Admission Requirements

Admission to the Master of Science in Professional Science with a concentration in Actuarial Sciences 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 Probability (MATH 3150 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 sciences.

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.shtml);
2. submit official transcripts from all collegiate institutions attended;
3. submit three letters of reference;
4. submit an official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) report. A composite GRE score of 291 (current scale) or 900 (former scale) is expected for consideration for unconditional admission.

Degree Requirements

Once admitted to the program, each candidate must complete a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate credit (see specifics in Curriculum section below).

Curriculum: Professional Science, Actuarial Sciences

 Candidate must complete 36 hours in the following course of study:

Program Notes

Candidate must

1. file a degree plan in the College of Graduate Studies prior to the completion of 21 credit hours;
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.