The Graduate Certificate in Actuarial Techniques provides a two semester part-time program designed for students who wish to further their quantitative skills in actuarial techniques. The requirements of this program do not include any specific knowledge of actuarial techniques beyond an introductory level and, as such, this degree may be used by students who desire entry into the Master of Actuarial Studies program as an appropriate starting program for the development of relevant background studies.

Because of the sequencing of the courses the program requires two semesters of study. Students who wish to study full time may opt to take other courses which could be used to obtain additional exemptions from some of the Part I subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia. Students using the Graduate Certificate to meet the entry requirements of the Master of Actuarial Studies may, subject to meeting prerequisites and after consultation with the Program Convenor, be allowed to take some of the elective courses in the Masters degree to give them a full-time study load.

Institute of Actuaries of Australia Exemptions
Graduates in non-actuarial disciplines who obtain suitable grades in the courses of the Graduate Certificate may obtain exemptions from some Institute of Actuaries of Australia subjects. In particular, the program courses can provide exemption from two Institute Part I subjects. Further exemptions could be obtained by taking additional courses on a non-award basis.

Admission Requirements

i. A bachelors degree from an Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent) with a performance average of 65% or better (or equivalent) for the final two years of the degree program; and

ii. A background in quantitative coursework studies (eg mathematics and statistics).

Students who do not meet these requirements may be considered for entry if they are able to demonstrate at least one year full time relevant work experience that was undertaken after graduation from their degree.

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.