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For more information about the Actuarial Science department, faculty and special programs, please see the departmental webpage.

For information about careers in Actuarial Science, see What Can I Do With A Major In Actuarial Science.

The following courses are required for actuarial science majors.  The actuarial science department also has course sequence information.  For detailed course descriptions, please consult the Course Guide.

 

 

Please be aware of stated prerequisites for major courses (including business core courses) that need to be completed before taking the course.  Specific prerequisites can be found using the Course Guide.

 

 

 

1.  Admission to the School of Business

 

 

 

Course #

Course Title

Cr.

2.

Math 431

OR

Stat 309

OR

Stat 311

Introduction to the Theory of Probability

 

Introduction to Mathematical Statistics

 

Introduction to Mathematical Statistics

3

 

4

 

4

3.

Stat 310

OR

Stat 312

Introduction to Mathematical Statistics

 

Introduction to Mathematical Statistics

4

 

4

4.

Act Sci 300

Actuarial Science: Methods I

1

5.

Act Sci 301

Actuarial Science: Methods II

1

6.

Act Sci 303

Theory of Interest and Life Insurance

3

7.

Act Sci 650

Actuarial Mathematics I

3

8.

Act Sci 652

Loss Models I

3

9.

Act Sci 651

OR

Act Sci 653

Actuarial Mathematics II

 

Loss Models II

3

 

3

10.

Act Sci 654

OR

Econ 301

OR

Math 632

Regression and Time Series for Actuaries

 

Intermediate Microeconomic Theory

 

Introduction to Stochastic Processes

3

 

4

 

3

 

 

Recommended Electives

Relevant Courses

  • Math 234 (3 credits), Calculus – Function of Several Variables
  • Math 340 (3 credits), Elementary Matrix and Linear Algebra
  • Finance 320 (3 credits), Investment Theory
  • Finance 330 (3 credits), Derivative Securities

Students are encouraged to take courses listed under the Risk Management and Insurance major and courses in Computer Science.