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Honours students complete a thesis under the direction of a supervisor. The thesis requires the reporting of research in an approved topic area in actuarial studies including a literature review, analysis of a research problem along with presentation of research methods and data analysis.

Honours students complete a thesis under the direction of a supervisor. The thesis requires the reporting of research in an approved topic area in actuarial studies including a literature review, analysis of a research problem along with presentation of research methods and data analysis.

This course is designed as a research methods course for research students in the areas of actuarial modelling in insurance risk, general insurance, life insurance, superannuation, and financial economics. As part of the course, students will learn to develop a full research proposal, critique and communicate research in a range … For more content click the Read More button below.This course is designed as a research methods course for research students in the areas of actuarial modelling in insurance risk, general insurance, life insurance, superannuation, and financial economics. As part of the course, students will learn to develop a full research proposal, critique and communicate research in a range of formats to a variety of audiences, apply the methodology of scientific research, as well as gain exposure to the presentation of research in relevant journals. Enrolment requires school approval.Read More

This course develops the theory and practice underlying the actuarial management of risk-based and other products offered by financial institutions. It draws examples from actuarial practice and discusses implications for life insurance, general insurance, superannuation, asset-liability management and other areas where actuaries are involved in product design, pricing, reserving, investment … For more content click the Read More button below.This course develops the theory and practice underlying the actuarial management of risk-based and other products offered by financial institutions. It draws examples from actuarial practice and discusses implications for life insurance, general insurance, superannuation, asset-liability management and other areas where actuaries are involved in product design, pricing, reserving, investment and surplus management. The course emphasises recent developments in actuarial theory.This course, along with ACTL4001/ACTL5100, corresponds to the Actuarial Control Cycle in the Associateship Program of the Actuaries Institute.Read More

This course develops the theory and practice underlying the actuarial management of risk-based and other products offered by financial institutions. The course draws examples from actuarial practice and discusses implications for life insurance, general insurance, superannuation, asset-liability management and other areas where actuaries are involved in product design, pricing, reserving, … For more content click the Read More button below.This course develops the theory and practice underlying the actuarial management of risk-based and other products offered by financial institutions. The course draws examples from actuarial practice and discusses implications for life insurance, general insurance, superannuation, asset-liability management and other areas where actuaries are involved in product design, pricing, reserving, investment and surplus management. The course emphasises recent developments in actuarial theory.This course, along with ACTL4002(ACTL5200 Actuarial Theory and Practice A, develops the theory and practice underlying the actuarial management of risk-based and other products offered by financial institutions. The course draws examples from actuarial practice and discusses implications for life insurance, general insurance, superannuation, asset-liability management and other areas where actuaries are involved in product design, pricing, reserving, investment and surplus management. The course emphasises recent developments in actuarial theory. This course, along with ACTL4002/ACTL5200, corresponds to the Part II courses of the professional examinations of The Institute of Actuaries of Australia.Read More

This course provides scholars with a practical application of the principles of actuarial studies in an industry environment.The main aims of this course is to give the Scholars practical experience in Actuarial Studies that complements their academic studies, and to give Sponsors enthusiastic and talented young achievers who may wish … For more content click the Read More button below.This course provides scholars with a practical application of the principles of actuarial studies in an industry environment.The main aims of this course is to give the Scholars practical experience in Actuarial Studies that complements their academic studies, and to give Sponsors enthusiastic and talented young achievers who may wish to work with them upon graduation. The aims of industry placement 3 are to give Scholars: Experience in basic business and actuarial practices; an understanding of the role of actuarial studies and business functions in supporting business operations and management; the opportunity to develop their communication skills.Note: Only available to Actuarial Studies, UNSW Business School  Co-op ScholarsRead More

This course provides scholars with a practical application of the  principles of actuarial studies in an industry environment.The main aims of this course is to give the Scholars practical experience in Actuarial Studies that complements their academic studies, and to give Sponsors enthusiastic and talented young achievers who may wish … For more content click the Read More button below.This course provides scholars with a practical application of the  principles of actuarial studies in an industry environment.The main aims of this course is to give the Scholars practical experience in Actuarial Studies that complements their academic studies, and to give Sponsors enthusiastic and talented young achievers who may wish to work with them upon graduation. The aims of industrial placement 2 are to give Scholars: Experience in basic business and actuarial practices; an understanding of the role of actuarial studies and business functions in supporting business operations and management, The opportunity to develop their communication skills.Note: Only available to Actuarial Studies,  UNSW Business School Co-op ScholarsRead More

This course examines saving and spending decisions by individuals and households over the lifecycle in the context of national retirement savings and incomes policies. We examine the economic and financial risks facing both individuals and product providers, as well as behavioural explanations for deviations from economic rationality and the lifecycle … For more content click the Read More button below.This course examines saving and spending decisions by individuals and households over the lifecycle in the context of national retirement savings and incomes policies. We examine the economic and financial risks facing both individuals and product providers, as well as behavioural explanations for deviations from economic rationality and the lifecycle model. Topics covered include: a taxonomy of the lifecycle; lifecycle theories of consumption and saving; investment strategy, human capital and the retirement decision: risks facing individual retirees and providers of retirement income products (investment risk, longevity risk, interest rate risk, inflation risk, replacement risk); market failure in the retirement benefit market; behavioural explanations for non-rational behaviour including myopia, procrastination, mental accounting, complexity, framing, loss aversion etc.Read More

This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the economics and finance of retirement income provision. It is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of the theoretical and public-policy issues associated with the design and implementation of policies for retirement income provision in Australia and internationally. Topics covered include: … For more content click the Read More button below.This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the economics and finance of retirement income provision. It is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of the theoretical and public-policy issues associated with the design and implementation of policies for retirement income provision in Australia and internationally. Topics covered include: demographic trends and the economic impact of population ageing; rationale for public provision and/or regulation of private retirement income provision; assessment of alternative models for retirement income provision; retirement income provision in Australia; the taxation and regulation of retirement savings and benefits; the structure, performance and efficiency of the superannuation industry; and international comparisons in policy design and implementation.Read More

This course is to provide students with an appreciation of the mathematical and economic models of investment markets and highlight their application (and shortcomings) in asset-liability management for insurance, superannuation and funds management and in the pricing of derivatives. Topics covered include; risk and utility; risk measures; mean variance models; … For more content click the Read More button below.This course is to provide students with an appreciation of the mathematical and economic models of investment markets and highlight their application (and shortcomings) in asset-liability management for insurance, superannuation and funds management and in the pricing of derivatives. Topics covered include; risk and utility; risk measures; mean variance models; factor models; asset liability models using portfolio selection models; equilibrium and arbitrage-free valuation; valuation of derivatives; term structure models; credit risk models and actuarial stochastic investment models and their application. The topics will be illustrated with applications to the valuation and risk management of insurance and superannuation contracts especially those with embedded options and financial guarantees - with a particular focus on the inadequacies of the models for investment risk management. The course will include case studies on investment and derivative disasters. This course will cover the requirements for the Actuaries Institute CT8 course and students gaining at least a credit assessment will be recommended for exemption from the CT8 course. Read More