Welcome to More Than Maths websites

Are you good at mathematics?

Do you have good communication skills?

Do you like problem solving?

Are you self-motivated and goal-orientated?

Do you want a career that is dynamic and challenging?

If so, you may be considering a rewarding career as an Actuary!

Welcome to MoreThanMaths.org - this web page has been developed by the Institute of Actuaries of Australia

·          to help answer some frequently asked questions; and

·          to provide comprehensive information for parents, students and careers advisors about  the actuarial profession and the educational path way to becoming an actuary.

What is an Actuary?

An actuary is a business professional who applies mathematical, statistical, economic and financial analysis to a wide range of practical business problems.  In addition, as career executives, many actuaries participate in the operational management of financial institutions.

Click here for Career Information

Click here for an American perspective of what an actuary does.

Useful Links

Universities

The following Australian Universities offer programs in Actuarial Studies:

University of New South Wales

Macquarie University

Australian National University

University of Melbourne

Monash University

Curtin University

University Student Associations

Many universities have student associations:

Actuarial Society of UNSW

Actuarial Students Society at Macquarie University

Actuarial Students’ Association ANU

Actuarial Students’ Society (Melbourne University)

Professional Bodies

Institute of Actuaries Australia

Overseas professional bodies include:

International Actuarial Association (Global)

Institute of Actuaries (UK)

American Academy of Actuaries (USA)

Casualty Actuarial Society (USA)

Society of Actuaries (USA)
 

 Career Resources

http://www.beanactuary.org/

Speaker's Kit, How about being an Actuary? (PowerPoint Presentation)