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Actuarial Science Major (B.S.)
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Actuarial Science Major B.S.

The Actuarial Science Major B.S. prepares students for entering the actuarial profession and related careers in the insurance industry. You should be prepared to pass at least two actuarial examinations before graduation.

The program has a strong finance component, and with the addition of FIN 3270 and FIN 3410 it satisfies the requirements for a Finance Minor. When planning a course of study in actuarial science, it is strongly recommended that you consult an advisor in the Mathematics Department.

Visit to see why actuarial science consistently ranks as one of the top five careers in the United States and to learn about the Society of Actuaries examinations. Graduates from the program also find employment opportunities in other businesses where it is important to manage risk.

 

Careers with an Actuarial Science Degree

The actuarial profession is consistently rated as one of the most desirable. Graduates of the actuarial sciences program are experts in managing risk in multiple industries. The diverse skills students gain with this degree will prepare them to pursue work in the insurance industry, whose function relies on the risk assessment skills of actuaries.

Graduates also find satisfying work within financial services (i.e. investment management, banking), health administration, energy corporations (i.e. utilities, oil, gas), environmental organizations, and the transportation sector. Additional employers of actuarial sciences graduates include, but are not limited to, institutions of higher education, public accounting firms, labor unions, and investment firms.

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Admission Requirements

This program has no requirements beyond University admission and transfer requirements. However, it is strongly recommended that students satisfy at least one of the following before entering the program:

  • Have a least a 30 ACT Math score or a SAT Math score of 680 or above
  • Have scored at least a 3 on the AP Calculus AB exam
  • Have scored at least a 4 on the AP Statistics exam

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Actuarial Science B.S. Courses & Curriculum

For a B.S. degree with a major in actuarial science, a student must complete a total of at least 40 semester credit hours of mathematics courses.

Students take Calculus I, II and III, plus required courses in Probability, Linear Algebra, Statistics and Actuarial Science. In addition, students take courses in Discrete Math, Computing, Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Management.

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Throughout the week, participants engaged in a variety of academic sessions, field trips and interactive workshops, all tailored to equip them for the challenges of rigorous science and math courses.

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