The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Mathematics, Actuarial Science Concentration, B.S.

Coursework in this program provides students with the core foundation for several of the professional actuarial exams. Required courses in economics, finance, and applied statistical methods also meet the Society of Actuaries requirements for Validation by Educational Experience (VEE).

Mathematics, Actuarial Science Concentration, B.S. at a Glance

A Mathematics degree requires 120 credit hours. Math majors in the Actuarial Science concentration take 12 credit hours of calculus, linear algebra, an introductory computer programming course, and 24 credits of concentration coursework in mathematics and statistics and 12 credits in Business electives, relevant to actuaries. Many of the courses can count for VEE (Validation by Educational Experience) credit and the B.S. prepares students for at least five of the Society of Actuaries exams, which helps students progress towards their accreditation credentials by actuary societies.

The Unifying Language of Mathematics

Mathematics is a language, a science, an art form, and a tool of tremendous power. Today every educated person needs at least a familiarity with the language of mathematics to understand the growth of technology in almost every aspect of our society. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics seeks to introduce students to this vast area of knowledge and assist its students to develop:

• Understanding of concepts, structure, and style of mathematics;
• The ability to reason deductively and inductively; and
• Facility with the applications of mathematics.