ACTL30006 Intermediate Financial Mathematics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
- About 3 class hours a week
Is ACTL30006 hard?
ACTL30006: 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
Portfolio theory, utility, CAPM and arbitrage pricing, and random models of share prices for actuaries.
After it you can
- Find mean-variance efficient portfolios
- Apply and critique CAPM and factor models
- Use share price models to judge long-term risk
What you need first
ACTL20003 and ACTL20004
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Tests 10%, Final exam 70%
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Quick answers
- When is ACTL30006 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ACTL30006?
- Needs ACTL20003 and ACTL20004.
- Does ACTL30006 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Tests 10%, Final exam 70%.
- How many class hours a week does ACTL30006 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take ACTL30006 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate ACTL30006?
- 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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