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Direct linkTaylor, Paul T. – PRIMUS, 2014
Many institutions wish to offer a path for students pursuing actuarial careers but lack the student demand to offer new courses or hire additional faculty. Fortunately, a program training students to enter the profession can often be constructed using existing courses and well-informed advising.
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Program Development, Program Descriptions, Risk Assessment
Marano, Lisa E. – PRIMUS, 2014
In 2007, the B.S. in Applied Mathematics program consisting of five concentrations, including Actuarial Science, began at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and we graduated our first class (of one) that December. We describe our program, some ideas to consider when planning your own program, and share some of the successes of our program…
Descriptors: College Programs, Program Development, Program Descriptions, Risk Assessment
Marchand, Richard J. – PRIMUS, 2014
This paper provides suggestions for preparing students to take the actuarial examination on financial mathematics, SOA/CAS Exam FM/2. It is based on current practices employed at Slippery Rock University, a small public liberal arts university. Detailed descriptions of our Theory of Interest course and subsequent Exam FM/2 prep course are provided…
Descriptors: Risk Assessment, Mathematics Education, Financial Services, Test Preparation
Wakefield, Thomas P. – PRIMUS, 2014
The purpose of this article is to describe the actuarial science program at our university and the development of a course to enhance students' problem solving skills while preparing them for Exam P/1 of the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the Casualty Actuary Society (CAS). The Exam P/1 prep course, formally titled Mathematical Foundations of…
Descriptors: Science Curriculum, Curriculum Enrichment, Test Preparation, Risk Assessment
Charlwood, Kevin E. – PRIMUS, 2014
Building an Actuarial Science program designated as advanced requires dedicated faculty, support from the administration, and a core group of strong students. Washburn University may serve as a model for those wishing to start or enhance such a program at their institution. We face three main ongoing challenges: first, the hiring and retention of…
Descriptors: Risk Assessment, College Programs, Program Descriptions, Faculty Recruitment
Staples, Susan G. – PRIMUS, 2014
We describe the roles and duties of a director in developing an introductory actuarial program. Degree plan design, specialized exam courses, internship classes, coordination of efforts with Economics and Finance Departments, opportunities for creating a minor in actuarial mathematics, actuarial clubs, career advice, and interaction with actuarial…
Descriptors: College Programs, Risk Assessment, Administrator Role, Program Development
