Course Overview
Eligibility
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Course Content
Financial Mathematics
Focuses on the foundations of compound interest theories.
Accounting Principles
Learn to apply fundamental accounting concepts to basic financial statements.
Economics for Business
Bridge the gap between financial theory.
Contingencies
Intermediate-level subject in the theory and practice of statistical inference.
Mathematical Statistics
Theory and practice of statistical inference.
Linear Models
Classical regression models, binary choice models, and their applications.
Applied Econometrics
Study of classical regression models, binary choice models, and their applications.
Survival Analysis
Estimation and application of a variety of survival models for censored data.
Stochastic Processes
Study of Markov chain model applications.
Corporate Finance
In-depth examination of an organisation's three key financial decisions.
Stochastic Asset Liability Models
Study of stochastic asset liability models.
Financial Derivatives
Valuation of financial derivatives.
Macroeconomics
Understanding and explaining the importance of national income and the theory.
Common Questions
The successful completion of the program at an appropriate level of performance will lead to Part I (Foundation program) qualification with the Actuaries Institute.
The recommended specialisation is Data Analytics, however, students have the option to choose any other Bond Business School specialisation, including Big Data, Finance, Health Management, International Business, Marketing, and Tourism Management.
The Master of Actuarial Science (Specialisation) is a four-semester program (advertised as 2 years / 6 semesters on the program page), comprising 12 required subjects and four specialisation subjects.
Students have access to Bond Business School's 40 Bloomberg terminals — the most of any university in Australia — and can earn an internationally recognised Bloomberg certification during their degree. They also have access to the Bond FinTech Hub and Centre for Data Analytics, and are mentored by Australia's leading economists, finance specialists, and data scientists.
Yes. As student Lachlan Farr notes, 'I had never done any actuarial subjects before I started my Master's at Bond, however, they basically teach you from the ground up in actuarial work. The program would be best suited to anyone who has a strong interest in mathematics and problem solving.' Any completed relatable undergraduate program will also gain you up to 30 credit points towards the program.
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