Bachelor of Science
The Actuarial Science major provides students with a strong analytical foundation with which to solve the problems encountered in the quantification of risk and the management of investments. To be a successful actuary, a strong business and finance background must be combined with the analytical skills developed in mathematics and economics courses. The courses selected below will prepare students for successful careers in the field of actuarial science and prepare them for the first two actuarial examinations required by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CSA) and the Society of Actuaries (SOA). An internship experience is included that will give students the opportunity to take the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom and apply them in a work place environment.
A major in actuarial science will prepare students for a professional career that is consistently rated among the top professions in terms of employment outlook, salary, professional development, and job satisfaction.
Please check the Mathematics section for Actuarial Science course descriptions.
Mathematics Courses: 35 semester hours
| MTH2210 | Calculus I (4) |
| MTH2220 | Calculus II (4) |
| MTH2230 | Calculus III (4) |
| MTH3100 | Theory of Interest (3) |
| MTH3200 | Actuarial Mathematics I (2) |
| MTH3220 | Actuarial Mathematics II (2) |
| MTH3240 | Probability and Statistics I (3) |
| MTH3250 | Linear Algebra (3) |
| MTH3260 | Probability and Statistics II (3) |
| MTH4940 | Internship (4) |
| MTH4950 | Senior Seminar in Actuarial Science (3) |
Business Courses: 24 semester hours
| ACC2010 | Principles of Financial Accounting (3) |
| ACC2020 | Principles of Management Accounting (3) |
| ECN2010 | Principles of Microeconomics (3) |
| ECN2020 | Principles of Macroeconomics (3) |
| BUS3400 | Principles of Finance (3) |
| BUS3430 | Intermediate Corporate Finance (3) |
| BUS4250 | Investments and Portfolio Management (3) |
Choose one:
| BUS3220 | Management Information Systems (3) |
| BUS3520 | Advanced Software Applications (3) |
Academic information on departmental websites reflects the university's most current curriculum. The print version of the catalog, which is also posted online, may differ from this information.
