STAT1031 Introduction to Actuarial Studies
First Year Course
| Offered By | School of Finance and Applied Statistics |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Statistics |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the quantitative and qualitative aspects of actuarial work. Topics covered include: the role, purpose and capabilities of actuaries; introduction to the financial services market in Australia; an overview of insurance and investment products; construction and use of the life table; allowing for uncertainty in financial calculations; calculation of premiums and reserves; introduction to Microsoft Excel and simulation techniques; professionalism; and the actuarial code of conduct. This course is aimed at anyone interested in the work of actuaries, not just actuarial studies students. |
| Learning Outcomes | On completion of this course students should understand and be able to apply the processes and applications outlined in the course description. |
| Workload |
At least three contact hours per week |
| Areas of Interest | Actuarial Studies and Statistics |
| Prescribed Texts | See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=STAT1031 |
| Preliminary Reading |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=STAT1031
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| Indicative Reading List | See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=STAT1031 |
| Other Information |
For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=STAT1031 |
| Academic Contact | See: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=STAT1031 |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
