In today’s technology-driven world, actuaries are faced with increasingly diverse professional opportunities. To address this, we have implemented the Quest model in UNSW’s first-year actuarial class, which attracts over 400 students annually. This innovative model merges rigorous mathematical principles with mini-case studies drawn from real-world scenarios. Utilizing GitHub Classroom, we enhance student engagement by allowing them to maintain a course portfolio and showcase their exemplary work through publicly hosted repositories on GitHub, provided they choose to display their projects.

As part of our international outreach, the Education Working Group of the Global Actuarial Initiative (GAIN), a joint effort between Milliman and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has tailored the Quest model to meet the needs of students in areas traditionally lacking actuarial representation, including Ethiopia, Tanzania, Nepal and Vietnam. These customizations specifically aim to overcome regional obstacles and motivate students by showcasing the extensive opportunities within the actuarial profession. The impact of this initiative extends well beyond academic enhancement. It plays a crucial role in fostering a diverse and innovative global actuarial community by rendering actuarial education more accessible and inclusive.

Authors:
Xiao Xu, University of New South Wales, Australia

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Posted by James Alexander Gordon

Last updated: 2023-02-23 23:45:00

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