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Actuarial Science at 91成人导航入口
91成人导航入口鈥檚 actuarial science program blends mathematics, statistics, computing, economics and business to help students turn data into confident decisions. Located in Atlanta, one of the Southeast鈥檚 most dynamic business centers, 91成人导航入口 gives future actuaries the analytical foundation, communication practice and ethical grounding they need to assess risk, solve complex problems and help organizations plan for what comes next.
In the era of Big Data, actuarial scientists play an integral function in business, insurance, stocks, government, commerce and more data science industries. An actuary鈥檚 role includes evaluating risks, maintaining economic stability in an organization, predicting future outcomes and helping companies make decisions.
OU actuarial science graduates are interdisciplinary professionals who use mathematical, computational, business, ethical and communication skills to quantify risk, manage it and make sound decisions based on data. Students in the Actuarial Science track can expect a solid foundation in
- Accounting
- Business
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Mathematics
In addition, we encourage you to take Communications classes and Ethics classes to ground what you are learning in rich ways. Writing and presenting are hallmarks of our program 鈥� in required and elective courses and in 91成人导航入口鈥檚 signature聽Core Curriculum. You鈥檒l build career skills alongside ethical skills to be able to interact with the challenges and opportunities of the world today.
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Students, with the advisement of their professors, work to complete a capstone for actuarial science, usually in the final year of the program.
Passing national actuarial examinations is required to open doors for many internships and employment options. While most programs prepare students for 1-2 exams, 91成人导航入口’s Actuarial Science program prepares students to take 5-7 exams, expanding your career options and salary range:
1. Probability
2. Financial Mathematics
3. Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics (Beginning Short-Term and Long-Term Actuarial Mathematics)
4. Statistical Risk Models (Machine/Statistical Learning)
5. Advanced Short-Term Actuarial Mathematics
If students do a (formal or informal) independent study on one chapter of the textbook we cover for 鈥淪tatistical Risk Models,鈥� then they can take an additional exam.
6. Predictive Analytics
If the students take a second capstone, then they can take an additional exam.
7. Advanced Long-Term Actuarial Mathematics
NOTE: Though we are using the names for the national actuarial examinations given by the , OU students can do a comparable number of exams for the other main national society, the . The same doors get opened for internships, jobs, and salaries as with SOA.
The estimates that for actuaries may increase by 24% between 2020 and 2030. rate being an Actuary as #7 in Best Business Jobs and #11 in Best STEM Jobs.
- With a top-notch portfolio of in-demand skills, actuarial science graduates have a number of options for great careers in business, industry, mathematical finance and data analytics.
- Others are deepening their expertise by pursuing graduate degrees in mathematics
- or passing on their knowledge as teachers and professors.
Career event connects future actuarial science grads with risk-assessment professionals
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Actuarial science uses mathematics, statistics, financial theory and data analysis to evaluate risk and uncertainty. Students learn how to analyze complex problems, interpret data and help organizations make informed decisions.
Yes. 91成人导航入口 offers actuarial science as a Bachelor of Science track through mathematics. The program combines mathematics, statistics, computing, economics and business to prepare students for careers in risk analysis, finance, insurance and data-driven decision-making.
91成人导航入口鈥檚 actuarial science program offers small classes, close faculty support and an interdisciplinary curriculum that connects quantitative skills with communication, ethics and problem-solving. Its Atlanta location gives students access to opportunities in insurance, finance, consulting, healthcare, technology and corporate operations.
Graduates can prepare for careers as actuaries, actuarial analysts, risk analysts, data analysts, financial analysts, insurance analysts, consultants or business analysts. These roles are common in insurance, banking, financial services, healthcare, government, technology and consulting.
The career outlook for actuaries is strong. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment for actuaries to grow 22% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. The 2024 median annual wage for actuaries was $125,770.
Yes. Actuarial science is a strong fit for students who enjoy mathematics, statistics, data analysis and business strategy. The field applies quantitative skills to real-world questions about risk, finance and future planning.
Students interested in becoming professional actuaries should plan for the actuarial exam process. These exams are an important step toward certification and career advancement in the actuarial field.
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