University Catalogues

Minor in Actuarial Science

The Minor in Actuarial Science is designed to provide students with an introduction to some of the fundamentals of actuarial mathematics, as well as extensive preparation for actuarial Exam FM and/or Exam P.

For further information about policies related to minors, see the Program Policies page.

Prerequisite Courses

Course Title Credits
MA 131Calculus I3
or MA 131L Calculus I with Lab
MA 139Calculus II3
or MA 139L Calculus II with Lab

Program Requirements

Course Title Credits
Required Courses
MA 310Actuarial Topics in Probability and Risk Management3
or MA 357 Mathematical Theory of Interest
Select three of the following for which prerequisites have been met:9
Calculus III
Discrete Probability
Regression Analysis
Continuous Probability for Risk Management
Actuarial Topics in Probability and Risk Management
Financial Calculus and Derivative Pricing
The Mathematics of Discrete Options Pricing
Mathematical Statistics
Mathematical Theory of Interest
Data Mining
Fundamentals of Short-Term Actuarial Mathematics
Fundamentals of Long-Term Actuarial Mathematics
Advanced Long Term Actuarial Mathematics
Introduction to Generalized Linear Models and Survival Analysis in Business
Total Credits12