| Actuarial Mathematics (BA, BSc) | | |
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School | Concordia University | | |
Location | Montreal, QC, Canada | | |
School Type | University | | |
School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 35,400 Full-time Graduate: 10,000 | | |
Degree | Bachelor | | |
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Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
Entry Grade (%)* | 85% | | |
Prerequisites | - Grade12 Precalculus or Grade12 Calculus or Grade12 Calculus and Vectors or Grade12 Advanced Functions
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Prerequisites Notes | BSc
Cegep applicants: 28 overall, 30 math and science
- Natural Science DEC
- or DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts
- or: Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2; Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism; Waves, Optics and Modern Physics; General Chemistry; Chemistry of Solutions and General Biology
High School: A- overall, A- math and science
- One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or equivalent
- Two sciences (from Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
BA
Cegep applicants: 28 overall, 30 math
- Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2
High School: A- overall, A- math
- One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or equivalent
See the program page on our website for more details on admissions requirements, including requirements for International Baccalaureate, Baccalauréat français, GCE, or university transfer applicants. | | |
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Description | Actuaries use their mathematical and statistical wizardry to solve problems involving risk and uncertainty. This degree prepares you for actuarial work in insurance, with pension consulting firms, investment banks and in other areas of the financial sector.
Students in the program:
- Receive a thorough grounding in mathematics, statistics and probability
- Learn models to analyze and solve financial problems involving uncertainty
- Learn about computer science, accounting, finance and economics
- Take a broad approach to actuarial problem-solving by taking social sciences and humanities courses
Our programs are provisionally accredited by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA). Grads gain exemptions from four of the preliminary professional exams of the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society. Concordia University is designated as a Centre of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries. | | |
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