Applies basic college-level mathematics to real-life problems. Appropriate for students whose major does not require MAT 117 or 170.
Topics from linear algebra, linear programming, combinatorics, probability, and mathematics of finance.
Linear and quadratic functions, systems of linear equations, logarithmic and exponential functions, sequences, series, and combinatorics.
Example Syllabus (this may not be the syllabus used by your instructor, but gives students an idea of the course content and expectations).
Exam Study Guides
The Actuarial Science Advisory Board consists of actuarial leaders from the business community and leading academic actuaries with a common interest in the future of actuarial students from Arizona State University. Board members provide industry perspective on developing curriculum, recruiting prospective students, fundraising, and developing research projects.
Detailed information about academic recognition can be found on the Registrar's graduation webpage: https://registrar.asu.edu/graduation-ceremonies
ACTUARIAL SCIENCE FACULTY
The Exam Reimbursement Fund was created to provide support to ASU students who are pursuing a career in the actuarial profession. The fund will provide grants to reimburse exam fees for qualified students who take the examinations sponsored by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) or the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS).
Criteria
Successful applicant must:
Students interested in becoming actuaries should declare a BS in Actuarial Science as their major when they enter the university. Ordinarily students apply for admission to the Actuarial Science major in the fall semester of their freshman year. Transfer students should apply for admission a semester prior to attending ASU and follow up their application with an academic advisor in Wexler Hall (WXLR 211)
Correspondence of SOA/CAS Preliminary Exams and ASU Courses
This table shows the correspondence between the Society of Actuaries (SOA) preliminary examinations and Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) and ASU courses. The Casualty Actuarial Society gives credits for four SOA exams.
Major map
https://degrees.apps.asu.edu/major-map/ASU00/LAACTBS/null/ALL/2023
Major Requirements
The bachelor degree in Actuarial Science requires a minimum of 120 credit hours, including 62 credit hours of work for the major. The program exposes the students to the following Society of Actuaries (SOA) and Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) preliminary exams: P/1, FM/2, FAM, ALTAM, ASTAM, SRM, MAS-I, MAS-II, and Exam 5 and enables completion of the VEE requirements.