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• Mathematics 211, 213, 249, 251, 253, 273, 281, 283, 311, 313, 321, 349, 353, 381, 401
• All courses labelled Actuarial Science
• Statistics 323, 421, 429, 437, 505, 507, 533
• Applied Mathematics 217, 219

Courses in Risk Management and Insurance are not included in the field, but are relevant and are recommended electives for Actuarial Science students. Interested students should consult the Division or the Chair in Risk Management and Insurance in the Haskayne School of Business.

Actuarial Science courses, along with Statistics 421, 429, 433, 437, 507 and 533, cover significant portions of the course of study for the early Casualty Actuarial Society Examinations and Society of Actuaries Examinations/Courses. Students are advised to select additional courses in Economics, Finance, Risk Management and Insurance, and Statistics as electives in order to complete the course of study for these professional examinations, and also to prepare for the advanced Casualty Actuarial Society Examinations/Society of Actuaries Examinations/Courses. Students should speak with an advisor in the division of Statistics and Actuarial Science for guidance.

See also Section 3 (Faculty Regulations), Subsections 3.4B (Program Requirements - Major Programs) and 3.5B (Course Selection - Introductory Courses).

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 211 or 213

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 249 or 251 or 281 or Applied Mathematics 217

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 253 or 283 or Applied Mathematics 219

1.0 FCE - Mathematics 311 or 313 and 321

0.5 FCE - Statistics 323

1.0 FCE - Mathematics 349 and 353; or Mathematics 381 and one from the field of Actuarial Science

0.5 FCE - Computer Science 217 or 231 or 235

2.0 FCE - Actuarial Science 325, 327, 427 and 527

0.5 FCE - Statistics 421

3.0 FCE - Selected from the list:

• Courses labelled Actuarial Science
• Statistics 429, 437, 505, 507, 533

4.0 FCE - Breadth requirement: Options from faculties other than the Faculty of Science (check Table I in 3.4 Program Requirements for ineligible courses). Of these 4.0 FCE, at least 1.0 FCE must be from the Faculty of Arts. Science 311 may be counted among the 4.0 FCE from other faculties.

6.0 FCE - Options

Note: Not every 400- and 500-numbered Statistics and Actuarial Sciences course is offered every year. Students in third year should ensure they take a sufficient number of these in order to graduate at the end of their fourth year.

In addition to the requirements specified by the Faculty of Science (see Section 3), students are required to complete the following program of study:

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 273

1.5 FCE - Mathematics 249 or 251 or 281 and 283 and 381

1.5 FCE - Mathematics 211 or 213, 311 or 313 and 321

0.5 FCE - Statistics 323

0.5 FCE - Computer Science 217 or 231 or 235

2.0 FCE - Actuarial Science 325, 327, 427 and 527

1.0 FCE - Statistics 421 and 429

3.0 FCE - Selected from the list:

• All Actuarial Science courses;
• Statistics 437, 505, 507, 533 

1.0 FCE - Selected from the list:

• All Actuarial Science courses;
• Courses in Economics at the 400 level or above;
• Courses in Risk Management and Insurance at the 300 level or above;
• Courses in Statistics at the 400 level or above.

4.0 FCE - Breadth requirement: Options from faculties other than the Faculty of Science (check Table I in 3.4 Program Requirements for ineligible courses). Of these 4.0 FCE, at least 1.0 FCE must be from the Faculty of Arts. Science 311 may be counted among the 4.0 FCE from other faculties.

4.5 FCE - Options

Note: The following substitutions allow students to enter the honours program later in their studies:

(a) The calculus sequence Mathematics 249/251/281, 283, 381 may be replaced by an average grade of "B+" or better in either of the calculus sequences Mathematics 249/251, 253, 349, 353; or Applied Mathematics 217, 219, 309 with permission.

(b) Mathematics 273 may be replaced by a grade of "B+" or better in Mathematics 271 with permission.

(c) Mathematics 213 may be replaced by a grade of "B+" or better in Mathematics 211 with permission.

• Not every 400- and 500-numbered Statistics and Actuarial Sciences course is offered every year. Students should consult with the divisional office to plan for the upcoming cycle of offered courses as well as for a progress assessment on a regular basis throughout their program.
• Actuarial Science 425 is recommended for students in the Actuarial Science program.
• The following courses are some of the recommended options for Actuarial Science students in second (or subsequent) years:
  • Accounting 317
  • Communications Studies 361, 363
  • At least one of Economics 201 and 301. At least one of Economics 203 and 303
  • Risk Management and Insurance 317 (strongly recommended).
  • Options in first year should be selected with these second year options in mind, in order to satisfy prerequisites. At least one half course in Economics is strongly recommended.
• The following courses are some of the recommended options for Actuarial Science students in third and fourth years:
  • Courses in Risk Management and Insurance at the 400 level or above, especially 439 and/or 449.
• While a university program will prepare you to join the ranks of the actuarial profession, it is also important for a student to begin writing the professional examinations of the Society of Actuaries and/or Casualty Actuarial Society as soon as possible - but normally not before the end of second year studies - if he or she wishes to find employment in the actuarial industry after graduation. The professional examinations are normally offered on campus twice a year. For more information, please contact an advisor in the Division of Statistics and Actuarial Science.

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 249 or 251 or 281 or Applied Mathematics 217

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 253 or 283 or Applied Mathematics 219

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 321

0.5 FCE - Statistics 323

1.0 FCE - Mathematics 349 and 353; or Mathematics 381 and one from the field of Actuarial Science

1.0 FCE - Actuarial Science 325 and 327

1.0 FCE - Selected from the following:

• All Actuarial Science courses, Statistics 421, 437, 507, 533