Master's in Actuarial Science Program (MS)

The master's degree (MS) in Actuarial Science at the Wisconsin School of Business is an advanced degree, which consists of completion of 30 credits, to prepare students for their career as an actuary.   Students accepted into the MS program will typically have passed one or two actuarial exams prior to starting the program or will have taken coursework that allows them to sit for their first exam as they start the program.

As a part of one of the most respected actuarial science programs in the country, students pursuing their MS degree in actuarial science receive all of the same great benefits as students pursuing their undergraduate degree. Master's students prepare for the Actuarial Exams and satisfy the Validation by Educational Experience.

Students in our master's program also receive additional benefits. To fulfill their degree requirements, MS students have an opportunity to take advanced courses in other related subjects such as finance and risk management from highly respected faculty at UW-Madison. Students in the MS program also have dedicated work space Grainger Hall, the home of the Wisconsin School of Business. Students can use this space for preparing for class, completing computer-based projects or studying for exams.  Students in the MS Program also have a department faculty member assigned to them as an advisor to support and guide them while at the Wisconsin School of Business.

For more information about admissions and degree requirements for the MS program, see the Specialized Master's Degree page at the Wisconsin School of Business.