Actuarial Mathematics, B.S. Four-Year Degree Map for Bulletin Year 2021-2022

First Year

Fall Classes - 16 credits Credits Spring Classes - 16 credits Credits
ENGL 1010: English Composition I
Pathways Required Core
3 ENGL 1012: English Composition II
Pathways Required Core
3
MATH 1011: Precalculus
Pathways Required Core (Depending on Math placement, some students may be required to take Math 1012 in lieu of Math 1011. See an advisor to confirm your math placement.)
3 Life & Physical Sciences
Pathways Required Core
3
U.S. Experience in Its Diversity
Pathways Flexible Core
3 World Cultures & Global Issues
Pathways Flexible Core
3
CISC 1115 or CISC 1215
Major
4 MATH 1201: Calculus I
Major
4
General Elective
General Elective
3 BUSN 2200 or ECON 2200: Elementary Microeconomics
Major
3

Second Year

Fall Classes - 16 credits Credits Spring Classes - 17 credits Credits
Individual & Society
Pathways Flexible Core
3 Scientific World
Pathways Flexible Core
3
Creative Expression
Pathways Flexible Core
3 Creative Expression
Pathways Flexible Core
3
MATH 1206: Calculus II
Major
4 MATH 2001: Transition to Advanced Mathematics
Major
3
MATH 2101: Linear Algebra
Major
3 MATH 2201: Multivariable Calculus
Major
4
General Elective
General Elective
3 MATH 2601: Introduction to Financial Mathematics
Major
4

Third Year

Fall Classes - 16 credits Credits Spring Classes - 14 credits Credits
College Option
Pathways College Option
3 College Option
Pathways College Option
3
College Option
Pathways College Option
3 College Option
Pathways College Option
3
MATH 3501: Probability and Statistics I
Major
3 MATH 2206: Introduction to Differential Equations
Major
4
ACCT 2001: Introductory Accounting
Major
4 BUSN 2100 or ECON 2100: Elementary Macroeconomics
Major
4
General Elective
General Elective
3    

Fourth Year

Fall Classes - 16 credits Credits Spring Classes - 9 credits Credits
MATH 3802: Introduction to Risk Theory
Major
4 MATH 4506: Time Series
Major
4
MATH 4201: Advanced Calculus I
Major
4 FINC 3310: Principles of Financial Management
Major
3
MATH 4501: Probability and Statistics II
Major
4 General Elective
General Elective
2
MATH 4601: Financial Instruments and Their Pricing
Major
4    

Degree Details

39 Pathways Credits*

70 Major Credits

11 General Elective Credits

120 Total Credits

*The Pathways curriculum is typically 42 credits. However, the Actuarial Mathematics B.S. major includes a course (MATH 1011) that also satisfies a Pathways requirement. Therefore, students majoring in Actuarial Mathematics B.S. only need to complete 39 additional Pathways credits.

The four-year degree map is designed to help you take the right courses in the right order so you can graduate in four years. It also helps you distinguish what courses qualify as Pathways courses, or Major courses, or General Elective courses. Ideally, you should follow the four-year degree map as closely as possible, but you are free to make some adjustments so long as the prerequisite requirements are satisfied.

Students majoring in Actuarial Mathematics must complete at least 60 credits in science and mathematics; 24 of these 60 credits must be completed in advanced courses in the Mathematics Department. These 24 credits must be completed at Brooklyn College with a grade of C- or higher in each course.

The following courses may be applied toward the 60 credits in science and mathematics:

  • a) All courses in the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Information Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology
  • b) Courses marked with a "#" in the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences
  • c) ANTH 2200, ANTH 3199, ANTH 3230, ANTH 3240, ANTH 3250, ANTH 3260, ANTH 3265, ANTH 3266, ANTH 3425, ANTH 3440, ANTH 3470, ANTH 4665, ECON 3400, ECON 3410, ECON 4410, ECON 4422, EESC 1010, KINS 3271, KINS 3275, KINS 3281, KINS 3285, KINS 4229, KINS 4251, PHIL 3203, PHIL 3204, PHIL 3231, PHIL 3232, PHIL 3422, PHIL 3423, PHIL 3601, PHIL 3605, PHIL 3610, SOCY 2701.

In conjunction with the four-year degree map, you should review Degree Works, and the Brooklyn College website, for an approved list of courses in your major. Overall, it is best to review your academic plan with your advisor on a regular basis.

Contact Information

Department of Mathematics
1156 Ingersoll Hall
Jeff Suzuki, Chairperson
JSuzuki@brooklyn.cuny.edu

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