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2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

Actuarial Science Minor: Financial Mathematics


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The Minor in Actuarial Science: Financial Mathematics is designed to prepare students in both the mathematics and financial content necessary for success in the actuarial profession. This interdisciplinary program is designed to provide students with the quantitative and analytical skills necessary to navigate the dynamic and complex financial world. Upon completion of this minor, students will be prepared to take the Society of Actuaries (SOA) Financial Mathematics (FM) Exam and will satisfy some Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) credits upon getting B- or higher in several courses. This minor is not open to students majoring in Actuarial Science.

Graduation Requirements
All courses in the minor must be completed with grades of C or higher.

Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this minor, students will be able to:

  • Apply concepts and tools from finance, economics, and financial mathematics to solve actuarial problems.
  • Assess and quantify economic and financial risks using statistical and mathematical methods.

Select one of the following accounting courses Credits: 5


Select one of the following statistics courses Credits: 5


Total Credits: 37


College and Department Information


Mathematics Department  
College of the Sciences  

Online Availability
The program does not have a designated online only option.

Program Codes
ASFMMIN, ASFMMINP

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