Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Emphasis

in Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance

Requirements for Acceptance in Program

Must have completed MATH 2300 (Calculus III) or equivalent

A GPA 2.5 overall

A GPA 2.5 in Math courses numbered 1500 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus I) or above (except for MATH 2100)

MATH 1500: Calculus I MATH 1700: Calculus II MATH 2300: Calculus III MATH 3000: Introduction to Advanced Mathematics MATH 4100: Differential Equations MATH 4140: Matrix Theory MATH 4700: Advanced Calculus of One Real Variable I MATH 4315/STAT 4710: Introduction to Mathematical Statistics MATH 4320/STAT 4750: Introduction to Probability Theory MATH 4355: Investment Science I MATH 4370: Actuarial Modeling I MATH 4371: Actuarial Modeling II MATH 4520/STAT 4760: Statistical Inference I

Required Math Courses

Basic Programming Course

Select one of the following two courses: CMP_SC 1040: Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming

CMP_SC 1050: Algorithm Design and Programming I

Additional Requirements

STAT 4870: Time Series Analysis STAT 4510: Applied Statistical Models I ECONOM 1014: Principles of Microeconomics ECONOM 1015: Principles of Macroeconomics

Listed below are required courses offered by other departments.

Related Field Courses

BIO_SC 1500: General Biology

CHEM 1310: General Chemistry

CHEM 1320: General Chemistry II

CHEM 1330: General Chemistry III

PHYSCS 2750: University Physics I

PHYSCS 2760: University Physics II

A minimum of 5 hours from the following group

It is also recommended that the following courses are chosen as electives in order to

satisfy VEE requirements.

FINANC 3000: Corporate Finance

FINANC 4020: Investments

MATH 4590: Investment Science II

Arts & Science Foundation Requirements

Basic Skills MATH 1100 or transferable equivalent with grade of C- or higher (this is

automatic with a Math major). ENGL 1000 or transferable equivalent with grade of C- or higher. One Math Reasoning Proficiency course with grade of C- or higher

(automatic with a Math major). One course in American government or history (may apply toward the

social science requirement).

Foreign Language or Alternative No language requirement for non-native English speaker.

Chinese I, II, III

French I, II, III

German I, II, III

Greek I, II, III

Hebrew I, II, III

Italian I, II

Japanese I, II

Korean I, II, III

Latin I, II, III

Portuguese I, II

Russian I, II

Spanish I, II, III

Four years of a foreign language in high school or

One of the above language sequences or

12 hours of approved courses from one area outside of mathematics in the 2000, or above, level.

Depth of Study6 credit hours of A&S General Education courses numbered 2000, or

above, must be taken in two of the three following fields: Behavioral Sciences; Social Sciences; Humanities and Fine Arts. These

courses may also be used to satisfy Breadth Requirements.

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Select at least 9 hours, and must include coursework from both the behavioral and social sciences.

Humanities and Fine Arts

Select at least 9 hours, and must include coursework from at least two different areas.

Breadth of Study

Biological, Physical and Mathematical Sciences

See Related Field Courses for Department of Mathematics Requirements.

Writing Intensive Requirements

Students are required to complete at least two writing intensive courses in residence, with one in their major. In Mathematics, Math 3000 is a required writing intensive course.

The other writing intensive course may be taken in any department (including mathematics).

MU General Education CoursesA current list is available at MU's General Education website.

Please see the “Distribution of Content” lists at the link.

Graduation Plan: B.S. in Mathematics with Emphasis in Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance

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