
Mathematics (BA) with emphasis in Actuarial Studies
Saint Charles, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
You can put yourself in a position for a great career with a mathematics degree and an actuarial studies emphasis from Lindenwood University.
The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with Actuarial Studies Emphasis will prepare you for a career in actuarial sciences. Completing the BA in Mathematics with Actuarial Studies Emphasis at Lindenwood University will prepare you for entry-level positions in the actuarial field, but also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills that will be valuable to employers in many other technical and scientific fields.
If you are unfamiliar with actuarial science, actuaries are business professionals who use mathematical and statistical problem-solving skills to study the financial impact of risk and uncertainty. Actuaries primarily work for insurance companies, consulting firms, and government organizations. However, they also work for universities, banks and investment firms, hospitals, and many other types of organizations. Actuaries tend to earn high incomes and are always in high demand. Studies consistently rank actuary among the top jobs in the US (often as the number 1 job).
Career Opportunities
27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
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Curriculum
Major Coursework
49 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- CSC 14400 Computer Science I
- CSC 24400 Computer Science II
- MTH 24100 Statistics for Natural Science
- MTH 27100 Calculus I
- MTH 27200 Calculus II
- MTH 28500 Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing
- MTH 30300 Calculus III
- MTH 31100 Differential Equations
- MTH 31500 Linear Algebra I
- MTH 32000Abstract Algebra
- MTH 37000 Advanced Calculus
- PHY 30100 General Physics I
- PHY 30200 General Physics II
Computer/Data Science Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- CSC 10011 Introduction to Computer Science: Python
- CSC 10022 Introduction to Computer Science: Javascript
- DSCI 11000 Introduction to Data Science
Emphasis Coursework
27 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- ACCT 21010 Principles of Financial Accounting
- ECON 23020 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 23030 Principles of Macroeconomics
- FIN 32000 Principles of Finance
- MTH 32400 Theory of Financial Mathematics I
- MTH 32500 Theory of Financial Mathematics II
- MTH 34100 Probability and Mathematical Statistics I
- MTH 34200 Probability and Mathematical Statistics II
- MTH 34500 Regression Analysis