Bachelor's in Actuarial Science
Introduction
Actuarial Science is a Bachelor program taught at University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.
Actuarial Science (Bachelor of Science, BSc) is about building models and solutions for financial, business, and societal problems that involve uncertain future events. Students learn to apply fundamental and practical tools to assess and forecast risk and make sound financial decisions. The program includes coursework such as Introductory Calculus, Linear Methods, Advanced Introduction to Computer Science, and Programming with Data.
Learning in the degree includes active work on problems in class and during tutorials. The page also describes collaborative team work through projects, along with practical research opportunities that focus on using techniques and tools to address real-world issues. An honours degree option is available for in-depth study of a specific topic under faculty supervision.
Career opportunities listed for graduates include work in insurance, employee benefits and pensions, quantitative finance, and management consulting. The page also says the degree can be used as a stepping-stone to graduate studies or another professional degree such as law, medicine, veterinary medicine, or architecture.
Modules
- Introductory Calculus
- Linear Methods
- Advanced Introduction to Computer Science
- Programming with Data
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Actuarial Science at University of Calgary for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by University of Calgary.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Calgary as pre-requiste for admission in Actuarial Science.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Required courses for admission
- ELA trn
- Math 30-1 trn
- One approved course or option
Additional admission details
- R11-0003
- R2-0135
- R2-0013
- R2-0012
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/explore-programs/actuarial-science
More Information
- insurance
- employee benefits and pensions
- quantitative finance
- management consulting
Scholarships
51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.