The University of St. Thomas

Bachelors of Science in Actuarial Science

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

Mathematics:

  • MATH 113, 114, 200: Calculus I, II Multi-Variable 
  • MATH 240 (Linear Algebra)
  • MATH 313 (Probability)  
  • MATH 314 (Mathematical Statistics)

Actuarial Science:

  • ACSC 264 (Theory of Interest)
  • ACSC 320 (Risk Management & Insurance)
  • ACSC 351 (Foundations of Actuarial Mathematics)
  • ACSC 352 (Actuarial Contingencies)

At least one of:

  • MATH 333 (Applied Statistical Methods: Regression, Time Series, Forecasting)
  • MATH 385 (Mathematical Methods of Numerical Analysis)
  • ACSC 464 (Mathematical Finance)

Business Administration & Economics:

  • ACCT 210 (Introduction to Financial Accounting)
  • ECON 252 (Principles of Microeconomics)
  • FINC 321 (Financial Management)
  • FINC 325 (Investments)

Allied requirements:

  • CISC 130 (Intro to Programming and Problem Solving in the Sciences)

      One of:

  • ENGL 200 or above
  • COJO 100 (Public Speaking)
  • COJO 105 (Communication in the Workplace)

Supporting courses at the University of St. Thomas, which may be taken as electives, (or, in some cases, to satisfy general VEE requirements) include:

  • ECON 251 (Principles of Macroeconomics)
  • ECON 311 (Forecasting)
  • ECON 351 (Macroeconomic Theory)
  • ECON 352 (Microeconomic Theory)
  • ECON 355 (Game Theory)
  • BLAW 301 (The Legal Environment of Business)
  • FINC 324 (Advanced Financial Management)
  • FINC 400’s Investment Courses
  • FINC 752 (Global Insurance and Risk Financing)
  • MKTG 300 (Principles of Marketing)
  • CISC 450 (Database Design)
  • HIST 384 (Uses of History:  Decision-Making)

Special Registration Notes

Math 313, Probability: should be taken no later than the spring semester of your sophomore year to avoid difficulties with scheduling.

FINC 321, Financial Management Prerequisites:
Actuarial Science majors need ACCT 210, MATH 314, ECON 252. You must obtain permission to register for this course from the College of Business Undergraduate Administration office.
(Georgia Fisher, 651-962-5547, gsfisher@stthomas.edu

Courses offered only once a year

Fall Semester Spring Semester
ACSC 320 MATH 313
MATH 314 ACSC 264
ACSC 351 ACSC 352
ACSC 464 MATH 333