Minor in Actuarial Science

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The Actuarial Science Minor introduces students to careers in insurance, risk analysis, pension management, financial planning, and other related areas. The minor includes three semesters of calculus and coursework tied to preparation for one of the first two Society of Actuary exams. Students also complete one year of associated requirements in Economics.

Requirements

The actuarial mathematics minor requires 18 semester hours of mathematics with a grade of C- or better, including:

• MATH 10524 Calculus I
• MATH 20524 Calculus II
• MATH 30524 Calculus III

An additional six semester-hour sequence is required (either):

• MATH 30603 Interest Theory
• MATH 30623 Interest Theory II

or

• MATH 30803 Probability
• MATH 40603 Actuarial Mathematics

The following economics courses are also required: 

• ECON 10223 Introductory Microeconomics
• ECON 10233 Introductory Macroeconomics

Students must also have a 2.0 average or better in their mathematics courses in order to graduate with a minor in mathematics. All actuarial students need to work closely with an adviser to plan course schedules and understand the requirements of the Society of Actuaries.

Note: This is an unofficial version of this degree program. For the official version, and all other requirements for graduation, please see the TCU Undergraduate Course Catalog.

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