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Get connected. Stay engaged. Choose The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and learn to thrive.<\/p>\n\n

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has the most diverse selection of academic programs at Arizona State University. Our college's collection of 20+ schools and departments offers undergraduate majors, minors and certificates in virtually any field, from natural and social sciences to the humanities. Our students can enhance their undergraduate experience by developing new vaccines with distinguished faculty, digging for remains of our oldest human ancestors, examining the meaning of a centuries-old Buddhist manuscript or joining the search for extraterrestrial intelligence in our galaxy. They also have the chance to develop their skills as global leaders and experience the practical applications of their education through in-depth study abroad programs and hands-on internships, as well as volunteer and community service opportunities linked to their courses and degree programs.<\/p>"], "AdmissionsDegRequirements": "

Required Core (6 credit hours)<\/strong>
ACT 560 Regression Modeling In Insurance (3)
ACT 561 Machine Learning and Risk Management Applications (3)<\/p>

Electives or Research (21 credit hours)<\/strong><\/p>

Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)<\/strong>
ACT 593 Applied Project (3)<\/p>

Additional Curriculum Information<\/strong>
For electives and research, students select seven courses from an approved list. Students should see the academic unit for the approved course list. Other courses may be used with approval of the academic unit.<\/p>

Only six credit hours of 400-level coursework are allowed on the plan of study, per Graduate College policy.<\/p>", "Institution": "ASU00", "Descr": "Actuarial Science", "DescrlongExtns": "

The Master of Science program in actuarial science emphasizes broad awareness and appreciation of current issues faced by insurance industry practitioners as well as innovative resolutions provided by actuaries.<\/p>

Students advance their knowledge base by applying mathematical and statistical concepts and data analytics to the disciplines of risk management, finance and insurance. The program also includes a new, focused set of professional learning outcomes aligned with the needs of the ever-evolving insurance industry, while keeping the core technical learning outcomes in place. These guide students' development of professional competencies through coursework, independent projects and opportunities outside the classroom, while remaining firmly based on a strong foundation of scholarly technical work in actuarial science.<\/p>

Actuaries must pass a series of intensive professional exams to become credentialed. Program graduates are prepared for the examinations required to become credentialed professionals by the Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society and to be competitive employees in the insurance and finance industries.<\/p>", "CipCode": "52.1304", "EffStatus": "A", "ChangeMajor": " ", "SubPlnMajorMaps": [ ], "AsuDegSrchFlg": "Y", "marketText": "

Do you want to make the most of your talents in math and predictive analysis? Become an expert in finding ways to assess, calculate and manage risk, and participate in high-level business decision-making.<\/p>", "AsuCustomText": "", "Degree": "MS", "learningOutcome": [ "Apply appropriate techniques to analyze insurance datasets in coursework.", "Conduct all analyses in the field of actuarial science that appear on the preliminary actuarial exams. ", "Use traditional and nontraditional predictive analytics to analyze large insurance data sets from real-world problems."], "DiplomaPrintFl": "Y", "AsuNactvAppOvrd": "Y", "Reqdescr": "

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.<\/p>

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a related field, such as mathematics, statistics, business, economics or predictive analytics.<\/p>

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = \"A\") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = \"A\") in an applicable master's degree program.<\/p>

All applicants must submit:<\/p>

  1. graduate admission application and application fee<\/li>
  2. official transcripts<\/li>
  3. letter of intent or written statement<\/li>
  4. two letters of recommendation<\/li>
  5. professional resume<\/li>
  6. proof of English proficiency<\/li><\/ol>

    Additional Application Information<\/strong>
    An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.<\/p>

    Applicants should have completed the following courses with a \"B\" or better (scale is 4.00 = \"A\"). ASU equivalents are given in parentheses. Courses may be substituted with approval of the academic unit:<\/p>

    Linear Algebra (MAT 342 or MAT 343)
    calculus sequence 1-3 (MAT 270, 271, and MAT 272)
    Applied Statistics (STP 420)
    upper-division probability (ACT 415 or STP 421)<\/p>", "CollegeUrl": "https:\/\/thecollege.asu.edu\/", "EmailAddr": "grad.math@asu.edu", "CurriculumUrl": " ", "TrnscrDescr": "Actuarial Science", "committeeId": " ", "AsuMailCode": "1804", "psDeadlines": [ { "psDeadlinesDt": "07\/01", "psDeadlinesMde": "In Person", "psDeadlinesTrm": "Fall", "psDeadlinesTyp": "Final", "psDeadlinesSes": "Session A\/C"}, { "psDeadlinesDt": "12\/10", "psDeadlinesMde": "In Person", "psDeadlinesTrm": "Spring", "psDeadlinesTyp": "Final", "psDeadlinesSes": "Session A\/C"}], "transferAgreementInfo": [ ], "EvaluatePlan": " ", "DescrlongExtn5": "

    Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.<\/p>

    Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a related field, such as mathematics, statistics, business, economics or predictive analytics.<\/p>

    Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = \"A\") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = \"A\") in an applicable master's degree program.<\/p>

    All applicants must submit:<\/p>

    1. graduate admission application and application fee<\/li>
    2. official transcripts<\/li>
    3. letter of intent or written statement<\/li>
    4. two letters of recommendation<\/li>
    5. professional resume<\/li>
    6. proof of English proficiency<\/li><\/ol>

      Additional Application Information<\/strong>
      An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.<\/p>

      Applicants should have completed the following courses with a \"B\" or better (scale is 4.00 = \"A\"). ASU equivalents are given in parentheses. Courses may be substituted with approval of the academic unit:<\/p>

      Linear Algebra (MAT 342 or MAT 343)
      calculus sequence 1-3 (MAT 270, 271, and MAT 272)
      Applied Statistics (STP 420)
      upper-division probability (ACT 415 or STP 421)<\/p>", "CollegeDescrlong": "

      Get connected. Stay engaged. Choose The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and learn to thrive.<\/p>\n\n

      The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has the most diverse selection of academic programs at Arizona State University. Our college's collection of 20+ schools and departments offers undergraduate majors, minors and certificates in virtually any field, from natural and social sciences to the humanities. Our students can enhance their undergraduate experience by developing new vaccines with distinguished faculty, digging for remains of our oldest human ancestors, examining the meaning of a centuries-old Buddhist manuscript or joining the search for extraterrestrial intelligence in our galaxy. They also have the chance to develop their skills as global leaders and experience the practical applications of their education through in-depth study abroad programs and hands-on internships, as well as volunteer and community service opportunities linked to their courses and degree programs.<\/p>", "DegreeDescrformal": "Master of Science", "asuAcadpMrfText": " ", "Descr254": " ", "CollegeDescr100Joint": [ "Liberal Arts and Sciences, The College of"], "AcadPlanType": "MAJ", "globalExp": " ", "AsuCareerOpp": "

      Risk is a part of daily life, and wherever there is risk, there are opportunities for actuarial intervention. Many actuaries work with insurance companies to calculate premiums, to determine reserves needed to ensure an organization's financial health, and to ensure that organizations conform to stringent, complex legal mandates. Others help companies to establish retirement plans or are employed as consultants.<\/p>

      Graduates possess skills that are transferable to any industry and any organization that requires risk modeling and management, including:<\/p>