Applied Mathematics/Actuarial Science Concentration (AMAS)

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Applied Mathematics/Actuarial Science Concentration AMAS

Career Path: Business, Management, Marketing, and Technology

Required Courses		Credit Hours
General Education:
This degree requires completion of the General Education requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree. Details of these requirements are delineated on the General Education website. Courses listed below as program/major required courses with the indicators: C, S, Z, R, G, may also be used to satisfy some of these general education requirements.
Applied Mathematics Core (22 credits required)
MATH 220	Analytical Geometry & Calculus 1	5
MATH 230	Analytical Geometry & Calculus 2	5
MATH 251	Statistics for the Life Sciences	3
MATH 320	Analytical Geometry & Calculus 3	3
MATH 322	Linear Algebra	3
Actuarial Sciences Concentration
CPSC 200	Object Oriented Programming	4
OR
CPSC 244	Scientific Programming w/FORTRAN	3
MATH 310	Linear Models in Statistics	3
MATH 314	Probability	3
MATH 340	Numerical Analysis	3
MATH 414	Mathematical Statistics 1	3
MATH 416	Mathematical Statistics 2	3
ECON 221	Prin of Macroeconomics*S	3
Directed Elective		3

Why Choose Actuarial Science?

Actuarial Science deals with design, financing and operation of insurance plans. Financial security for people and companies is the main goal of an actuary. Typical problems could include setting the premium for automobile insurance, insuring an athlete against injury or determining the payout for a sweepstakes contest.

Actuaries are in demand in business and industry, and the average salary is quite high. Prospective actuaries take a series of tests, and this program will prepare you for the first test, which should lead to quick employment.

Admission Requirements

First year student admission is open to high school graduates (or equivalent) who demonstrate academic preparedness, maturity and seriousness of purpose with educational backgrounds appropriate to their chosen program of study. High school courses and grade point average, ACT composite score, and ACT reading and mathematics subscores will be considered in the admission and placement process. Transfer students must have at least 12 credits at the time of application with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA including an English and mathematics course, or they must provide their high school records and ACT scores for admission review.

Graduation Requirements

The applied mathematics program leads to a bachelor of science degree. Graduation requires a minimum 2.0 overall GPA and a minimum of 120 credits including completion of all general education requirements as outlined on the General Education website. Additionally, a minimum 2.5 GPA in all math and computer science course work is required.

More Information

Department of Mathematics
Ferris State University
820 Campus Drive, ASC 2021
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2225
Phone: 231-591-2565
Email: mccullor@ferris.edu