Bachelor's in Actuarial Mathematics

Actuarial Mathematics is a Bachelor program taught at Concordia University, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

Concordia University offers Actuarial Mathematics as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics. Students build a foundation in mathematics, statistics and probability. The program includes models to analyze and solve financial problems involving uncertainty and coursework in computer science, accounting, finance and economics. Students also take social sciences and humanities courses to support a broad approach to actuarial problem-solving.

The Bachelor of Arts or Science takes a minimum of three or four years of full-time study (90–120 credits). Program options include Honours in Actuarial Mathematics (66 credits) and Specialization in Actuarial Mathematics (60 credits). Students may choose the Co-op program, which offers paid work terms for insurance companies or consulting firms as actuarial assistants or actuarial analysts, with emphasis on computer programs, plan calculations, professional reports, and document preparation methodology.

The minimum requirements for admission in Actuarial Mathematics at Concordia University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Concordia University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Concordia University as pre-requiste for admission in Actuarial Mathematics.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Admission criteria for Bachelor of Science (BSc)

• Quebec CEGEP: 28 overall, 30 math and science
• Admission is based on the CRC requirements indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Linear Algebra; Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism and Wave, Optics and Modern Physics; General Chemistry and Chemistry of Solutions; General Biology (OR Cellular Biology AND Ecology and Evolution)
• High School: A- overall, A- math and science
• Accepted international qualifications: One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or equivalent; Two sciences (from Biology, Chemistry or Physics); ACT or SAT is not required; AP exams are not required but may qualify you for advanced standing
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 33 overall, 5 HL or 6 SL math, 6 science; one math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL or Analysis and Approaches SL); one science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology, either SL or HL); one of the math or science courses must be completed at the HL level
• International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 5.5/7 overall, 5 HL or 6 SL math, 6 science; one math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL or Analysis and Approaches SL); one science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology, either SL or HL); one of the math or science courses must be completed at the HL level
• Baccalauréat français: 15 overall, 15 math and science; Première: Spécialité mathématiques and Spécialité physique-chimie; Terminale: Spécialité mathématiques (also accepted, Spécialité Physique-Chimie and Mathématiques Complémentaires)
• British system of education (GCE): A-levels: At least two A-level exams AB, A in math, A in science or; AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
• Students without math or science A-levels may be admissible based on AS-level or iGCSE/GCSE/O-Level exam results. Students should include all their exam results from iGCSE (or equivalent) onwards to support their application.
• University Transfers (internal/external): B+ overall, A- math and science; Courses in the disciplines of Calculus, Linear Algebra, Biology, Chemistry and Physics; You must meet Concordia's minimum admission requirements

Admission criteria for Bachelor of Arts (BA)

• Quebec Cegep: 28 overall, 30 math; Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2
• High School: A- overall, A- math
• Accepted international qualifications: One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or equivalent; ACT or SAT is not required; AP exams are not required but may you qualify for advanced standing
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 33 overall, 5 HL or 6 SL math; one math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL or Analysis and Approaches SL)
• International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 5.5/7 overall, 5 HL or 6 SL math; Additional Career-related Programme (CP) course requirements: one math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL or Analysis and Approaches SL)
• Baccalauréat français: 15 overall, 15 math; Première: Spécialité mathématiques
• British system of education (GCE): A-levels: At least two A-level exams AB, A in math or; AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
• Students without a math A-level may be admissible based on AS-level or iGCSE/GCSE/O-Level exam results. Students should include all their exam results from iGCSE (or equivalent) onwards to support their application.
• University Transfers (internal/external): B+ overall, A- math; Courses in the disciplines of Calculus and Linear Algebra; You must meet Concordia's minimum admission requirements

Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.concordia.ca/academics/undergraduate/actuarial-mathematics.html

• Mathematical modelling
• Insurance
• Pension management
• Actuarial consulting
• Health benefits/planning

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