Actuarial Mathematics (B.A.)

Wayne State University

The courses offered by the Department of Mathematics serve several purposes; they supply the mathematical preparation necessary for students specializing in the physical, life or social sciences, in business administration, in engineering, and in education; they provide a route by which students may achieve a level of competence to do research in any of several special mathematical areas; they allow students to prepare themselves for work as mathematicians and statisticians in industry and government; and they give an opportunity to all inquisitive students to learn something about modern mathematical ideas.

Various Careers

Actuaries measure and manage risk. Students who complete the Actuarial Mathematics program are prepared for a variety of careers, and not just in the actuarial field. Students can expect to work in fields such as insurance, banking, investments, government, energy, e-commerce, marketing, employee benefits, product development, enterprise risk management, predictive analytics, consulting and more.