Risk & Actuarial

The School of Risk & Actuarial Studies, UNSW Business School has an internationally recognised reputation for teaching and research in the areas of actuarial studies, risk management, superannuation and population ageing.

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New Part III Courses Introduced for Undergraduate Students

The School of Risk & Actuarial Studies at UNSW Sydney is pleased to introduce two new courses, ACTL4301 and ACTL4302, for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (BActSt) and combined programs. From 2018, undergraduate students are able to attain exemptions from the Actuaries Institute Part III Module 1 - C7A Enterprise Risk Management by completing these two courses at the required standard. Our students now have the opportunity to gain exemptions from the Actuaries Institute’s Part I, Part II and Part III (Module 1 C7A) in their undergraduate programs.

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Insurance: Mathematics and Economics (IME) 2018

22nd International Congress on Insurance: Mathematics and Economics

UNSW Sydney, 16–18 July 2018

The School of Risk & Actuarial Studies at UNSW Sydney is pleased to host the 22nd International Congress on Insurance: Mathematics and Economics (IME 2018). The conference will be held on 16-18 July 2018 on UNSW’s modern Kensington campus, which is located conveniently close the city and beaches.

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People

Our academics and staff at the School of Risk & Actuarial Studies are highly qualified with a broad range of skills, expertise and interests including academics with professional actuarial qualifications.

Research

The School of Risk and Actuarial Studies focuses on integrated research into risk, risk management, actuarial studies, insurance, superannuation and population ageing.

Student support

We provide various resources to current students to help enhance their learning experience.

News

Vital Signs: booming job numbers hide a less rosy picture

A big increase in employment but the unemployment is flat. Addressing this will be a challenge as all our options have downsides.

NAIDOC panellists say self-determination and financial literacy should be key future priorities

UNSW Business School sponsored the recent National NAIDOC Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Conference.

UNSW Business School subjects first in Australia in world rankings

Finance and Management among nine UNSW subjects to achieve first place ranking in Australia.

Scientia PhD scholarships recruit our next generation of researchers

UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme offers a generous financial package and unprecedented career support.

AGSM ranked in top 50 best MBAs for Entrepreneurship

This is the first time the AGSM has been included in the list of the world's top schools with MBA programs designed to nurture the leadership skills of entrepreneurs.

AGSM ranks in top 10 in QS 2018 Global Online MBA Rankings

Online MBA from AGSM @ UNSW Business School is rated best non-American program by Quacquarelli Symonds.

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Michael Sherris

School of Risk & Actuarial

Professor

Benjamin Avanzi

School of Risk & Actuarial

Associate Professor, Chair of the Business School 3+ Reference Group

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