Duration: 18 hours of classroom instruction structured in 4 day blocks;
additionally, self-study phases and exam preparation; total course duration 32 hours of work
Academic degree: Certificate from TU Graz
ECTS credit points: 2
Course language: German
Participation fee: EUR 850 (VAT-free) including course materials and drinks during breaks
Location: TU Graz
Number of participants: max. 25
- Curriculum (available in German only)
Contents
The university course includes the following three topic blocks:
- Introduction: Review of the basic concepts in accounting, structure of a balance sheet, profit and loss statements, differences between balance sheets according to the Austrian Commercial Code (UGB) and Solvency II
- IFRS 9: Regulations regarding the valuation of financial instruments and related gains and losses
- IFRS 17: Principles for the valuation and presentation of insurance contracts (overview, basic model, premiums and presentation of profits).
Successful graduates of this university course fulfil part of the economic requirements for becoming an actuary (in accordance with AVÖ requirements).
The university course is primarily aimed at graduates with a degree in mathematics who are currently working or are intending to work for insurance companies, consulting or auditing firms, or financial market supervisory authorities.
The course also provides the opportunity for continuing education and consolidation for already recognised actuaries and those working in relevant fields, such as accounting.
The prerequisite for admission to this university course is training equivalent to that of people in the target group (see Target group) or relevant professional experience in finance or insurance.
The decision on admission to the university course is made by the academic manager responsible on the basis of the qualifications submitted.
In-person stage:
- Lectures;
- Reflection and discussion;
- Application and consolidation of what has been learned through working on case studies, practical questions and problems;
Individual at-home learning: self-study and exam preparation; If needed, supplementary online stage.
Stefan THONHAUSER
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn.
Institut für Statistik
Tel.: +43 316 873 4540
stefan.thonhauser@tugraz.at
Contact
Please send your completed application form (available in German only) by e-mail or post to:
TU Graz
Life Long Learning
z.H. Sarah Meinhardt BA
Stremayrgasse 16
8010 Graz
Contact
Sarah Meinhardt
BA
TU Graz Life Long Learning
Tel.: +43 316 873 4945
lifelong.learning@tugraz.at
