Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Actuarial Science

Pittsburg State University

An actuary is a person who works for insurance or investment companies and is primarily responsible for determining rates and benefits for insurance policies and retirement instruments. The profession of actuary regularly ranks near the top in surveys of job satisfaction of all professions. One becomes an actuary, and progresses in the profession, by passing tests administered by the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society, which govern the profession. The actuarial emphasis program at Pittsburg State University is designed to help a student pass the first two of these exams before graduation and to give the student an adequate foundation to begin work as an actuary and to progress in the exam sequence. Analyze data to provide insight into risk management and decision-making. Master the art of financial risk analysis. Students develop advanced skills in mathematics and statistics to assess the likelihood of future events and their financial impact. Our program combines a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and finance with practical applications in insurance, finance, and risk management.The program enables students to analyze data to provide insight into risk management and decision-making. Students master the art of financial risk analysis and develop advanced skills in mathematics and statistics to assess the likelihood of future events and their financial impact. The program combines a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and finance with practical applications in insurance, finance, and risk management.

College of Arts and Sciences