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Program checklist · Actuarial Science Major (B.S.)

Actuarial Science Major (B.S.)

Bentley University · Waltham, MA

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Program
Award
Actuarial Science Major (B.S.)
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Actuarial Science utilizes mathematics, statistics, and finance to estimate risk, price products, and determine required reserves in the insurance, banking, and financial services industries. Actuarial Science majors gain skills to understand, evaluate, and manage complex financial products and to communicate short- and long-term risks. Candidates develop deep technical skills, such as the valuation of probabilistic financial instruments and the time value of money. Actuarial Science majors also gain practical experience by applying statistical software and mathematical models to analyze data and forecast a variety of potential outcomes to inform business decisions. Throughout, candidates will develop communication skills needed to interact effectively with stakeholders from a broad spectrum of business backgrounds.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
164739
CourseShelf checklist
CK_164739_d6fb20e7_1
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Prerequisite Course

1 item
  1. MA 131
    Calculus I
    or: MA 131L Calculus I with Lab
    3

Program Requirements

0 items

    Required Courses:

    Choose 2 of the following · Select two of the following: · 18 items
    1. MA 139
      Calculus II
      or: MA 139L Calculus II with Lab
      3
    2. MA 214
      3
    3. MA 233
      3
    4. MA 239
      Linear Algebra
      or: MA 241 Introduction to Proofs with Real Analysis
      3
    5. MA 252
      3
    6. MA 263
      3
    7. MA 310
      Actuarial Topics in Probability and Risk
      As published: “Actuarial Topics in Probability and Risk Management”
      or: MA 357 Mathematical Theory of Interest
      3
    8. Select two of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    9. MA 243
      3
    10. MA 310
      Actuarial Topics in Probability and Risk
      As published: “Actuarial Topics in Probability and Risk Management 1”
      3
    11. MA 335
      3
    12. MA 343
      3
    13. MA 352
      1
    14. MA 357
      Mathematical Theory of Interest
      As published: “Mathematical Theory of Interest 1”
      3
    15. MA 374
      3
    16. MA 375
      3
    17. MA 376
      3
    18. MA 380
      Introduction to Generalized Linear Models
      As published: “Introduction to Generalized Linear Models and Survival Analysis in Business”

    Foundations for Success (15 Credits)

    1 item
    1. FDS 100
      3

    Communications and Writing

    0 items

      Select one from:

      1 item
      1. EMS 101
        Critical Reading and Writing
        or: EMS 101L Critical Reading and Writing with Lab
        or: EMS 102 Critical Reading and Writing for Multilingual Students
        or: EMS 102L Critical Reading and Writing for Multilingual Students with Lab
        3

      And one from:

      1 item
      1. EMS 104
        Multimodal Communication
        or: EMS 105 Multimodal Communication for Multilingual Students
        3

      Information Technology

      1 item
      1. CS 100
        Solving Business Problems with
        As published: “Solving Business Problems with Information Technology”
        3

      Mathematical Sciences

      0 items

        Select one from:

        1 item
        1. MA 105
          Mathematical Foundations for Business
          or: MA 105L Mathematical Foundations for Business with Lab
          or: MA 105P Mathematical Foundations for Business with Prep
          or: MA 107 Applied Calculus for Business
          or: MA 107L Applied Calculus for Business with Lab
          or: MA 131 Calculus I
          or: MA 131L Calculus I with Lab
          3

        Context and Perspectives (18 Credits)

        0 items

          Students must take six courses, one in each category of Context and Perspectives:

          0 items

            Culture, Change, and Behavior

            0 items

              Globalization

              0 items

                Institutions and Power

                0 items

                  Race, Gender, and Inequality

                  0 items

                    Scientific Inquiry

                    0 items

                      Values, Ethics, and Society

                      0 items

                        Business Dynamics/Business Administration Minor (18 Credits)

                        0 items

                          All courses are required:

                          6 items
                          1. AC 115
                            3
                          2. EC 111
                            3
                          3. FI 118
                            3
                          4. LA 100
                            3
                          5. MG 116
                            3
                          6. ST 113
                            3

                          Unrestricted Electives (42 Credits)

                          electives · 1 item
                          1. Select forty-two elective credits
                            Not resolved to a course
                            42
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