ACTL20005 Intermediate Financial Mathematics
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
Is ACTL20005 hard?
ACTL20005: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it harder: Final exam 70%, You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How investors choose portfolios and how asset prices are modelled, plus an intro to ruin theory and claims triangles.
After it you can
- Find efficient portfolios using mean–variance analysis
- Apply and critique CAPM and factor models
- Project claims from a run-off triangle
What you need first
ACTL20001 and MAST20004
Take in the same semester or earlier
MAST20005
Can’t be taken together with
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How it’s assessed
Tests 10%, Assignments 20%, Final exam 70%
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Quick answers
- When is ACTL20005 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking ACTL20005?
- Needs ACTL20001 and MAST20004. Must be taken before or alongside it: MAST20005.
- Does ACTL20005 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Tests 10%, Assignments 20%, Final exam 70%.
- Can I take ACTL20005 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate ACTL20005?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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