In this course you will learn how to help organisations plan for the future and protect themselves from loss. Core units cover the principles of finance and investment science through to risk analysis and credibility theory. You will also select optional units, which include practical mathematical financial modelling, applied statistics and numerical methods. On completion of this course, your skills may be applied in the worlds of insurance, pensions, healthcare, banking, business management and risk assessment. You may also play a role in determining company policy and explaining complex technical matters to company executives, government officials, shareholders, policyholders, or the public in general. This course is accredited by the Actuaries Institute. Graduates are also eligible for membership of the Australian Mathematical Society. Why study Master of Science (Actuarial and Financial Science) The demand for actuarial graduates in Perth is currently very strong Graduates are actively assisted in gaining employment through our work experience program Our master-level program can be used by graduates from other disciplines as a pathway to becoming an accredited actuary. Professional recognition Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Mathematical Society. This course is accredited by the Actuaries Institute, making Curtin the only Western Australian university to have an accredited program. Graduates are also eligible for membership of the Australian Mathematical Society. Career information Graduates generally find employment with insurance companies, investment and superannuation funds, banks, stockbrokers and government agencies.