Mathematics Major: Actuarial Science Track

The Department of Mathematics offers a comprehensive degree in Actuarial Science, encompassing the study of mathematics, finance, insurance, and risk management. This is a highly lucrative area of specialty for students taking both mathematics and business courses. Students who wish to consider Actuarial Science should take as a minimum the Calculus sequence (MH 121, MH 122, and MH 223), MH 213, MH 341, and MH 441 to be able to qualify for the first Actuarial Examination. For the second Actuarial Examination, students need to have taken at least EC 202, EC 201, and FI 300 along with MH 364 and MH 365.

Mathematics: 33 Hours

MH 213. Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MH 223. Multivariable Calculus Credits: 4
MH 224. Applied Differential Equations Credits: 3
MH 300. Introduction to Advanced Mathematics Credits: 3
MH 308. Seminar in Mathematics Credits: 1
MH 341. Probability and Statistics Credits: 4
MH 364. Mathematics of Finance Credits: 3
MH 365. Mathematics of Interest Theory Credits: 3
MH 422. Real Analysis Credits: 3
MH 441. Mathematical Statistics Credits: 3
MH 442. Mathematical Methods of Statistics Credits: 3

Business: 30 Hours

AC 211. Accounting I Credits: 3
AC 212. Accounting II Credits: 3
CET 210. Introduction to CET Credits: 3
CET 300. Programming I Credits: 3
EC 201. Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
EC 202. Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
FI 300. Finance Credits: 3
FI 310. Managerial Finance Credits: 3
FI 340. Equity Investments Credits: 3
FI 380. Computerized Financial Modeling with VBA Credits: 3
Note: It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the 120-hour threshhold has been met. Additional elective hours may be required.