About the course

An actuary is a business professional who uses mathematical skills to aid in the design and pricing of insurance policies and pension programs. Actuaries are employed by insurance companies, government agencies, health service organizations, large corporations, and consulting firms.

　　The Certificate in Actuarial Studies prepares undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students for a career as an actuary. The coursework provides students with the background knowledge that they need to successfully pass two or three of the professional actuarial exams and obtain Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) credit that is required to become an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (SOA) or the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS). Coursework towards the Certificate in Actuarial Studies can be used for credit towards the Bachelor?s degree in Mathematics. Students in the certificate program have access to resources provided by the UNC Charlotte Actuarial Science program, such as information sessions by employers, presentations by actuaries, and networking events. The certificate may be pursued concurrently with any of the undergraduate degree programs at UNC Charlotte 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
Fall (August), 2024	Charlotte
Fall (August), 2025	Charlotte

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of North Carolina - Charlotte

To be admitted into the Certificate in Actuarial Studies program, students who already have completed a bachelor’s degree must meet the general University requirements for admission into Undergraduate Certificate Programs. Their undergraduate coursework must include Calculus I, II, and III. These courses are prerequisites for the first two required courses in the program. Undergraduate students at UNC Charlotte must apply for the Actuarial Concentration in either the B.A. or B.S. in Mathematics or the B.S. in Mathematics for Business. Both of these programs require the three calculus courses that are prerequisites for the required actuarial and statistics courses. TOEFL IBT: 70 or higher (minimum of 14 in each sub score),TOEFL Paper Based: 523 or higher (minimum of 46 in each sub score),IELTS: 6.0 or higher (minimum of 5.0 in each sub score),SAT: 500 on the Evidence Based Reading and Writing, ACT: 19 on the Critical Reading section.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 70.0

　　

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