Mathematics: Actuarial Science
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Mathematics: Actuarial Science (BS) Degree Map
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Outcomes & Careers
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$113k
Actuary
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the mean annual salary for am actuary is $113,990.
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$99k
Statistician
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the mean annual salary for a statistician is $99,960.
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$139k
Financial Manager
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the mean annual salary for a financial manager is $139,790.
In the actuarial science program, you’ll have choices for applying your studies to different applications or for specializing in different disciplines. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
Required Courses
- AC221 Principles of Accounting I (3)
- AC222 Principles of Accounting II (3)
- EC215 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
- EC225 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
- FI361 Financial Management (3)
- MA140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5)
- MA145 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4)
- MA160 Introduction to Mathematical Ideas (3)
- MA223 Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)
- MA244 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (4)
- MA250 Foundations of Mathematics (3)
- MA323 Statistical Methods (3)
- MA345 Linear Algebra (3)
- MA375 Theory of Interest (3)
- MA385 Financial Mathematics (3)
- MA425 Applied Regression Analysis (3)
- MA523 Probability and Statistics I (3)
- MA524 Probability and Statistics II (3)
- MA526 Actuarial Seminar (3)
- MA530 Statistical Learning (3)
- MA575 Time Series/Forecasting (3)
- MA585 Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics I (3)
Choose 3 hours - programming course:
- CS101 Introduction to Computer Programming (3)
- MA334 Mathematical Programming (3)
Choose 12 hours:
- EC351 Applied Economic Models (3)
- EC490 Business Forecasting (3)
- FI351 Principles of Insurance (3)
- FI362 Advanced Financial Management (3)
- FI368 Investments (3)
- MA350 Differential Equations I (3)
- MA475 Multivariate Methods (3)
- MA550 Differential Equations (3)
- MA580 Experimental Design and Analysis of Variance (3)
- MK301 Principles of Marketing (3)
- MK348 Brand Marketing (3)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
Freshman Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- AC221 (3)
- MA140 (5)
- MA160 (3)
Spring Semester (16 Hours)
- AC222 (3)
- MA145 (4)
- MA223 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- EC215 (3)
- MA244 (4)
- MA250 (3)
- MA323 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- EC225 (3)
- MA345 (3)
- CS101/MA334 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Junior Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- MA375 (3)
- MA425 (3)
- MA523 (3)
- MA530 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- FI361(3)
- MA385 (3)
- MA524 (3)
- MA526 (3)
- MA575 (3)
Senior Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- Major Elective (3)
- Major Elective (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- MA585 (3)
- Major Elective (3)
- Major Elective (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
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