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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Communications
Module Code MS517
School School of Mathematics
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Colm Fitzgerald
Semester 2: Colm Fitzgerald
Autumn: Colm Fitzgerald
Module TeacherColm Fitzgerald
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The aim of the communications subject is to ensure that successful candidates have an ability to present fundamental actuarial ideas and arguments to others outside the Actuarial Profession. The subject touches on but does not cover matters relating to professionalism, analysis of complex situations or ability to apply actuarial judgement.

Learning Outcomes



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture30No Description
Independent learning time45No Description
Total Workload: 75

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
CA3 Syllabus of the Institute of Actuaries.
CA3 Syllabus of the Institute of Actuaries.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment50% Examination Weight50%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
    Other Resources
    None
    Array
    Programme or List of Programmes
    GCAAGrad Certificate Actuarial Applications
    Timetable this semester: Timetable for MS517
    Date of Last Revision08-JUN-11
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