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ACCT 210 - Financial Accounting
Credits: 3
This course develops a foundational understanding of the impact of business events on financial statements by providing working knowledge of basic accounting theory and concepts. Topics include the role of accounting in decision making; the recording procedures that accountants use to organize information for financial statement preparation; and analytical tools and accounting principles to aid in reading and interpreting financial statements.
Prerequisite: ISYS-100 and MATH-116 or higher (excludes MATH-141)
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ACCT 211 - Managerial Accounting
Credits: 3
This course provides an exploration of accounting concepts used by managers and leaders within organizations. Emphasis is placed on the impact of financial information in planning, decision making, and control. This course will address cost classifications, product and service costing methods and systems, profit planning, measuring performance, and the impact on all stakeholders.
Prerequisite: ACCT-210
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ACCT 270 - Intro to Accounting in the St. Louis Region
Credits: 1
This unique field-based course explores accounting in many professional settings. Students visit a number of companies and hear speakers from a variety of organizations including manufacturing facilities, not-for-profit organizations and a Fortune 500 company. Course requirements include the preparation of a portfolio and a project.
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ACCT 309 - Advanced Managerial Accounting
Credits: 3
This course enhances students’ understanding of accounting concepts used by managers in decision-making. Students obtain, use, and critically evaluate financial and non-financial information to make effective business decisions considering strategic, technological, and environmental factors.
Prerequisite: ENGL-104 OR ENGL-204H, ACCT-211, ECON-203 (or ECON-201 or ECON-202), MGMT-321
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ACCT 310 - Forensic Accounting and Ethics 1
Credits: 3
The course introduces the field of accounting ethics, forensic accounting, and fraud detection and examination. Course content includes an introduction to fraudulent financial reporting, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, economic damages, business valuation, money laundering, terrorism, and cybersecurity.
Prerequisite: ACCT-211; BUS-280; ENGL-104 OR ENGL-204H
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ACCT 313 - Introduction to Tax
Credits: 3
The course introduces the basic principles and concepts of income taxes, on both an individual and business level. Students will become acquainted with research skills needed to locate appropriate tax law sources and apply principles and concepts to tax return preparation.
Prerequisite: ACCT-211
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ACCT 315 - Financial Data Analytics
Credits: 3
This course builds the foundation in critical thinking, financial data analytics, digital acumen, and ethical mindset necessary for success as an accounting professional in today’s ever-changing business environment. Throughout the course, students use the IMPACT cycle of data analytics to identify business questions that can be addressed with data, collect and then transform data into information using various software applications, communicate insights to stakeholders, and make decisions based on the business intelligence that results from this process.
Prerequisite: ACCT-211
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ACCT 318 - Financial Reporting I
Credits: 3
The course provides an in-depth study of financial accounting topics, including the application of time value concepts; valuation of inventories; acquisition and disposition of plant, property, and equipment; intangible assets; and revenue recognition. The transition from U.S. GAAP to IFRS is also discussed.
Prerequisite: ACCT-211
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ACCT 319 - Financial Reporting II
Credits: 3
This course provides an in-depth study of accounting topics, including stockholders’ equity issues, earnings per share valuation, investments, current and long-term liabilities, accounting for income taxes, pensions, leases, post-retirement benefits, and statement of cash flows. The transition from U.S. GAAP to IFRS is also discussed.
Prerequisite: ACCT-318
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ACCT 370 - Accounting in the Saint Louis Region
Credits: 3
This unique field-based course explores accounting in many professional settings. Students visit a number of companies and hear speakers from a variety of organizations including manufacturing facilities, not- for-profit organizations, and a Fortune 500 company.
Note: Course requirements include the preparation of a portfolio and paper.
Prerequisite: ACCT-210
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ACCT 412 - Business Taxes
Credits: 3
This course will cover the framework of the federal income tax system and how taxes impact the decision-making process. The class will focus on the fundamental concepts of common tax regulations and provide a broad overview of the taxation of corporations, individuals, and the flow-through entities. Other topics include the current tax environment, taxation of sole proprietorships, and fringe benefits and investment assets.
Prerequisite: ACCT-211
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ACCT 414 - Corporate Income Tax
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the federal income taxation of regular corporations, S corporations, and partnerships. Coverage includes tax administration and filing procedures, liability determination, preparation of tax returns, tax research, and tax planning considerations.
Prerequisite: ACCT-313 or ACCT-412
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ACCT 415 - Accounting Information Systems
Credits: 3
This course introduces students to Accounting Information Systems concepts and applications. Topics covered include system development life cycle, AIS design and development, accounting database design, business process analysis, accounting applications, IT security and controls, and accounting requirements for the development of intelligent systems.
Prerequisite: ACCT-211
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ACCT 417 - Financial Reporting 3
Credits: 3
This course covers advanced-level accounting subjects including business combinations, partnerships and accounting for multi-national entities, and segment and interim reporting.
Prerequisite: ACCT-319
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ACCT 423 - Auditing
Credits: 3
This course covers the theory and application of required standards and appropriate procedures used by the independent accountant to give various degrees of assurance to an organization’s financial information and operations, with a focus on external auditing. The auditor’s responsibilities, work paper preparation, and ethical standards are included in this course.
Prerequisite: ACCT-318
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ACCT 424 - Internal Audit
Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the role and functions of the internal auditor, including compliance and operational auditing; standards, procedures and codes of conduct; organization and administration; internal control issues and risk assessment; and relationships with management and the external auditors.
Prerequisite: ACCT-423
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ACCT 426 - Emerging Technologies in Accounting and Finance
Credits: 3
The Financial Services and Accounting industries are in the process of being turned upside down by emerging technologies known as “FinTech”. This course is an opportunity to not only learn about these technologies but also to understand what is driving these changes and to consider what the future might hold for careers in these industries. Among other technologies, students will learn about Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and Artificial Intelligence. Students will also connect with professionals to understand how they are navigating the FinTech landscape and which skills students will need to gain to succeed in this new reality. This is not a “calculation” course - instead, time will be spent reading, watching, researching, and - most importantly - communicating findings.
Cross-listed: FIN-426
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ACCT 435 - Quickbooks for the Accounting Professional
Credits: 3
Students learn basic and advanced features of QuickBooks small business accounting software. Topics include how accounting professionals work efficiently with multiple QuickBooks clients, customizing QuickBooks to meet client requirements, reviewing and adjusting client balances, managing client’s fixed assets, using the audit trail to track client errors, implementing security and controls, and using remote access.
Prerequisite: ACCT-211
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ACCT 440 - Enterprise Risk Mgmt and Controls
Credits: 1
The focus of this course is on understanding an entity and its environment, including the identification and assessment of risk. Topics covered include the COSO framework, entity level controls, and the effect that information technology has on an organization’s controls.
Prerequisite: ACCT-211
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ACCT 455 - Advanced IT Audit
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to help prepare students for a successful career in public practice, industry or government by understanding how to audit, use and participate in the design of accounting information systems. The course will also help students learn how to assess and consider the impact of IT governance, risk and compliance on accounting functions, focusing on how IT affects business processes and controls.
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ACCT 456 - Financial Statement Analysis I
Credits: 1
This course provides the skills necessary to become familiar with the content of financial information provided in an annual report and the most common filings required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Topics also covered include analyzing the balance sheet and income statement, profitability, traditional ratio analysis and interpretation, and common size financial statements.
Prerequisite: ACCT-211
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ACCT 457 - Financial Statement Analysis II
Credits: 1
This course provides the skills necessary to interpret financial statement information by focusing on the statement of cash flows and the notes that accompany the required financial statements. Additional topics include accounting alternatives available for inventory, long-lived assets and stock options, adjusting financial statements for comparability, and an overview of disclosures required for leases, pension plans, income taxes, debt and operating segments.
Prerequisite: ACCT-211
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ACCT 458 - Forensic Accounting and Ethics II
Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the field of forensic accounting and fraud detection and examination. Course content includes evidence gathering, analysis of financial information and documentation, data analytics, investigative methods, the legal elements of fraud, and interviewing and reporting skills.
Prerequisite: ACCT-310
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ACCT 461 - Accounting for Not-For-Profit Entities
Credits: 1
This course provides an overview of the accounting, auditing and reporting issues of not-for-profit entities. Topics include the preparation of financial statements, challenges of accounting, and funds used.
Prerequisite: ACCT-211
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ACCT 463 - Performance Management
Credits: 1
This course examines the analysis of financial statements to identify the critical success factors of an organization and develop measures that can be tracked over time. Students learn to use these measures to assess the progress made in achieving specific targets that are linked to the organization’s vision.
Prerequisite: ACCT-211
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ACCT 468 - Estate and Trust Taxation
Credits: 1
This course covers the fundamentals of estate, trust and gift taxation, including the components of taxable income, computation of tax liability and use of appropriate tax forms.
Prerequisite: ACCT-211
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ACCT 470 - Volunteer Tax Preparation
Credits: 1
This course is an overview of individual Federal and Missouri income tax return preparation, including filing status, appropriate tax forms and basic credits. This course requires students to complete a self-study workbook and perform volunteer tax preparation.
Prerequisite: ACCT-211
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ACCT 478 - International Accounting
Credits: 1
This course explores topics in the area of international accounting.
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ACCT 485 - Adv Accounting Information Systems
Credits: 3
Advanced Accounting Information Systems builds on the introductory Accounting Information Systems course, focusing on emerging trends and technologies in accounting information systems and current developments in the field.
Prerequisite: ACCT-415 and SENIOR STATUS
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ACCT 491 - Accounting Theory (Capstone)
Credits: 3
The capstone course integrates previous course material from financial and managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, international financial reporting standards and related accounting courses. The case-oriented class involves a wide variety of issues facing accountants today.
Note: The Accounting Capstone course can be taken a maximum of two times. If a student does not earn a C- or above after the second attempt, they will be required to change their major.
Prerequisite: ACCT-309, ACCT-310, ACCT-318, ACCT-319, ACCT-423, FIN-312, Senior Status
(ACCT-423 may be taken concurrently)
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ACCT 493 - Cooperative Education
Credits: 1-4
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ACCT 496 - Independent Study
Credits: 1-4
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ACCT 497 - Special Topics
Credits: 3
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty. More information can be requested from the department.
Prerequisite: ACCT-211
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ACCT 499 - Accounting Internship
Credits: 1-4
Note: A maximum of 3 credit hours of internship credit can count towards the major or minor requirements/electives. Students may take additional hours (up to 18 total) of internship credit, however, remaining credits will be applied to general electives.
Related Courses: BUS-499, FIN-499, HRMG-499, ISYS-499, MKT-499, and MGMT-499
Prerequisite: Permission of supervising faculty
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ACCT 509 - Financial Accounting
Credits: 3
The fundamentals of accounting and the methods of reporting are covered in this course. Measurement of periodic net income and financial position and the reporting of the results to stockholders and creditors are key objectives. This course serves as an introduction to accounting for those students with no background or work experience in accounting.
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ACCT 555 - Ethics and Professional Responsibilities for Accounting
Credits: 3
Students will examine professional codes, ethical modes, and other resources in the exploration of challenging ethical dilemmas and professional conflicts facing accountants.
Prerequisite: ACCT-318 or ACCT-319, ACCT-423, and ACCT-313 or ACCT-614
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ACCT 610 - Accounting for Managers
Credits: 3
The basic foundations of managerial accounting to aid in planning, implementing, controlling and evaluating an organizations goals and objectives are covered in this course.
NOTE: Computer spreadsheet proficiency required
Prerequisite: ACCT-509
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ACCT 614 - Tax Planning and Decision Making
Credits: 3
This course will focus on the fundamental concepts of common tax regulations and provide a broad overview of corporate and partnership taxation and individual tax planning issues. Specific topics include: the framework of the tax system; fundamentals of tax planning; the taxation of sole proprietorships, flow-through entities and corporations; and the tax treatment of fringe benefits and investment assets.
Prerequisite: ACCT-610
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ACCT 615 - Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities
Credits: 3
This course covers accounting, auditing, financial analysis, budgeting, and performance measurement for federal, state, and local governments and not-for-profit organizations.
Prerequisite: ACCT-610
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ACCT 616 - Financial Reporting III
Credits: 3
This course covers advanced-level accounting subjects, including business combinations, partnerships and accounting for multi-national entities, and segment and interim reporting.
Note: Students with ACCT-417 credit are not eligible to take this course and must find a substitute class.
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ACCT 618 - Strategic Accounting Issues
Credits: 3
This course deals with the role that the accounting function plays in achieving the strategic goals of an organization. It also explores the issues of corporate governance, including the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the interactions among management, auditors and the audit committee.
Prerequisite: ACCT-610
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ACCT 620 - Financial Statement Analysis
Credits: 3
This course will provide the skills necessary to interpret and analyze financial statement information by discussing the four key financial statements and analyzing the financial information to evaluate profitability, liquidity and risk. Topics also covered include traditional ratio analysis and interpretation, accounting rules and quality of earnings, warning signs of financial distress, and SEC reporting requirements.
Cross-listed: FIN-620
Prerequisite: ACCT-610
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ACCT 625 - IT Audit
Credits: 3
This course will present the tools, guidelines and techniques used in IT auditing, including the internal control framework, internal and IT controls, technical environment, documentation techniques, assessment of management and application controls, risk assessment and management, and evidence collection and evaluation.
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ACCT 650 - Accounting Research and Communication
Credits: 3
This course will use various sources of authoritative guidance to resolve complex, professionally oriented problems that include auditing, financial reporting, and taxation. Students will analyze numerous unstructured cases and present their conclusions with written reports and oral presentations.
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ACCT 660 - Data Analytics I
Credits: 3
This course serves as an introduction to data analytics. Data analytics is generally defined as the use of data, quantitative analysis, and modeling to drive business decisions. An overview of different analytics techniques (descriptive, predictive and prescriptive) with a focus on descriptive analytics technique to illustrate business decision-making situations is discussed.
Cross-listed: BDAT-600, ISYS-660
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ACCT 661 - Advanced Data Analytics
Credits: 3
The course covers data analytics through an accounting lens. Topics include creating databases, cleaning and transforming data, developing queries, and delivering useable information to clients.
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ACCT 670 - Advanced Auditing
Credits: 3
This course provides a review of auditing procedures, auditing standards generally accepted in the United States (GAAS) and other standards related to attestation engagements. This course must be taken during the last twelve credit hours of the program.
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ACCT 671 - Advanced Accounting, Not-for-Profit and Data Analytics
Credits: 3
This course provides a review of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) that affect business enterprises, not-for-profit organizations, and government entities. Students will review data analytics visualization and techniques to establish evidence for accounting choices.
Note: This course should be taken no more than one year prior to anticipated graduation.
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ACCT 672 - Advanced Business Environment & Concepts
Credits: 3
This course provides a review of business structure; economic concepts essential to understanding an entity’s operation, business and industry; financial management; information technology; and planning and measurement. This course must be taken during the last twelve credit hours of the program.
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ACCT 673 - Advanced Tax Foundations
Credits: 3
This course provides a review of the taxation of individuals and a variety of for-profit and not-for-profit entities. Tax professionals’ legal duties, ethical responsibilities, and the use of technology in business practice will also be reviewed.
Note: This course should be taken no more than one year prior to anticipated graduation.
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ACCT 674 - Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting
Credits: 3
This course provides a review of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) that affect business enterprises, not-for-profit organizations and government entities. This course must be taken during the last twelve credit hours of the program.
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ACCT 675 - Advanced Audit and Accounting Information Systems
Credits: 3
This course provides a review of auditing procedures, auditing standards generally accepted in the United States (GAAS), and the use and limitations of various accounting systems.
Note: This course should be taken no more than one year prior to anticipated graduation.
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ACCT 676 - Advanced Accounting Regulation
Credits: 3
This course provides a review of taxation, ethics, professional and legal responsibilities, and business law. Topics address CPAs’ professional and legal responsibilities, and legal implications of business transactions, particularly as they relate to accounting and auditing. This course must be taken during the last twelve credit hours of the program.
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ACCT 678 - Advanced Business Analysis and Reporting
Credits: 3
This course provides a review of complex accounting transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, level 3 investments, adjustments to changes in accounting standards, and the necessary public disclosure related to most accounting rules.
Note: This course should be taken no more than one year prior to anticipated graduation.
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ACCT 679 - Advanced Information Systems and Controls
Credits: 3
This course provides a review of the review, implementation, and audit of accounting information systems and controls.
Note: This course should be taken no more than one year prior to anticipated graduation.
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ACCT 696 - Independent Study
Credits: 1-4
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ACCT 697 - Special Studies
Credits: 3
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty. More information can be requested from the department.
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ACSC 202 - SAO Exam Prep
Credits: 0
This course is designed to help actuarial science students prepare and pass the SOA Exams.
Prerequisite: Program Director Consent
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ACSC 213 - Topics in Actuarial Science
Credits: 1
“Topics in Actuarial Science” is intended to be ongoing and taught every semester. Students can take this one-credit course multiple times for credit; initially up to two times. The course is open to actuarial science majors who are sophomores and above. The course will be a combination of guest lecturers (drawn from industry and professional leaders from around the country) and discussions led by me. Additionally, each student will be asked to participate in one group project.
Related Courses: ACSC-413
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ACSC 296 - Independent Study
Credits: 1-4
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ACSC 297 - Special Studies
Credits: 1-4
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty. More information can be requested from the department.
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ACSC 299 - Internship
Credits: 3
Internship course is designed for mathematics, actuarial science, computer science and data science students to integrate the academic to the appropriate science profession through internship experiences. Students will work on internship projects under the employer supervisor and research projects under the guidance of faculty in mathematics and computing sciences.
Cross-listed: COSC-299
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ACSC 394 - Actuarial Seminar I
Credits: 3
The primary objective of this course is to prepare students to pass Society of Actuaries Examination P (Probability). Students should be able to solve problems involving the rules of differential and integral calculus for one and several variables, discrete distributions (binomial, uniform, hypergeometric, geometric, negative binomial, Poisson), Bayes theorem, continuous distributions (uniform, exponential, normal distribution) with their applications, transformation, joint and marginal distributions, and conditional distributions.
Note: This course is for actuarial science majors only.
Related Courses: ACSC-594
Prerequisite: MATH-370
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ACSC 399 - Internship
Credits: 3
Internship course is designed for mathematics, actuarial science, computer science and data science students to integrate the academic to the appropriate science profession through internship experiences. Students will work on internship projects under the employer supervisor and research projects under the guidance of faculty in mathematics and computing sciences.
Cross-listed: COSC-399
Prerequisite: ACSC-299 or COSC-299
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ACSC 407 - Loss Models
Credits: 3
Introduce coverage modifications; risk measure; frequency, severity and aggregate models; parametric and non-parametric estimation; credibility; pricing and reserving for short-term insurance coverages; and option pricing fundamentals.
Note: The course covers the learning objectives contained in Examination FAM-S (Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics Exam-Short Term) of the Society of Actuaries.
Related Courses: ACSC-607
Prerequisite: MATH-372
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ACSC 410 - Introduction to ERM
Credits: 3
“Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management” is designed for students (a) who have taken ACSC-416 (Corporate Finance) or (b) are senior actuarial science majors. Content is from the ERM text covered in the FAP syllabus of the SOA, the first time an aspiring actuary studies ERM. The course also includes guest lecturers, small group projects, and a capstone class project selected by the students.
Related Courses: ACSC-610
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ACSC 413 - Topics in Actuarial Science
Credits: 3
“Topics in Actuarial Science” is intended to be ongoing, and taught every semester. Students can take this one-credit course multiple times for credit; initially up to two times. The course is open to actuarial science majors who are sophomores and above. The course will be a combination of guest lecturers (drawn from industry and professional leaders from around the country) and discussions led by me. Additionally, each student will be asked to participate in one group project.
Related Courses: ACSC-213
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ACSC 415 - Financial Mathematics
Credits: 3
This course covers the mathematical theory of compound interest with applications to investments and corporate finance. Topics include amortization of loans, price of bonds, amortization of premium, accumulation of discount, duration and convexity of cash flows; constructing an investment portfolio to fully immunize set of liability cash flows; option pricing fundamentals.
Related Courses: ACSC-515
Prerequisite: ACSC-414
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ACSC 421 - Actuarial Modeling I
Credits: 3
This course is the first of two courses in actuarial modeling, designed to develop students’ knowledge in the theoretical basis of actuarial models and the application of those models to insurance and other financial risks. Topics include survival models, force of mortality; complete and curtate expectation of life; Makeham and Gompertz mortality laws. Life tables: characteristics of population and insurance life tables; selection; fractional age assumptions. Life insurance payments and annuity payments: present value random variables; expected present values; higher moments; actuarial notation. Annual, 1/mthly and continuous cases. Relationships between insurance and annuity functions. Premiums: expense loadings. Present value of future loss random variables and distribution, net and gross cases. Equivalence principle. Portfolio percentile principle.
Note: The course covers the learning objectives contained in Examination FAM-L (Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics Exam-Long Term) of the Society of Actuaries.
Related Courses: ACSC-521
Prerequisite: MATH-371 and ACSC-415
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ACSC 422 - Actuarial Modeling II
Credits: 3
This course is the second part of two courses in actuarial modeling designed to develop the student’s knowledge in the theoretical basis of actuarial models and the application of those models to insurance and other financial risks. Topics include analysis of benefits reserves, multiple state models, multiple life models, Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits, health benefits models, mortality improvement model, and emerging costs for traditional life insurance.
Note: The course covers the learning objectives contained in Examination ALTAM (Advanced Long-term Actuarial Mathematics) of the Society of Actuaries.
Related Courses: ACSC-522
Prerequisite: ACSC-421
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ACSC 495 - Actuarial Seminar II
Credits: 3
The primary objective of this course is to prepare students to pass Society of Actuaries Examination FM (Financial Mathematics). Students will learn techniques to calculate various rates of interest and present values. Students will understand key procedures of financial mathematics including annuities, loans , bonds and options.
Note: This course is for actuarial science majors only.
Related Courses: ACSC-595
Prerequisite: ACSC-414
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ACSC 496 - Actuarial Seminar III
Credits: 3
This course is designed for actuarial science students who have passed the Society of Actuaries exams P and FM to study for the Society of Actuaries exam IFM.
Prerequisite: Pass exam P and exam FM
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ACSC 498 - Actuarial Seminar IV
Credits: 3
This course is designed for actuarial science students who have passed the Society of Actuaries exams P and FM to study for the Society of Actuaries exams SRM, STAM, or LTAM.
Prerequisite: Pass exam P and exam FM
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ACSC 499 - Internship
Credits: 3
Internship course is designed for mathematics, actuarial science, computer science and data science students to integrate the academic to the appropriate science profession through internship experiences. Students will work on internship projects under the employer supervisor and research projects under the guidance of faculty in mathematics and computing sciences.
Cross-listed: COSC-499
Prerequisite: ACSC-399 or COSC-399
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ACSC 510 - Risk Theory
Credits: 3
This course introduces the students to risk theory as it applies, under specified assumptions, to insurance. Topics include individual and collective risk models for single and extended periods, expense loaded premiums, liabilities and asset shares, Markov chains.
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ACSC 515 - Financial Mathematics
Credits: 3
This course covers the mathematical theory of compound interest with applications to investments and corporate finance. Topics include amortization of loans, price of bonds, amortization of premium, accumulation of discount, duration and convexity of cash flows; constructing an investment portfolio to fully immunize set of liability cash flows; option pricing fundamentals.
Related Courses: ACSC-415
Prerequisite: ACSC-514
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ACSC 521 - Actuarial Modeling I
Credits: 3
This course is the first of two courses in actuarial modeling, designed to develop students’ knowledge in the theoretical basis of actuarial models and the application of those models to insurance and other financial risks. Topics include survival models, force of mortality; complete and curtate expectation of life; Makeham and Gompertz mortality laws. Life tables: characteristics of population and insurance life tables; selection; fractional age assumptions. Life insurance payments and annuity payments: present value random variables; expected present values; higher moments; actuarial notation. Annual, 1/mthly and continuous cases. Relationships between insurance and annuity functions. Premiums: expense loadings. Present value of future loss random variables and distribution, net and gross cases. Equivalence principle. Portfolio percentile principle.
Note: The course covers the learning objectives contained in Examination FAM-L (Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics Exam-Long Term) of the Society of Actuaries.
Related Courses: ACSC-421
Prerequisite: MATH-571 and ACSC-515
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ACSC 522 - Actuarial Modeling II
Credits: 3
This course is the second part of two courses in actuarial modeling designed to develop the student’s knowledge in the theoretical basis of actuarial models and the application of those models to insurance and other financial risks. Topics include analysis of benefits reserves, multiple state models, multiple life models, Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits, health benefits models, mortality improvement model, and emerging costs for traditional life insurance.
Note: The course covers the learning objectives contained in Examination ALTAM (Advanced Long-term Actuarial Mathematics) of the Society of Actuaries.
Related Courses: ACSC-422
Prerequisite: ACSC-521
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ACSC 594 - Actuarial Seminar I
Credits: 3
The primary objective of this course is to prepare students to pass Society of Actuaries Examination P (Probability). Students should be able to solve problems involving the rules of differential and integral calculus for one and several variables, normal distribution with its application, joint and marginal distributions, and univariate and multivariate probability distributions.
Related Courses: ACSC-394
Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director
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ACSC 595 - Actuarial Seminar II
Credits: 3
The primary objective of this course is to prepare students to pass Society of Actuaries Examination FM (Financial Mathematics). Students will learn the techniques to calculate various rates of interest, present value, future value and options. Students will understand key procedures of financial mathematics including annuity, amortization schedules, bonds and options.
Related Courses: ACSC-495
Prerequisite: ACSC-515 and Permission of the Program Director
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ACSC 599 - Internship
Credits: 3
Internship course is designed for mathematics, actuarial science, computer science and data science students to integrate the academic to the appropriate science profession through internship experiences. Students will work on internship projects under the employer supervisor and research projects under the guidance of faculty in mathematics and computing sciences.
Cross-listed: COSC-599; DSCI-599
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ACSC 607 - Loss Models
Credits: 3
Introduce coverage modifications; risk measure; frequency, severity and aggregate models; parametric and non-parametric estimation; credibility; pricing and reserving for short-term insurance coverages; and option pricing fundamentals.
Note: The course covers the learning objectives contained in Examination FAM-S (Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics Exam-Short Term) of the Society of Actuaries.
Related Courses: ACSC-407
Prerequisite: MATH-572
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ACSC 610 - Introduction to ERM
Credits: 3
“Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management” is designed for students (a) who have taken ACSC-516 (Corporate Finance I) or (b) are senior actuarial science majors. Content is from the ERM text covered in the FAP syllabus of the SOA, the first time an aspiring actuary studies ERM. The course also includes guest lecturers, small group projects, and a capstone class project selected by the students.
Related Courses: ACSC-410
Prerequisite: ACSC-516
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ACSC 695 - Actuarial Models III
Credits: 3
The primary objective of this course is to prepare students to pass Society of Actuaries Examination FM (Financial Mathematics). Students will learn techniques to calculate various rates of interest and present values. Students will understand key procedures of financial mathematics including annuities, loans, bonds and options.
Prerequisite: ACSC-514
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ACSC 697 - Special Studies
Credits: 3
Special Studies courses are offered based on faculty and student interests. These courses may focus on skill development and special interest topics in actuarial science, data science and mathematics.
Prerequisite: Permission of advisor
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ACSC 698 - Thesis/Research
Credits: 3
A master’s thesis is a piece of original scholarship written under the direction of an actuarial science faculty advisor. Students need to write an actuarial science academic paper in which a research question is developed and analyzed through original empirical and/or theoretical research, supplemented with a literature review. Students will do both a written final report and a presentation.
Prerequisite: Permission of adviser
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ACSC 699 - Internship
Credits: 1-4
Internship course is designed for mathematics, actuarial science, computer science and data science students to integrate the academic to the appropriate science profession through internship experiences. Students will work on internship projects under the employer supervisor and research projects under the guidance of faculty in mathematics and computing sciences.
Cross-listed: COSC-699; DSCI-699
Prerequisite: ACSC-599
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ADAH 100 - World Arts and Ideas I
Credits: 3
This course is a historical survey which presents a global view of art from prehistoric art in Europe through the 14th century. Content introduces beginning students to the works of all artists, including women and artists of color.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
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ADAH 150 - World Arts and Ideas II
Credits: 3
This course is a historical survey that presents a global view of art from the early Renaissance in Europe through contemporary art in the United States. Content introduces the works of all artists, including women and artists of color.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
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ADAH 200H - Topics in History of Art
Credits: 4
Topics in art history courses for Honor Students are offered periodically based on faculty and student interests. These courses survey the visual elements, principles of design, media, and history of art. Slide lectures, museum visits, and discussions will enhance the student’s ability to understand and appreciate art. The purpose of the course is to provide the skills to develop a critical awareness of the concepts and methods employed in art analysis. For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptions at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
General Education Area: Fine Arts, Humanities
Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
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ADAH 202 - History of Interior Design I
Credits: 3
This course surveys the history of the decorative arts in their architectural, social, economic, and political contexts with a focus on styles, motifs and influences in the development of each style, from the earliest evidence of creative expression in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, and from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, Spain, and the Orient through the French styles.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
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ADAH 206H - Interpreting World Art
Credits: 4
This course surveys the visual representations of myths and the use of symbols in art from the Paleolithic period to the present. The course examines the topic from a global perspective and investigates the use of symbols across a variety of cultures and time periods. Students gain an understanding of how images manipulate and define or re-define mythologies and how meanings are embedded within visual culture. The course is designed to provide students with no previous background in art or art history with the knowledge and ability to read and comprehend meaning within works of art from western and non-western cultures.
General Education Area: Fine Arts, Humanities
Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
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