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

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Pott College of Science, Engineering and Education >> Mathematical Sciences

70 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 or a related field. The validation by educational experiences (VEE) of the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) are met by courses in accounting and finance, economics, and mathematical statistics. 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; MATH 375 will provide the foundation for Exam FM; and STAT 265 and STAT 475 will provide the foundation for Exam SRM.

Mathematics Core (30 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
STAT 241 - Principles of Statistics Credits: 3

Courses Required for the Actuarial Track (31 hours)

STAT 255 - Introduction to Statistical Computing Credits: 3 OR
CS 258 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming Using C# Credits: 3
STAT 265 - Applied Regression Analysis Credits: 3
ACCT 201 - Accounting Principles I Credits: 3
ACCT 202 - Accounting Principles II Credits: 3
ECON 208 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ECON 209 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
FIN 305 - Business Finance Credits: 3 *
MATH 375 - Interest Theory and Mathematical Finance Credits: 4
STAT 441 - Mathematical Statistics Credits: 3
STAT 475 - Time Series Credits: 3

Note(s):

* There are two prerequisite courses for FIN 305 (ECON 265 and 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, as directed by advisor (excluding MATH 291 , MATH 391 , MATH 392 , MATH 393 ).