Actuarial Science Program Requirements for 2026-2027

B.S. in Actuarial Science

All courses that may be applied to the major requirements are included in the determination of the grade point average in the major.

Requirements

Foundational Courses – 23-24 credits

  • MATH 120C – P4 Calculus I (4)
  • MATH 122C – P4 Calculus II (4)
  • ECON 105C – P3 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
  • ECON 106C – P3 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
  • ACCT 101 – Principles of Accounting I (3)
  • ACCT 102 – Principles of Accounting II (3)
  • Choose one:
    • CSCI 161 – Foundations of Computer Science I (3)
    • PHYS 240 – Computational Science (4)

Required Courses – 34 credits

  • CSCI 260 – Introduction to Databases (3)
  • MATH 200C – Discrete Structures (3)
  • MATH 232 – Linear Algebra (3)
  • MATH 301 – Mathematical Statistics I (3)
  • MATH 302 – Mathematical Statistics II (3)
  • MATH 460 – Actuarial Math Seminar (1)
  • MATH 461 – Mathematical Finance (3)
  • MATH 450 – Mathematical Modeling (3)
  • ECON 221 – SQ Statistics I (3)
  • FINA 315 – Introduction to Corporate Finance (3)
  • Choose one
    • MATH 325 – Abstract Algebra (3)
    • MATH 421 – Principles of Real Analysis I (3)
  • Choose one
    • FINA 418 – Insurance and Risk Management (3)
    • ECON 224 – Economics of Health Care (3)

Electives – 9-10 credits

Take 3 courses from the following:

  • CSCI 231 – Data Structures and Algorithms (3)
  • ECON 314 – Introduction to Econometrics (3)
  • FINA 316 – Intermediate Financial Management I (3)
  • FINA 320 – Financial Institutions and Markets (3)
  • FINA 336 – Investments I (3)
  • FINA 470 – Strategic Financial Investments (3)
  • MATH 221C – Calculus III (4)
  • MATH 480 – Mathematics Capstone (3)
  • MATH 410 – Probability Models (3)
  • STAT 345 – Predictive Analytics (3)
  • STAT 376 – Machine Learning (3)

Note: Students majoring in Actuarial Science may not obtain a minor in Mathematics.

Note: The program requirements listed are for the current academic year. Past and future program requirements may differ.