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Department of Mathematics

The minor in actuarial science provides students with the necessary background coursework for careers in a field whose demand is constantly on the rise. The minor is open to students from all majors. It offers an opportunity for students to develop skills expected of entry level actuaries; equipping them with the tools to help companies and businesses to better anticipate and manage risk. This minor also provides reasonable preparation for the first two actuarial examinations.

Minor Requirements

A minimum of 22 credits are required.

Course List
Code Title Credits
MATH 122Calculus II4
MATH 481Theory of Interest3
STAT 381Probability and Statistical Inference3
ECON 201BPrinciples of Macroeconomics3
ECON 202BPrinciples of Microeconomics3
Select 6-7 credits of the following:6-7
ACCT 301
Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT 302
Intermediate Accounting II
CPSC 310
Computer Information Systems
ECON 303
Microeconomics
ECON 304
Macroeconomics
ECON 321
Money And Banking
ECON 322A
Investment Analysis
MATH 351A
Numerical Analysis I
MATH 352A
Numerical Analysis II
STAT 382
Probability and Statistical Inference
Total Credits22-23

Mathematics Faculty

Julius N. Esunge, Chair
Randall D. Helmstutler, Career Advisor for Pure Mathematics
Jangwoon Lee, Career Advisor for Applied Mathematics
Debra L. Hydorn, Career Advisor for Statistics

Professors

Julius N. Esunge
Debra L. Hydorn
Janusz Konieczny
Jangwoon Lee
J. Larry Lehman
Keith E. Mellinger
Suzanne Sumner

Associate Professors

Melody B. Denhere
Randall D. Helmstutler

Senior Lecturers

Jennifer M. Magee

Lecturers

Keith A. Nabb

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