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Actuarial Science

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Actuarial Science (BSB)
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Learn to analyze risk and uncertainty

Our Actuarial Science degree program will prepare you to analyze and help organizations manage the financial consequences of risk and uncertainty. You’ll learn to interpret statistics to determine probabilities of accidents, sickness, death and/or the loss of property from theft, cybercrime, natural disasters and other phenomena. Graduates will be equipped with the skills necessary to sit for actuary certification exams.

In the program, you’ll use mathematics, statistics and financial theory to study uncertain future events, especially those concerning risk management and insurance. As you work toward your Actuarial Science degree, you’ll also learn to apply the laws of probability and statistics to problems, and calculate the financial costs and benefits of insurance for various individuals. Conferences and networking opportunities hosted by DePaul’s Arditti Center for Risk Management provide you with opportunities to explore real-world risk management issues and make industry contacts.

DePaul is located in the heart of Chicago’s financial and business community, giving you access to insurance companies, consulting and investment firms, government agencies and other organizations for internships and jobs after graduation.

For international students: this program is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States.

Classes

Coursework

  • Applied Regression Analysis
  • Linear Algebra
  • Money and Banking
  • Multivariable Calculus
  • Principles of Corporate Finance for Actuaries
  • Principles of Risk and Insurance
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Risk Management

Career Options

Common Career Areas

  • Actuary
  • Assessor
  • Claims adjustor
  • Cost estimator
  • Credit analyst
  • Financial planner
  • Insurance underwriter
  • Risk analyst
More career info

95%

of Actuarial Science graduates were employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment after graduation.


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