2014-2015 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2014-2015 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Actuarial Science, B.S.


 

The Maryville Actuarial Science program offers a curriculum that integrates the liberal arts with professional studies in business and mathematics, leading to a Bachelor of Science degree with a  major in Actuarial Science. Maryville is one of the few schools in the nation to offer a comprehensive degree program in Actuarial Science.

Prospective applicants should have a high aptitude for, and solid background in, mathematics and an interest in the world of business and finance.

Students admitted to the university in good standing may elect to be actuarial science majors.

The Actuarial Science major requires either: 1) passing one of the Society of Actuary (SOA) exams (P, FM, MLC, MFE, or C) by the time that 90 credit hours are accumulated; or b) an ACT sub-score in mathematics of at least 26. If neither of these requirements is met, students are automatically removed from the Actuarial Science major and placed in the Mathematical Modeling major.

Mathematical Modeling majors who pass an SOA exam (even after 90 credits have been accumulated) may, with the permission of the program director, become actuarial science majors - provided that they fulfill all other requirements of the Actuarial Science degree.

Transfer students must also fulfill one of the two exam passing options listed above: a) passing one of the SOA exams (P, FM, MLC, MFE, or C) by the time that 90 credit hours have accumulated; or b) an ACT sub-score in mathematics of at least 26.

 Click here for more information on The Actuarial Exam System 

 

General Education Requirements:


  • One course in art, music, performance, or aesthetics
  • One other course in English or in a foreign language
  • One course in philosophy
  • Two additional courses in English, art, aesthetics, foreign language, humanities, philosophy or religion
  • One course in science plus MATH 152
  • One course in American history or government
  • Two courses in economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology

Additional Requirements:


  • Additional electives to reach a total of 61 hours of General Education courses