About the course

A certificate in actuarial sciences will help you calculate risk in order to solve problems. Our program provides you with rich experiences in and out of the classroom, so you can pursue a career in the insurance or financial service industries, among other areas.

　　Learn to apply mathematical models to measure and manage risk with an actuarial sciences certificate at USD.

　　This certificate will be a benefit to the students that major in mathematics and desire to go into the field of Actuarial Sciences. Actuarial Sciences studies the calculation of risk using mathematical and statistical methods, and a background in this field will provide the skills needed for work in the insurance or financial services industries, among other areas. 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: 1 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Vermillion
Fall (August), 2024	Vermillion
Spring (January), 2025	Vermillion
Fall (August), 2025	Vermillion
Spring (January), 2026	Vermillion

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Dakota

Official high school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 71 or higher (iBT), 530 or higher (paper test), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.0 or higher, International Baccalaureate (IB) - IB English A (4 or higher) or IB English B (6 or higher)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　1001st / 1250

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