Minor in Actuarial Science

About the Minor

The minor in actuarial science is designed to provide students with the quantitative and analytical skills required to obtain an entry level position in the actuarial sciences profession. The coursework will help prepare students for the first two actuarial exams (probability and financial mathematics). Moreover, student will select a track whose courses and can be applied towards VEE (Validation by Education Experience) credit requirements from professional actuarial societies in one of the the areas of Mathematical Statistics, Accounting and Finance, or Economics.

Admission Requirements

Students are required to declare a major before declaring a minor. Students admitted directly into a specific major at the time of matriculation may declare a minor beginning in their second semester. All requirements for the minor must be completed either concurrently with or prior to the completion of the primary major requirements. This ensures that students fulfill the expectations of their primary field of study while completing any additional areas of academic specialization.

Minor Requirements

Required Courses
Mathematical and Actuarial Fundamentals
MATH 1201Calculus I4.0
MATH 1202Calculus II4.0
MATH 2801Probability and Statistics I3.0
MATH 2811Actuarial Science: Financial Mathematics3.0
MATH 2812Actuarial Science: Probability3.0
VEE Specialization Courses6.0-9.0
Complete one of the following course sequences
Mathematical Statistics Option
Multivariable Calculus
Probability and Statistics II
Economics Option
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Accounting and Finance Option
Accounting for Professionals
Introduction to Finance
Accounting and Finance Option (Accounting Majors)
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Introduction to Finance
Total Credits23.0-26.0

Additional Information

For more information about this program, please contact the College of Arts and Sciences