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BA/BSc Honours in Actuarial Mathematics

Program Requirements

Honours in Actuarial Mathematics (66 credits)

24

credits:

MATH 251 Linear Algebra I (3.00)
MATH 252 Linear Algebra II (3.00)
MATH 264 Advanced Calculus I (3.00)
MATH 265 Advanced Calculus II (3.00)
MATH 364 Analysis I (3.00)
STAT 249 Probability I (3.00)
STAT 250 Statistics (3.00)
STAT 280 Introduction to Statistical Programming (3.00)

33

credits:

ACTU 256 Mathematics of Finance (3.00)
ACTU 257 Actuarial Mathematics I (3.00)
ACTU 357 Actuarial Mathematics II (3.00)
ACTU 457 Risk Theory (3.00)
ACTU 458 Credibility Theory (3.00)
ACTU 459 Loss Distributions (3.00)
MACF 301 Introduction to Quantitative Finance (3.00)
STAT 349 Probability II (3.00)
STAT 360 Linear Models (3.00)
STAT 460 Time Series and Forecasting (3.00)
STAT 461 Statistical Simulation (3.00)

3

credits chosen from:

ACTU 286 Actuarial Mathematics Lab I (1.00)
ACTU 386 Actuarial Mathematics Lab II (2.00)
ACTU 486 Actuarial Mathematics Lab III (2.00)
MATH 354 Numerical Analysis (3.00)
MATH 365 Analysis II (3.00)
STAT 287 Statistics Lab I (1.00)
STAT 380 Statistical Learning (3.00)

Note: MATH 365 is recommended for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Actuarial Mathematics or a related discipline.
6

credits:

ACTU 493 Honours Project in Actuarial Mathematics (6.00)

Notes

  • The Department does not allow direct entry to honours programs upon admission to Concordia University. Students seeking entry to an honours program should speak to the Department’s honours director after completing 30 credits in their specialization.
  • Students admitted to an honours program require an overall GPA of at least 3.30, and at least 3.50 in their program of specialization with no more than one grade below B‑. Students must find a supervisor for their project and register for the appropriate Project Course.
  • Students are responsible for satisfying their particular degree requirements.

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