ACST8049 Advanced Global Retirement Income Systems

Offered By	Rsch Sch of Finance, Actuarial Studies & App Stats
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Actuarial Studies
Offered in	First Semester, 2013 and First Semester, 2014
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	Covers the detailed theoretical and practical understanding of the operation and regulation of the superannuation and retirement funding schemes.
Learning Outcomes	Describe the different design and products for retirement benefits and the associated factors that affect the choice and provision of these products. Perform actuarial calculations relating to defined benefit retirement schemes and describe the implications of these calculations. Examine the current issues facing retirement income provision for various stakeholders and review and communicate possible solutions.
Indicative Assessment	Discussion Forum Activities – 20% Assignment – 20% Examination – 60%
Workload	10 hours / week
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.
Requisite Statement	STAT3038/STAT6045
Other Information	See course website
Academic Contact	enquiries.fas@anu.edu.au

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