Actuarial Science Concentration

The Actuarial Science concentration is designed for students who have a strong mathematical ability with an interest in applying their mathematical knowledge to insurance, finance, risk management, investments, and other areas of business. The program is classified by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) as an Advanced Undergraduate Actuarial Science program and is in complete compliance with the requirements set forth by the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) in the Year 2000 Syllabus and beyond. Therefore, the student can choose coursework necessary to prepare for the SOA/CAS Course/Exams 1 through 4 and SOA Course 6.

Mathematics majors preparing for the actuarial examination series and an actuarial science career should complete this professional program in Actuarial Science. The program requires that the student complete the mathematics core; upper-division actuarial science courses consisting of ACSI 4140, 4220, 4230, 4330, and two elective courses chosen from ACSI 4240, 4340, 4630, 4640 and STAT 4200; and supporting coursework consisting of STAT 4190 and 4320 and MATH 4990. The student is required to complete ACTG 3000, ECON 2410, 2420, and FIN 3610. A minor from the Jennings A. Jones College of Business is required. A minor in Insurance is strongly suggested. A Computer Science or Information Systems elective and CSCI 1170 are required.  Students should consult their advisors each semester to plan their schedules.