Graduate Degree Program Summary
Graduate Degrees Offered
Actuarial Science
- On the WebDepartment Website
- Graduate ChairProfessor Colin Ramsay
- For questions regarding the program:Kathy Mellick
kmellick2@unl.edu
402-472-2330 - For questions regarding the admission process:CBA Graduate Advising Office
cbagrad@unl.edu
402-472-2338 - Department Address210 CBA
Lincoln NE 68588-0490
Application Checklist and Deadlines
Required by the Office of Graduate Studies
- Application for Graduate Admission
- $50 non-refundable application processing fee
- One set of transcripts, uploaded to MyRED (see upload requirements)
- If your native language is not English: verification of English proficiency
- If you are not a US citizen and you expect to hold an F or J visa: financial resource information
See also: US steps to admission or international steps to admission.
Required by Actuarial Science in GAMES
After you apply, allow one business day for us to establish your access to GAMES, where you'll complete these departmental requirements:
- Entrance exam(s): GMAT
- Minimum TOEFL: Paper-550 Internet-80
- Three recommendation letters
- Statement of goals and objectives
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Any SOA exams passed
Application Deadline
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Description
The actuarial science program provides opportunities for students seeking employment in the areas of life insurance, pensions, and property or casualty insurance. The program has produced actuaries in the United States, Canada, and over a dozen other countries.
The program is available for students who have a strong aptitude for mathematics as well as a solid mathematical preparation, including calculus and mathematical statistics. Many successful students, however, have backgrounds in education or in other non-mathematical fields.
The degree requires a minimum of 36 hours without a thesis. At least nine hours must be in a minor area such as insurance, finance, statistics, or economics. Students are encouraged to take as many classes as possible in finance and insurance and to join the Actuarial Science Club. The club provides students with a better understanding of the actuarial profession, assists in preparing for the professional actuarial examinations, and fosters close relationships among students in the common pursuit of an career in actuarial science.
Courses and More
The Graduate Bulletin provides course descriptions, program requirements, and more:Faculty and Research
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