Career opportunities in Actuarial Science at Spring Arbor University
Friday, February 27th, 2009Career opportunities
Once students pass the first actuarial exam, they usually receive multiple job interviews and offers. This program makes good use of analytical skills and problem solving. Students with strong backgrounds in mathematics and an interest in solving problems using knowledge from mathematics and business are encouraged to pursue this challenging academic program and rewarding career. The Society of Actuaries Web site, www.soa.org, gives more information about this career and how to prepare for it. The SAU major in actuarial science meets the requirements listed there.
Program strengths and emphases
The mathematics, business, and computer science programs are well-poised to offer actuarial science students both a well-rounded and in-depth program preparing students for a challenging and rewarding career. Students pursuing this program should be prepared to pass the first actuarial exam (exam P), and upon completion of the program, students should be able to find meaningful employment in the risk management field. The projection for employability for students with this major is quite good for the next 10 years, the longest period of time for which career need projections are made.