精算学证书
Actuarial science is a branch of 数学ematics 和 statistics that focuses on risk 和 managing risk. Consistently ranked among the top four jobs in the Jobs Rated Almanac, actuarial careers are some of the most sought-after 和 high-paying positions in the market today. The actuarial science certificate is designed for 数学 和 商业与经济 主要s preparing for careers in actuarial science, statistics, business, or economics. Actuaries work within the insurance, banking, accounting, technology, 和 education industries.
为什么选择北园?
Through North Park’s interdisciplinary academic approach, you’ll gain important life skills like the ability to communicate, 合作, 和 analyze 和 solve problems—数学ematical or otherwise—that will help you succeed in a career as an actuary.
Working as an actuary requires passing at least the first professional actuarial exam, covering probability 和 basic statistics. With relevant classes 和 professors who will get to know you personally in small classes, the actuarial science certificate will prepare you for the exam 和 help get you connected to actuarial firms. Once hired, you will be able to take the remaining exams within five years.
证书的要求
The certificate requires a total of 24 credits; some requirements may be fulfilled by transfer credits. Students must also complete the requirements for a full 主要 in order to graduate from North Park 和 receive this certificate. The classes listed below are required of all students, 和 are best taken in the order listed, 由于注意到的先决条件:
- STAT 1490 – Introductory Statistics (4 sh) Prerequisite: MATH 1005 or MATH 1010
- 数学1510 -微积分I Prerequisite: MATH 1150 or Math placement test
- 数学1520 -微积分II(4学分) 先决条件:数学1510
- MATH 3050 – Vector Calculus (4 sh) 先决条件:1520
- MATH 3150 – Statistical Theory (4 sh) [Prerequisite: 数学1520和统计1490
- 数学4970 -实习(4学分) Prerequisite: MATH 3050 和 MATH 3150
Get course descriptions for these classes on the 数学ematics 主要 page.
精算考试
The first exam on probability is a three-hour multiple-choice test covering calculus-based probability 和 statistics. The exam is administered by the Society of Actuaries or the Casualty Actuarial Society, 和 is offered five times per year via computer-based testing. Students can take this exam after completing MATH 3050 和 MATH 3150.
注意: Passing actuarial exams is essential for actuarial career, as most employers prefer to hire c和idates who have passed at least the first two exams.
与教师见面
在三十多年的时间里. 艾伦Iliff has enjoyed teaching 数学ematics 和 computer science in small classes that put him in direct contact with students.