Actuarial Mathematics

University of Pittsburgh

United States of America, Pittsburgh

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University of Pittsburgh

United States of America , Pittsburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 55

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines11-Jul-2022 13-Jul-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 34,124 / Year

Apply Date 13-Jul-2022

Next Intake 11-Jul-2022

Actuarial Mathematics

About

This multidisciplinary course of study concentrates on applied mathematics with a focus on financial models. In addition to a core curriculum of mathematics courses, students are required to complete specific courses in statistics, economics, and computer science. The capstone courses in the program, Math 0470, Math 1119 and MATH 1121, follow the most recent syllabi approved by the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society for the societies professional examinations in probability, financial mathematics, investment and financial management and life contingencies. The department organizes seminars to prepare students for taking these professional society examinations.

Prepare for advanced study in mathematical or quantitative finance and business administration, and careers in banking and insurance.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

3.5 minimum cumulative GPA
Minimum SAT score of 1130 or minimum ACT composite score of 23(The SAT and/or ACT may be waived if the transfer applicant graduated high school 2+ years prior to their application date and has desired college coursework).
Preference is given to students with 24 college-level credits (should include science courses with B or higher grade)

English Program Requirements

Verification of English Language Proficiency for undergraduate applicants is determined by the Office of Admission and Financial Aid at the University of Pittsburgh. Verification is required unless the following apply: The applicant is a citizen of a country whose official language is English. The applicant has completed a degree program at a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. The applicant is not a citizen of a country whose official language is English but has completed a degree program at an institution outside of the U.S. where the language of instruction is English and where the official national language of the country in which the institution is located is English.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 34,124 / Year

Application Fee

USD 55

How to Apply

We require applicants to answer a short answer question. If you have not submitted your answer yet, then you may submit your response online or via email at [email protected]. Please be sure to include your full name exactly as it appears on your passport, date of birth, and student ID (if known) in your email.

Please submit one of the following:

Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR). We encourage you to complete the SRAR rather than sending a transcript to improve application processing time. Please note that we will compare your SRAR to your official high school transcript if you enroll at Pitt. Accuracy in completing the SRAR is very important. Discrepancies and misrepresentations could result in the Admissions Committee revoking your admissions decision.
Original or certified, official secondary school records from grades 9-11 (transcripts, marksheets, certificates, examination results, etc.) and any national/state examination results required in your country. You will also need to send literal translations of your records if they are not in English. If your secondary record only includes grades 10-12, please submit the third year of your middle school transcript. Note: Students may be required to complete a transcript evaluation.
- If you have a General Education Diploma (GED) email the Admissions Office [email protected] about your options. In some cases the GED is not accepted.

We’re a test-friendly institution, which means that we will take your highest ACT composite score and your highest SAT superscore. We don’t require the SAT Essay or ACT Writing scores. Your official results should be sent by the testing agency directly to the University of Pittsburgh using the appropriate code number: SAT: 2927 or ACT: 3734

It is important that you review the guidelines and exceptions for these exams because there are some instances where the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exam requirement may be waived. Institutional TOEFL code for the University of Pittsburgh: 2927

First-year students who have taken university credits should also submit:

Official post-secondary records and, if they are in a language other than English, literal, translated versions of them, and official evaluation of those credits (see step 3) and an;
Official course catalog and/or course syllabi for all courses completed at a college or university outside of the U.S. or complete course descriptions for the courses, modules, and subjects that you have completed and plan to complete. If your records and/or course catalog or course syllabi are written in a language other than English, an English translation must be submitted. Submit this to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. Note: The University of Pittsburgh does not accept or recognize transfer credit evaluations done by other institutions or private credential evaluation services.