BSc in Actuarial and Mathematical Sciences
Albany, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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Introduction
Assess Risk and Solve Financial Problems
Learn how to analyze probabilities, risks, and potential outcomes. You will master the mathematical theory and apply your knowledge to solve financial problems as an actuary. UAlbany's bachelor’s in actuarial and mathematical sciences program will prepare you for a career in areas including insurance, pension, finance, government, and business.
Curriculum
Program of Study
Coursework focuses on key areas like computer science, statistics, accounting, and economics, giving you the knowledge and confidence to pass the National Actuarial Examinations. Excelling in these exams is essential to securing employment in the actuary field.
Combined Major and minor sequence (64 credits)
Mathematics Courses (37 credits)
- Calculus I or Algebra and Calculus II
- Calculus II
- Calculus of Several Variables
- Linear Algebra
- Introduction to Proofs and corequisite Information Literacy in Mathematics and Statistics
- Theory of Interest
- Probability for Statistics
- Statistics
- Life Contingencies I
- Applied Stochastic Processes
- Applied Statistics
Computer Science Courses (6 credits)
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Data Processing Principles
- Scientific Computing
- Object-Oriented Programming for Data Processing Applications
- Data Structures
Business Courses (6 credits)
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Management
Economics Courses (15 credits)
- Principles of Economics I: Microeconomics
- Principles of Economics II: Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Financial Economics
Honors Program
A student may be admitted formally to the Department’s honors program in actuarial science at any time after the sophomore year. However, any student who is interested in the program should see the Director of the Actuarial Science Program as early as possible for informal advisement concerning the honors thesis.
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Career Opportunities
With a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial and Mathematical Sciences, you will be prepared to work in the actuarial industry or a closely related field such as health insurance, life insurance, property insurance, pension and retirement benefits, and enterprise risk. Potential job titles include:
- Insurance underwriter
- Budget analyst
- Auditor
- Statistician
- Financial advisor