Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Financial Mathematics
Covered in Semester 1 as one of the first subjects in these fields.
Accounting Principles
Covered in Semester 1 as one of the first subjects in these fields.
Economics for Business
Covered in Semester 1 as one of the first subjects in these fields.
Mathematical Statistics and Linear Models
Intermediate level subject in the theory and practice of statistical inference, covered in Semester 2.
Applied Econometrics
Study of classical regression models, binary choice models and their applications, covered in Semester 2.
Survival Analysis
Estimation and application of a variety of survival models for censored data, covered in Semester 3.
Stochastic Processes
Markov chain model applications, covered in Semester 3.
Corporate Finance
In-depth examination of an organisation's three key financial decisions, covered in Semester 3.
Actuarial Control Cycle
Development of research skills and actuarial judgement.
Actuarial Research Thesis
Completion of the research essay requirement in the final semester, designed to support learning, personal development and professional practice and allows for progression to further study.
Common Questions
Yes, the Master of Actuarial Practice is accredited by the Actuaries Institute. The six-semester program covers all university subject components of the Actuarial Part I (Foundation Program) and Part II (Actuary Program) qualification with the Actuaries Institute. Successful completion at an appropriate level of performance will lead to Part I and Part II qualification.
Students can specialise in Data Analytics or take the opportunity to specialise in any of the large range of Bond Business School discipline areas.
As an Actuarial student, you can earn a globally recognised Bloomberg certification during your studies, demonstrating a high level of competency using the Bloomberg professional service. Bond Business School has 40 Bloomberg terminals, the most of any university in Australia.
The program has multiple intake dates available: May 2026, September 2026, January 2027, and May 2027. The program is delivered on-campus at the Gold Coast Campus.
Yes, the Bond Business School Postgraduate Bursary has been developed to financially assist new postgraduate students enrolling in certain programs within the Bond Business School. The bursary will be assessed on a variety of factors including your contribution to the community.
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