Drexel University The College of Arts and Sciences 12 courses 28 total credits
The minor in actuarial science is designed to provide students with the quantitative and analytical skills required to obtain an entry level position in the actuarial sciences profession. The coursework will help prepare students for the first two actuarial exams (probability and financial mathematics) and can be applied towards VEE (Validation by Education Experience) credit requirements from professional actuarial societies in the areas of Mathematical Statistics, Accounting and Finance, and Economics. Additional elective coursework will introduce students to appropriate statistical software or more advanced topics relevant to the actuarial sciences profession.
| Total Credits | 28 credits |
Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 250 | Mathematics of Investment and Credit | 3 |
| MATH 311 | Probability and Statistics I | 4 |
| MATH 312 | Probability and Statistics II | 4 |
| MATH 313 | Probability and Statistics III | 3 |
| Total Required Courses | 14 credits | |
Choose one track
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 110 | Accounting for Professionals | 4 |
| FIN 301 | Introduction to Finance | 4 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
| Total Choose one track | 8 credits | |
Actuarial Science Electives
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FIN 321 | Investment Securities & Markets | 4 |
| MATH 318 | [WI] Mathematical Applications of Statistical Software | 3 |
| MATH 320 | Actuarial Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 449 | Mathematical Finance | 3 |
Click a course code or title to read the full course description.
Our subject experts help with essays, research papers, case studies, discussion posts, and capstone projects for these programs β written from scratch to your course requirements.
Program and course information is reproduced from each university's published academic catalog for informational purposes and may change. Always confirm current requirements with your university. We are an independent academic support service and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the universities listed.
Expert guides on essay writing, citation styles, study skills, and academic success.
View All Articles
Learn how to write a good research question for a paper. Narrow your topic, identify a research problem, and create a focused question with practical examples.
Learn how to choose a research topic you can actually research. Discover how to narrow broad ideas, find reliable sources, and develop a focused research question.
Learn how to cite sources in a research paper using APA, MLA, and Chicago styles, with in-text citation examples and reference-list tips.