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Master of Science in Actuarial Science

The Department of Statistics, in conjunction with the School of Continuing Education, offers an M.S. in Actuarial Science. The program grounds students in the theory and methods used by actuaries at the same time that it prepares them to take SOA Exams P, FM, M, and C, and CAS Exams 1–4. The core curriculum includes courses in economics and finance, statistical methods, and actuarial science. Students earn Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) credit in economics, corporate finance, and applied statistical methods. Advanced students may take electives in mathematical finance, risk management, and advanced statistical methods.

The program is appropriate for students with strong academic records in mathematics, statistics, and economics. Students enroll full-time or part-time; full-time students complete the program in three semesters. The Department of Statistics will assist students not employed in the field in locating internship opportunities.

The Program draws on the faculty and expertise of Columbia’s Departments of Statistics as well as the Center for Applied Probability.

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