Course co-ordinator(s): John Phillips (Edinburgh), Ian Sharpe (Edinburgh), Dr Alistair Wallis (Edinburgh).
Aims:
This course aims to introduce students to actuarial, statistical and financial mathematics professions and to improve their career planning. It is designed to help students build up a range of skills that will prepare them to cope well at the job interview stage and beyond.
Detailed Information
Course Description: Link to Official Course Descriptor.
Pre-requisites: none.
Location: Edinburgh.
Semester: 2.
Syllabus:
The course will consist of a mixture of lectures and tutorial/practical work. There will be opportunities for group work.
The following topics will be covered:
- An analysis of the opportunities available to Actuarial Science, Financial Mathematics and Statistical Modelling graduates.
- Case studies of career paths taken by graduates in these subject areas.
- Professional Development Planning and the graduate selection process.
- Using Excel to solve problems of the type found in industry.
- Developing problem solving techniques for real world situations.
SCQF Level: 7.
Credits: 15.
Other Information
Help: If you have any problems or questions regarding the course, you are encouraged to contact the course leader.
Canvas: further information and course materials are available on Canvas