Actuarial Science (B.S.)

Actuarial Science majors are required to take:

• MA 121 - MA Calculus I
• MA 122 - Calculus II
• MA 130 - Creative Problem Solving I
• MA 201 - Linear Algebra
• MA 222 - Calculus III
• MA 235 - Introduction to Mathematical Proofs
• MA 251 - MA Probability and Statistics
• MA 252 - Statistical Methods in Research
• MA 255 - Financial Mathematics
• MA 351 - Theory of Probability
• MA 352 - Mathematical Statistics
• MA 355 - Problem Solving in Actuarial Science

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• Two from the following:

• MA 457 - Investment and Financial Markets
• MA 458 - Long Term Actuarial Mathematics
• MA 459 - Short Term Actuarial Mathematics

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• AC 101 - Introduction to Accounting
• EC 101 - SSC Principles of Macroeconomics
• EC 102 - SSC Principles of Microeconomics
• FIN 325 - Corporate Finance
• CS 121 - Computer Science I (should be taken as early as possible)

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.

First Year Suggested Courses:

• FYS 100 - First-Year Seminar

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• EN 100 - PLE Writing and Language or
• EN 150 - PLE Advanced Writing and Language

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• 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)

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.