Mathematics Major, Actuarial Science Concentration, BA

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The major consists of fifty-five credits of required coursework.

Mathematics Actuarial Science

For list of policies related to this major, please see Mathematics Department Policies .

Core Courses

The following are required courses. A 2.5 GPA in Mathematics courses is required.

MATH 121 M - Statistics 3 Credit(s)
MATH 231 M - Calculus I 4 Credit(s)
MATH 232 M - Calculus II 4 Credit(s)
MATH 233 M - Calculus III 4 Credit(s)
MATH 301 U - Problem Solving & Proof 3 Credit(s)
MATH 341 - Linear Algebra 3 Credit(s)
MATH 351 - Probability 4 Credit(s)
MATH 485 3KX - Mathematics Seminar 3 Credit(s)

Additional Mathematics Coursework

Students are required to complete five additional math courses from the list below, chosen with consent of the student’s academic advisor. Students must choose at least one course from each of the pairings: Analysis Pairing, Algebra Pairing, and Geometry Pairing.

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

Economics Courses

The following economics courses:

ECON 255 GJ - Principles of Macroeconomics 4 Credit(s)
ECON 256 J - Principles of Microeconomics 4 Credit(s)

Optional Business Minor

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

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

Further Study

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 University of Wisconsin-Madison
Take the actuarial Exam P shortly after completing MATH 351