The Department of Mathematics combines a rigorous math curriculum with select courses in accounting, finance, and economics to help students prepare for a career as an actuary or actuarial manager. This course of study builds students’ analytical and problem-solving skills, develops their ability to apply probability theory and statistical inference to real world problems, and gives the necessary exposure to financial and economic theory. Upon completion of this degree, students will be ready to begin the testing process to become an actuary. Students should discuss the actuarial exam structure with their academic advisor.
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours=120
- University Core Curriculum (42 hours).
- Grade of “C” or better in all mathematics, accounting, finance, and economics courses completed.
- A total of 51 semester hours of mathematics completed with nine semester hours of mathematics at this university.
- A total of 27 semester hours of accounting, finance, and economics completed.
Course Requirements (63 hours)
Each student seeking a baccalaureate degree with a major in Mathematics – Actuarial Sciences Track must complete the following specific requirements (63 hours).
One additional course chosen from the following (3 hours)
Three additional courses chosen from the following (9 hours)
Note that a single course cannot be counted in more than one category above.
At least one course chosen from the following (3 hours)
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2301] | |
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2302] | |
For the student interested in being an Actuarial Manager, consult your advisor about a Minor in Business Administration.
Recommended Four-Year Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall Semester (16 hrs.)
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I [TCCN: MATH 2413] | |
| PHIL 2303 | Introduction to Logic [TCCN: PHIL 2303] | |
| | Communication (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Social and Behavioral Science (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Human Expression (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
Spring Semester (16 hours)
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II [TCCN: MATH 2414] | |
| MATH 3380 | Algorithms in Applied Mathematics | |
| | Communication (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | STEM (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
NOTE: Do not choose University Physics for the Core STEM course.
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester (17 hours)
Spring Semester (15 hours)
| MATH 3336 | Abstract Algebra I | |
| MATH 3305 | Ordinary Differential Equations | |
| ACCT 2302 | Principles of Managerial Accounting [TCCN: ACCT 2302] | |
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2301] | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302] | |
Junior Year
Fall Semester (16 hours)
| MATH 3345 | Real Analysis I | |
| MATH 4350 | Theory of Probability | |
| or | |
| | Upper Level Math Elective - 3 hours | |
| FINA 3311 | Principles of Finance | |
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
| PHYS 2325 | University Physics I [TCCN: PHYS 2325] | |
| PHYS 2125 | University Physics I Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 2125] | |
Note: Students are encouraged to choose
MATH 4351 Applied Statistics as an elective. It is recommended students take
MATH 4350 Theory of Probability in the fall of an odd-numbered academic year in preparation for taking
MATH 4351 Applied Statistics in the spring of that year.
Spring Semester (16 hours)
| MATH 3373 | Advanced Ordinary Differential Equations | |
| | Upper Level Math Elective - 3 hours | |
| FINA 3330 | Investments | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| PHYS 2326 | University Physics II [TCCN: PHYS 2326] | |
| PHYS 2126 | University Physics II Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 2126] | |
Senior Year
Fall Semester (13 hours)
| MATH 4160 | Senior Seminar I | |
| | Upper Level Math Elective - 3 hours | |
| MATH 4350 | Theory of Probability | |
| or | |
| | Upper Level Math Elective - 3 hours | |
| FINA 4310 | Management of Financial Institutions | |
| FINA 4357 | Business Forecasting | |
NOTE: Students are encouraged to choose
MATH 4351 Applied Statistics as an elective. It is recommended students take
MATH 4350 Theory of Probability in the fall of an odd-numbered academic year in preparation for taking
MATH 4351 Applied Statistics in the spring of that year.
Spring Semester (13 hrs.)
| MATH 4161 | Senior Seminar II | |
| | Upper Level Math Elective - 3 hours | |
| FINA 4356 | Financial Risk Management | |
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2302] | |
| FINA 4330 | Security Analysis and Portfolio Management | |
NOTE: Students are encouraged to choose
MATH 4351 Applied Statistics as an elective. It is recommended students take
MATH 4350 Theory of Probability in the fall of an odd-numbered academic year in preparation for taking
MATH 4351 Applied Statistics in the spring of that year.