精算学证书
Actuarial science is a branch of 数学ematics 和 statistics that focuses on risk 和 managing risk. Consistently ranked among the top four jobs in the Jobs Rated Almanac, actuarial careers are some of the most sought-after 和 high-paying positions in the market today. The actuarial science certificate is designed for 数学 和 商业与经济 主要s preparing for careers in actuarial science, statistics, business, or economics. Actuaries work within the insurance, banking, accounting, technology, 和 education industries.
为什么选择北园?
Through North Park’s interdisciplinary academic approach, you’ll gain important life skills like the ability to communicate, 合作, 和 analyze 和 solve problems—数学ematical or otherwise—that will help you succeed in a career as an actuary.
Working as an actuary requires passing at least the first professional actuarial exam, covering probability 和 basic statistics. With relevant classes 和 professors who will get to know you personally in small classes, the actuarial science certificate will prepare you for the exam 和 help get you connected to actuarial firms. Once hired, you will be able to take the remaining exams within five years.
证书的要求
The certificate requires a total of 24 credits; some requirements may be fulfilled by transfer credits. Students must also complete the requirements for a full 主要 in order to graduate from North Park 和 receive this certificate. The classes listed below are required of all students, 和 are best taken in the order listed, 由于注意到的先决条件:
- STAT 1490 – Introductory Statistics (4 sh) Prerequisite: MATH 1005 or MATH 1010
- 数学1510 -微积分I Prerequisite: MATH 1150 or Math placement test
- 数学1520 -微积分II(4学分) 先决条件:数学1510
- MATH 3050 – Vector Calculus (4 sh) 先决条件:1520
- MATH 3150 – Statistical Theory (4 sh) [Prerequisite: 数学1520和统计1490
- 数学4970 -实习(4学分) Prerequisite: MATH 3050 和 MATH 3150
Get course descriptions for these classes on the 数学ematics 主要 page.
精算考试
The first exam on probability is a three-hour multiple-choice test covering calculus-based probability 和 statistics. The exam is administered by the Society of Actuaries or the Casualty Actuarial Society, 和 is offered five times per year via computer-based testing. Students can take this exam after completing MATH 3050 和 MATH 3150.
注意: Passing actuarial exams is essential for actuarial career, as most employers prefer to hire c和idates who have passed at least the first two exams.
与教师见面
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在三十多年的时间里. 艾伦Iliff has enjoyed teaching 数学ematics 和 computer science in small classes that put him in direct contact with students.