Mathematics Major, Actuarial Track, B.A./B.S.

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Pott College of Science, Engineering and Education >> Mathematics

61 hours; 2.0 major GPA required

The curriculum leading to a degree in mathematics with an actuarial emphasis is designed to prepare the student for a career as an applied mathematician in the actuarial field. The validation by educational experiences (VEE) of the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) are met by courses in economics, applied statistics, and corporate finance. Individuals may apply for the VEE credit after completion of the required coursework (with a minimum grade of B in each course), and after passing two SOA/CAS actuarial exams. MATH 438 will provide the foundation for Exam P/1 and MATH 375 will provide the foundation for Exam FM/2.

Mathematics Core (27 hours)

MATH 230 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 235 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 253 - Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning Credits: 3
MATH 335 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MATH 362 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MATH 410 - Introduction to Analysis Credits: 3
MATH 412 - Modern Abstract Algebra I Credits: 3
MATH 438 - Theory of Probability Credits: 3

Courses Required for the Actuarial Track (25 hours)

CS 201 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming Using Java Credits: 3
ECON 208 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ECON 209 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
FIN 305 - Business Finance Credits: 3 *
FIN 461 - Financial Management Credits: 3
MATH 375 - Interest Theory and Mathematical Finance Credits: 4
STAT 475 - Time Series Credits: 3
STAT 441 - Mathematical Statistics Credits: 3

Note(s):

* There are three prerequisite courses for FIN 305 (ECON 265 , ACCT 201 , ACCT 202 ). STAT 241 will be substituted for ECON 265 .

Elective Courses (9 hours)

Select nine hours from the upper-level course offerings in mathematics or statistics, as directed by advisor (excluding MATH 291 , MATH 391 , MATH 392 , MATH 393 , STAT 436 ). No more than six hours may be selected with a STAT prefix.