Curricular information is subject to change.
The student will develop: 1. a familiarity with basic financial instruments 2. computational skills used in the actuarial profession 3. team skills by working together on problems 4. a good class spirit (future financial contacts).
The module covers material from subject CM1 of the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 24 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 36 |
| Total | 102 |
A good knowledge of first year undergraduate calculus and algebra will be assumed, such as that given in (a) MATH10120, Linear Algebra with Applications to Economics; MATH10130 Introduction to Analysis for Economics and Finance; MATH10140 Advanced Calculus for Economics and Finance or (b) MATH10040, Numbers and Functions; MATH10340, Linear Algebra in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences; MATH10350, Calculus in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences or (c) their equivalents from other universities.
Students NOT taking a degree or diploma in Actuarial Science or Financial Mathematics CANNOT take this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (Take-Home): Homework-1 | Week 5 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 5 |
No |
| Exam (Online): Mid Term Lab Exam | Week 9 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
No |
| Exam (Take-Home): Homework-2 | Week 11 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 5 |
No |
| Exam (In-person): Final Exam | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 70 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Self-assessment activities
Not yet recorded.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mr Damian Conway | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Ms Jinbo Zhao | Tutor |