The program is designed as a 'conversion' program for students with a solid background in mathematics or statistics, but limited actuarial knowledge, to develop actuarial and other risk management skills to satisfy the Part I requirements of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia.

The program also offers graduates from a background of limited risk management and actuarial studies an opportunity to extend their study.

Admission Requirements

i. Applicants are required to hold a pass degree in a business, economics, finance, mathematics or statistics discipline from an Australian university or equivalent overseas institution.

ii. Applicants must have a performance average of 65% or better (or equivalent) held in the last two years of the undergraduate degree.

iii. Students who fail to meet the academic entry requirement above may be considered for entry if they are able to demonstrate at least one year of full-time relevant work experience which was undertaken after graduation from the degree.

iv. The suitability of students to enter the program will be at the discretion of the Dean.

v. Students entering the program are required to have an understanding of mathematics equivalent to at least one year of university level mathematics including calculus and matrix algebra, as well as an introductory level understanding of mathematical statistics and financial mathematics.  Students who do not possess these requirements may undertake a mathematics bridging program.

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.