Actuaries specialise in applying mathematical, statistical and financial analysis to business, finance and insurance. Actuaries advise governments, financial institutions and other organisations about financial management, risk management, product design and complex transactions. They are key to helping financial institutions and other businesses all over the world to prosper.

In the professionally accredited Master of Actuarial Practice, you’ll learn how to apply mathematical, statistical, economic and financial analysis to a range of practical problems in long-term risk management, finance and insurance.

Specialisation: Society of Actuaries Specialisation
Actuaries are sought-after across the world to provide future-focused solutions to complex financial issues. Experts at measuring and managing risk, they provide value to a wide range of organisations including investment firms, insurance companies, government agencies and consultancies, as well as to the banking and health industries.

In the Society of Actuaries (SOA) specialisation, you’ll learn how to value financial products, evaluate insurance and other financial risks, solve problems using modern statistical techniques and analyse advanced problems related to long-term or short-term coverage. Macquarie is one of only four accredited US Society of Actuaries Centers of Actuarial Excellence in Australia. This specialisation, therefore, provides a pathway to international professional recognition and opportunities for career development in Asia, the USA and other international destinations.