About the course

The Department of Finance in the Ivy College of Business offers a major in actuarial science. Students will complete the business general education requirements (including business foundation courses), supporting courses/major prerequisites, business core requirements for the bachelor of science (B.S.) degree, and 23 additional credits in the major.

　　The actuarial science major, intended for students with strong quantitative backgrounds and interest in business, has the goal of educating students in business and risk management, while providing the background and training needed for certification as an actuary (via the 5 preliminary exams of the profession). The major is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to use advanced technical and analytical skills to solve important business problems.

　　Actuaries have a deep understanding of finance, business, mathematics, and statistics. With this knowledge, they help businesses measure and manage risk, develop new products, and make strategic value-enhancing decisions. In high demand, actuaries work for and with businesses engaged in many different types of activities, including life-, health-, and property-casualty insurance, banking, investments, financial services, government, energy, e-commerce, marketing, and consulting. Students studying actuarial science will acquire the knowledge base and skills in finance, mathematics, and statistics needed to pass the preliminary actuarial exams offered by the Society of Actuaries and Casualty Society of America, while acquiring essential business skills to be successful in the field. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Ames
Summer (May), 2024	Ames
Fall (August), 2024	Ames
Fall (October), 2024	Ames
Spring (January), 2025	Ames
Summer (May), 2025	Ames
Fall (August), 2025	Ames
Fall (October), 2025	Ames
Spring (January), 2026	Ames
Summer (May), 2026	Ames

　　

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Entry requirements for Iowa State University

Freshman applicants should upload copies of their official high school academic records. If you are currently attending or have attended a post-secondary institution, you must list it on the application, regardless of whether you want it to be used in our admission or transfer credit decisions. Toefl - Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT) score of 71 with a minimum score of 17 in both the Writing and Speaking sections , Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT) score of 530 , Ielts - Overall band score of 6.0 with no sub score below 5.5

　　

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

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