Bachelor of Science – Actuarial Science Major (120 hrs.)
The Bachelor of Science with a major in Actuarial Science program at Trine University prepares students for a career as an actuary. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to pass the preliminary exams P (Probability) and FM (Financial Mathematics) as given by the Society of Actuaries, as well as the foundation needed to prepare to pass the remaining exams offered by the society. Courses in the Bachelor of Science with a major in Actuarial Science program include the broad range of mathematics, probability and finance needed for success in the actuarial profession. Students will learn to solve problems in a non-deterministic setting using appropriate statistical and probabilistic methods, and to solve problems in a deterministic setting in finance and investments. They also will apply probabilistic and statistical tools and methods to areas such as finance, investments, insurance and risk analysis. Graduates who eventually pass actuarial exams can be employed by the government or by any business that needs to manage financial risk, including insurance companies, consulting firms, large corporations, hospitals, banks and investment firms.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements - 42 hours
Communication – 9 hrs.
Humanities and Social Science – 12 hrs.
Mathematics and Science – 10 hrs.
| MA 312 | Historical Aspects of Mathematics | 2 |
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| PH 224 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PH 234 | University Physics II | 4 |
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| CH 104 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CH 114 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
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| BIO 114 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 124 | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
Other – 11 hrs.
| BA 213 | Business Spreadsheets | 3 |
| EXS 102 | Lifetime Wellness | 2 |
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| CSIT 163 | Using Programming to Solve Problems | 3 |
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| CS 1113 | Introduction to Object-Oriented Program | 3 |
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| | General Education Electives (3) | 3 |
Content Requirements - 78 hours
Required
Content – 44 hrs.
A grade of “C” or higher is required for each content course in the major.
Free Electives – 33 hrs.
Electives are determined in conjunction with an advisor and based on student career objectives.
Total Credit Hours: 120