduate level, with a grade above credit.

Career Opportunities

• Actuarial Analyst
• Business Consultant
• Investment Banker
• Credit Analyst
• Insurance Analyst
• Risk Assessment Officer
• Superannuation Advisor
• Wealth Management Analyst

Accreditation / Professional Recognition

This degree is recognised for exemptions for all subjects in the Foundation Program (previously known as Part I), the university accreditation components of the Associate Program (previously knowns as Part II), and Enterprise Risk Management in the Fellowship Program (previously known as Part III)  of the Actuaries Institute (Australia); the Core Principles courses of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK) professional examinations; and the Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) credit for the Society of Actuaries (USA) and Casualty Actuarial Society (USA). The School of Risk and Actuarial Studies is also recognised as a Center of Actuarial Excellence (CAE) by the Society of Actuaries.