Master of Science in Actuarial Science and Predictive Analytics

The Master of Science in actuarial science and predictive analytics will prepare you to succeed in a market landscape that has increasingly adopted risk management practices and data analytics. The Master of Science in actuarial science and predictive analytics provides an interdisciplinary foundation in actuarial science and predictive analytics. Graduates are prepared to choose and defend the choice of mathematical models and technologies to conduct predictive analysis, financial evaluations, and risk management assessments. This master’s is designed to build an interdisciplinary foundation in actuarial science with emerging technology, predictive modeling, and curricular content and provide select, high quality programs in professional fields. The program prepares students with a foundational understanding in predictive analytics to ensure students stay current in the evolving actuarial profession, prepare them for tomorrow’s challenge, and continues to meet the needs of employers and other users of actuarial services.You’ll gain advanced skill sets and knowledge in the actuarial science professional career. Actuaries with backgrounds in predictive analytics gain a competitive career advantage. The program provides internship opportunities through industry relationships, networking opportunities, a capstone and professional practices course.

To be admitted into the program you will need-No GRE scores are required.A baccalaureate degree in mathematics or science (or a related field) from a regionally accredited college or university. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (on a 4-point scale) is required for full admission to the program, and 2.75 is required for conditional admission. GPA calculations may be based upon the cumulative units or the last 60 units of the degree. See graduate admission policies for more information.At least three terms of undergraduate courses in calculus, calculus based probability, mathematical statistics, and linear algebra.A strong mathematics background as demonstrated through grades in mathematics courses; an undergraduate B.S. thesis focused on mathematics, sciences, or risk analysis; or work experience involving actuarial science.IELTS- 6.5 with band scores of 6.0TOEFL- 80 with subscores of 20