About the course

Actuaries are business professionals who use their knowledge of mathematics, statistics, economics, and finance to analyze and solve problems related to managing risk. Actuaries are commonly employed in the insurance, financial services, and healthcare industries and in government agencies. As an Actuarial Science major at Western New England University, you will be positioned to enter a profession that is regularly listed among the top 10 best professions (CareerCast.com), based on factors such as job environment, salary, employment outlook, stress level and growth opportunities.). And with so many companies in the Hartford-Springfield area that employ actuaries, Western New England University is an ideal place to study actuarial science. The core coursework is in mathematics: calculus, linear algebra, probability, statistics, stochastic processes, interest theory, mathematical finance, and actuarial modeling. Required courses in economics, accounting, and finance provide necessary knowledge of the professional environment in which actuaries work, as do courses in business writing and ethics. You?ll also hone your computer, oral communication, and independent learning skills, all of which are invaluable to the profession. We also offer support helping our students to pass at least one of SOA Exam P or FM before they graduate. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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: US$178,400

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Springfield
Fall (August), 2024	Springfield
Spring (January), 2025	Springfield
Fall (August), 2025	Springfield

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Western New England University - Shorelight

High school or secondary transcripts

　　Copies of your passport

　　English test scores TOEFL IBT- 74, IELTS- 6

　　GPA- 2.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 74.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Western New England University - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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