Actuarial Science - Certificate

Actuarial Science - Certificate is a program taught at Ashland University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Actuarial Science Certificate is an undergraduate certificate designed for people who have completed or are almost completed with a bachelor’s degree, typically with at least a minor in mathematics from an accredited institution. It prepares students to meet Society of Actuaries and Casualty Actuarial Society Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) requirements and prepares students for professional actuarial exams in probability and financial mathematics.

Delivery is in person. The certificate requires 21 credit hours, with required courses in financial mathematics, applied regression analysis, and financial accounting. Students then complete an additional 12 credit hours by choosing two sequences: probability, economics, or finance. The program includes specific courses for each sequence.

Modules

• MATH 320 Financial Mathematics
• MATH 341 Applied Regression Analysis
• ACCT 201 Financial Accounting
• MATH 317 Probability
• MATH 318 Mathematical Statistics
• ECON 232 Principles of Microeconomics
• ECON 233 Principles of Macroeconomics
• FIN 228 Financial Management
• FIN 329 Intermediate Financial Management

The minimum requirements for admission in Actuarial Science - Certificate at Ashland University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

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

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

Applicants must complete or have a plan to complete the following prerequisite courses to be admitted into the Actuarial Science Certificate Program:

• Math 108: Introductory Statistics or Math 318: Mathematical Statistics or equivalent (if not planning to complete the Probability Sequence)
• Math 205: Calculus I or equivalent
• Math 206: Calculus II or equivalent
• Math 223: Discrete Mathematics I or equivalent
• Math 250: Mathematical Proof or equivalent (if planning to complete the Probability Sequence)
• Math 305: Calculus III or equivalent

Please check detail of study units at http://www.ashland.edu/program/actuarial-science-certificate

• Actuarial technician at Encova Insurance
• Actuarial rotation program associate at Nationwide Insurance
• Assurance specialist at BDO USA
• Credit analyst at Park National Bank
• Software developer at Medical Mutual
• Financial analyst at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.