Master of Commerce

Only available as a research degree in the area of Actuarial Studies.

Program structure

A full-time student should complete the program in two consecutive semesters (one year). The program may also be taken part-time (two years). Students will be required to pursue original research on an approved topic, and must consult with the Director of the Centre for Actuarial Studies before lodging a submission for their research project.

Once a student is accepted for the degree of Master of Commerce, a supervisor is appointed, whom the student should consult with regularly.

View the handbook entry for this course (including subject details & course objectives)

 

Admission requirements

To be eligible for entry to the Master of Commerce you must have either:

• A four-year honours degree in actuarial studies, commerce or a related discipline a minimum of second class honours (H2B, 70-74%) standard from an Australian university, or
• Successfully completed a preliminary course, normally the relevant postgraduate diploma, at an overall standard of at least second class honours.

All applicants are also required to provide:

• results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test
• A personal statement.

English language requirements

Applicants who have not completed their previous qualifications in a country where English is the official language or in a university where English is the language of instruction and assessment should refer to the English language requirements for this course.