F77PD Professional Development Planning

John PhillipsIan SharpeDr Alistair Wallis

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