Oct 08, 2024  
2019-20 Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-20 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Professional Science, Actuarial Science Concentration, M.S.


Saeed Foroudastan, Director
Master of Science in Professional Science Program
(615) 494-7618
Saeed.Foroudastan@mtsu.edu

For more information about the Actuarial Science concentration, contact:
Don Hong, Program Coordinator
Actuarial Science Concentration
(615) 904-8339
Don.Hong@mtsu.edu

Suzanne Hicks, Graduate Coordinator
Master of Science in Professional Science Program
(615) 904-8581
Suzanne.Hicks@mtsu.edu

The College of Basic and Applied Sciences offers the Master of Science with a major in Professional Science (M.S.) with six concentrations: Actuarial Science, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Engineering Management, Fermentation Science, and Health Care Informatics.

The concentration in Actuarial Science offers preparation, basic knowledge, and professional skills to work as an actuary and to pass actuarial professional examinations.

Please see undergraduate catalog for information regarding undergraduate programs.

Admission Requirements


Admission to the Master of Science in Professional Science with a concentration in Actuarial Science requires

  1. an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a course in Multivariate Calculus (MATH 3110 or the equivalent) with a grade of C (2.00) or better and a course in Linear Algebra (MATH 2010 or equivalent) with a grade of C (2.00) or better;
  2. basic competency in word processing, electronic mail, library retrieval systems, presentation graphics, spreadsheets, and databases;
  3. appropriate undergraduate preparation for advanced study of actuarial science.

Application Procedure


All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.

Applicant must

  1. submit application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
  2. submit official transcripts from all collegiate institutions attended;
  3. submit three letters of reference to askgrad@mtsu.edu (or mail to College of Graduate Studies);
  4. submit an official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) report. A composite GRE score of 286 is expected for consideration for unconditional admission.

Degree Requirements


The Master of Science in Professional Science with a concentration in Actuarial Science requires completion of a minimum of 36 semester hours.

Curriculum: Professional Science, Actuarial Science


The following illustrates the minimum coursework requirements.

Concentration Courses (21 hours)


Program Notes


Candidate must

  1. file a degree plan in the College of Graduate Studies prior to entry into the program;
  2. file a Notice of Intent to Graduate form in the College of Graduate Studies within the first two weeks of the term in which candidate intends to graduate.