WHAT IS ACTUARIAL SCIENCE/FINANCE?
This major is part of the Business Exploration Group and Math & Engineering Exploration Group
Mathematics/Actuarial Science Major Website
This track combines actuarial skills with finance courses that emphasize security valuation, forecasting, and financial and risk management. It requires seven upper-level finance and actuarial courses in addition to the requirements for the actuarial science track. Students typically start in the actuarial science track and consider transitioning to this track in their junior year.
Declaration, Major Requirements, and Courses
HOW TO DECLARE:
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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
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HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:
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MATH 1131Q - Calculus 1 (Major Requirement)
MATH 1132Q - Calculus 2 (Major Requirement)
MATH 2110Q - Multivariable Calculus (Major Requirement)
MATH 2620 - Financial Mathematics (Major Requirement)
Possible Career Opportunities
COMMON CAREER PATHS:
UConn students who major in Actuarial Science/Finance often pursue careers with a focus on combining skills in both finance and insurance. Common examples include but are not limited to careers in:
- Banking
- Consulting
- Data science
- Enterprise risk management
- Financial services
- Insurance
- Pricing
- Underwriting
- Valuation
COMMON AREAS OF GRADUATE STUDY:
Actuarial Science/Finance majors who go on to pursue graduate studies pursue a wide variety of master’s, and/or doctoral degrees based on their interests. Common examples include but are not limited to degrees in:
- Actuarial science
- Business administration
- Finance
ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES:
For additional examples of careers and graduate studies that UConn alumni have pursued, visit the UConn alumni search on LinkedIn.
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