Actuarial Science (B.S.)

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Student Learning Outcomes for Actuarial Science:

Students will be able to:

Use inductive or deductive reasoning to formulate and evaluate arguments.
Model real-world phenomena mathematically.
Utilize mathematics effectively in problem-solving strategies.
Combine and apply different strands of learning in a meaningful and substantial way.

Also required:

Evidence of successful completion, prior to graduation, of the Exam P or Exam FM examination of the Society of Actuaries (SOA). The completion of additional examinations is encouraged.

Suggested Four Year Planner:

First Year Suggested Courses:

FYS 100 - First-Year Seminar
EN 100 - PLE Writing and Language Or
EN 150 - PLE Advanced Writing and Language
AC 101 - Introduction to Accounting
CS 121 - Computer Science I
EC 101 - SSC Principles of Macroeconomics
MA 121 - MA Calculus I
MA 122 - Calculus II
MA 130 - Creative Problem Solving I
MA 262 - Financial Mathematics with Excel
Natural and Physical Science Core course (4 credits)

Second Year Suggested Courses:

Third Year Suggested Courses:

DAT 200 - Data Analytics
FIN 325 - Corporate Finance
MA 351 - Theory of Probability
MA 352 - Mathematical Statistics *
MA 355 - Problem Solving in Actuarial Science
MA 457 - Investment and Financial Markets *
MA 459 - Short Term Actuarial Mathematics *
Three Core/Elective courses (12 credits total)

Fourth Year Suggested Courses:

DAT 300 - Big Data and Statistical Analysis
DAT 315 - Machine Learning
MA 458 - Long Term Actuarial Mathematics *
MA 463 - Advanced Financial Mathematics with Excel
Three Elective courses (12 credits total)

Notes:

A student who achieved a score of 4 or better on the College Board Advanced Placement Calculus AB Examination should be placed in MA 122 in the first semester and MA 222 in the second semester. Credit will be given for MA 121.

A student who achieved a score of 4 or better on the College Board Advanced Placement Calculus BC Examination should be placed in MA 222 in the first semester consider taking MA 201 in the second semester. Credit will be given for both MA 121 and MA 122.

A student who achieved a score of 4 or better on the College Board Advanced Placement Probability and Statistics Examination will receive credit for a 3-credit course that substitutes for MA 251.

Students considering an Actuarial Science major should not take MA 105 or MA 117.

All Actuarial Science majors should take a math course every semester, even if they have AP or transfer credit for one or more calculus courses.

A C- or better is required to advanced from MA 121 to MA 122 and from MA 122 to MA 222.

Courses with a * are offered every other year. Students should take them in their Junior or Senior year.