B.S. Applied Mathematics & Computer Science (Actuarial & Data Science Concentration)

Actuarial science applies mathematics, statistics, economics and finance to insurance problems.
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Enhance Your Degree With a Concentration in Actuarial Science 

Use your B.S. Applied Mathematics & Computer Science degree to pave a professional path as an actuary. Actuaries use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to study uncertain future events and analyze the financial consequences of risk, especially those of concern to insurance and pension programs. Practicing actuaries are involved in the modeling and management of financial risk and contingent events, calculate insurance premiums, policy and loss reserves (liabilities), and estimate costs of future losses.

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Actuaries may work for insurance companies, consulting firms, government, employee benefits departments of large corporations, hospitals, banks and investment firms, or, more generally, in businesses that need to manage financial risk. Students pursuing a career in the insurance industry typically take at least one professional actuarial examination before graduation. For more information about actuarial science, browse the websites of the professional organizations:

B.S. Applied Mathematics & Computer Science

With your strong analytical skills, technical abilities, and hands-on experiences, you can apply math to solve real-world problems.
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Related Employers & Positions

Actuaries may work for insurance companies, consulting firms, government, employee benefits departments of large corporations, hospitals, banks and investment firms, or, more generally, in businesses that need to manage financial risk.

Job Titles

  • Actuary/Actuary Assistant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Accountant
  • Financial Manager

Companies

  • Allstate Insurance
  • Securian Financial Group
  • Sentry Insurance
  • Thrivent Financial