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Actuarial Science

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

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Duration1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 42,603 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 23, 2023

Actuarial Science

About

Manage Risk

This interdisciplinary certificate program ensures comprehensive training in economics, finance, mathematics, and statistics. With an emphasis on probability, modeling, and econometrics, you will learn how to manage risk and model financial impacts of uncertain future events. Students earning this certificate are expected to take Exam P and Exam FM before they complete the program.

An Actuarial Science Certificate is a great resume-builder for students pursuing a degree in economics, finance, mathematics, or statistics. Graduates of this program are particularly sought after by the insurance, health care, and finance industries, due to their specialized skill set. Actuarial work is consistently rated one of the best careers in America due to growing industry demand, job security, and high salary.

Evaluate financial implications based on the likelihood for future scenarios

Analyze problems of insurance and finance through mathematical and statistical modeling

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career

Our Alumni Work As:

Use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to analyze the economic costs of risk and uncertainty.

Guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit.

Assess and compare insurance policies to determine the risks involved for both the company and the holder.

Fee Information

Application Fee 80

How to Apply

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Actuarial Science

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

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