Undergraduate Certificate in Actuarial Science
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a certificate in Actuarial Science. It is available to any non-Actuarial Science major (or student who holds a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution). Students studying statistics, mathematics, or other quantitative STEM disciplines will find their primary coursework matches well with the prerequisites and courses required for the certificate. The certificate provides students with the necessary background in statistics, mathematics, and the basic principles of finance for a career in actuarial science while obtaining advanced technical and analytical skills in their chosen major. Students completing the certificate will have the background to pass 4 of the preliminary exams in the profession, will have obtained the specialized knowledge required for success in the field, and will be prepared to work for and with businesses with a financial focus, such as insurance, banking, and investments.
Requirements for Certificate in Actuarial Science
For questions, contact the Academic Advisor, Christina Brady.