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Actuarial Mathematics (BA, BSc)

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Faculty:

Faculty of Arts and Science

Degree:

Bachelor; Honours

Field of Study:

Actuarial Science

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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Actuarial Mathematics (BA, BSc) at Concordia University

Thesis Based:

Yes

Length:

4 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

International:

$32,525

Careers:

Insurance Adjustors and Claims Examiners Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries Actuaries

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*	85
Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade12 Precalculus or Grade12 Calculus or Grade12 Calculus and Vectors or Grade12 Advanced Functions 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.

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

Grade12 Precalculus or Grade12 Calculus or Grade12 Calculus and Vectors or Grade12 Advanced Functions

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.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on April 29, 2024

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