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Mathematics: Actuarial Emphasis, B.S.

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This major is administered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences .

Consists of at least 50 credits.

Collateral Business and Computer Science requirements

(required, but not part of the major)

Required

CIS 102 - Practicum in Computing 1 cr. (Spreadsheet or Database)
CNMT 110 - Object-Oriented Programming 4 cr.
ACCT 210 - Introductory Financial Accounting 3 cr.

Take one of the following courses

Mathematics Foundation, 20 credits

MATH 120 - Calculus I 4 cr.
MATH 121 - Calculus II 4 cr.
MATH 213 - Introduction to Linear Algebra 4 cr.
MATH 222 - Calculus III 4 cr.
MATH 300 - Introduction to Proof 4 cr.

Core, 21 credits

Complete all of the following:

Probability and Statistics

Theory of Interest

MATH 362 - Theory of Interest 3 cr.

Economics

Finance

BUS 350 - Principles of Finance 3 cr.
BUS 353 - Investments 3 cr.

Breadth Electives, 9-10 credits

Take 3 additional credits from

MATH 305 - Discrete Mathematics 3 cr.
MATH 310 - Operations Research I 3 cr.
MATH 315 - Operations Research II 3 cr.
MATH 320 - Differential Equations 3 cr.
MATH 323 - Mathematical Analysis 3 cr.
MATH 324 - Complex Variables 3 cr.
MATH 327 - Advanced Calculus 3 cr.
MATH 330 - Intermediate Linear Algebra 3 cr.
MATH 331 - Abstract Algebra - Rings and Fields 3 cr.
MATH 332 - Abstract Algebra - Group Theory 3 cr.
MATH 367 - Mathematics of Decision and Choice 3 cr.

Take 3-4 additional credits from

one additional course from the Breadth Electives above
MATH 390 - Special Topics in Mathematics 1-3 cr.
MATH 395 - Seminar 1 cr.
MATH 499 - Independent Study Credit based on scope of project.
BUS 343 - Principles of Insurance 3 cr.
BUS 352 - Financial Management 3 cr.
BUS 356 - Corporate Risk Management 3 cr.
ECON 310 - Introductory Econometrics 3 cr.
ECON 360 - Money and Financial Markets 3 cr.

Communication in the Major

MATH 300 - Introduction to Proof 4 cr.
and
MATH 380 - History of Mathematics 3 cr. or
MATH 381 - Mathematical Research Methods 3 cr. or
an approved course from Busienss or Economics which satisfies an oral communication component.

Capstone Experience

Take an actuarial exam; also take:

MATH 358 - Seminar to Prepare for Actuarial Exam P or 1 2 cr. (course requirement is waived if you pass actuarial exam).