Mathematics Major, Actuarial Science Concentration, BA

Additional Mathematics Courses

Choose 5 from the list below:

• MATH 331 - Differential Equations Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
• MATH 431 - Real Analysis Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
• MATH 432 - Complex Analysis Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
• MATH 441 - Abstract Algebra I Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
• MATH 442 - Abstract Algebra II Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
• MATH 461 - College Geometry Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
• MATH 462 - Topology Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

• Other courses that may be included with approval: MATH 372 , MATH 379 , MATH 472 , and MATH 479 .

Additional Required Courses

• MATH 121 M - Statistics Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
• ECON 255 GJ - Principles of Macroeconomics Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
• ECON 256 J - Principles of Microeconomics Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

Further Recommendations

Students planning further study and a career in the actuarial field are encouraged to:

• Substitute STAT 311 at the UW-Madison for MATH 121, in consultation with their academic advisor.
• Take additional coursework through the Collaborative Program to support their goals
• Pursue one or more internships in Actuarial Science.
• Explore the Capstone Certificate Program in Actuarial Science at the UW-Madison
• Take the actuarial Exam P shortly after completing MATH 351

Optional Business Minor

For students also pursuing a minor in Business, the following courses are recommended:

• BUS 399 - Financial Management (Int Bus Sem 3B) Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
• BUS 411 - Intermediate Corporate Finance Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
• BUS 298 - Fin Acct & Mktg (Int Bus Sem 1A) Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
• BUS 299 - Mgr Acct & Mktg (Int Bus Sem 1B) Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3