UNSW Business School Undergraduate guide 2017 | Page 18

UNSW Business School ACTUARIAL STU DI ES DUA L DEG R EES Bachelor of Bachelor of UNSW code: 3155 UAC code: 424350 2016 ATAR: 97.5 UNSW code: 3588 UAC code: 424350 2016 ATAR: 97.5 Looking to increase your career opportunities and be competitive in the job market? This dual degree allows you to study up to two Commerce majors in addition to acquiring specialist knowledge in actuarial studies. You’ll have the flexibility to design a study program that broadens your business knowledge and professional competencies to succeed in your chosen field. Actuaries analyse and quantify financial risks, while economists analyse and quantify the economic decisions made by individuals, businesses and the government. If you’re looking at obtaining two professional degrees that develop expertise in these fields, this dual degree will appeal to you. You’ll also have the option of adding a third business area to your study program. Actuarial Studies/ Commerce Actuarial Studies/ Economics Degree structure Degree structure The 4-year (full-time) degree consists of 32 courses (192 UOC): The 4-year (full-time) degree consists of 32 courses (192 UOC): Actuarial Studies degree Commerce degree Actuarial Studies core courses Commerce core courses Actuarial Studies degree Economics degree Three Level 3 Actuarial Studies courses One Commerce major Actuarial Studies core courses Economics core courses plus electives Three Level 3 Actuarial Studies courses One Economics major Business electives* Two General Education courses Business electives* * May be used to complete a second Commerce major. Two General Educa [ۈ