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 Actuarial Science
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SchoolSimon Fraser University
LocationBurnaby, BC, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 31,934
Full-time Graduate: 5,736
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length4 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*85%
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Precalculus  or  Grade12 Principles of Mathematics 
  •  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Calculus  or  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Physics 
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DescriptionThe future is uncertain and can involve financial risk. Actuaries study, quantify, and manage this risk. You'll study mathematics, statistics, economics and finance to become well prepared for the professional exams. After graduation you'll find employment in areas such as life insurance, financial markets or currency exchange. The Actuarial Science program in the Faculty of Science includes a range of business, economics, mathematics and statistics courses.
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