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It outlines where actuaries are employed, expected job growth, and typical entry-level compensation and job satisfaction. The presentation covers the BS program structure, advising guidance, course sequencing principles, recommended timing for key mathematics and economics courses, and prerequisite rules. 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Kracht  \nProfessor  \nActuarial Mathematics Program Coordinator  \nDepartment of Mathematical Sciences Kent State University  \nSeptember 6, 2023  \nWhat is an Actuary?  \nActuaries are professionals who I Manage risk  \nI Predict the likelihood of future events and model the 􀀌nancial  \nimpact of future scenarios  \nI Find creative ways to mitigate the undesirable e􀀋ects of future  \nevents Employment  \nI Most are employed in the insurance and 􀀌nancial industries  \nI Others work in the transportation, environmental, medical, and manufacturing industries and in government  \nI Number of jobs in this 􀀌eld is increasing at a rate of 18%(much faster than average)  \nI Median entry-level annual salary of actuaries is about $77,000 I Always highly ranked in job satisfaction surveys  \nActuarial Mathematics at Kent State University  \nI BS in Actuarial Mathematics beginning with the 2019-20 catalog  \nI Previously Concentration under BS in Mathematics  \nI If you are on an old catalog, your requirements have NOT changed.  \nSequencing Recommendations: General Principles  \nI Max 3 MATH courses per semester  \nI Spread Kent Core courses across whole 4 years  \nI Spread Business courses, but start early if considering minor or double major  \nI CS requirement early| 􀀌rst semester is best I Summer MATH classes very challenging  \nI Remember that all MATH prereqs require C or better (really should have B or better)  \nI Two issues in prerequisites: I Content I Mathematical maturity  \nSequencing Recommendations  \nI Take in sequence without skipping a semester: I MATH 12002 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I  \nI MATH 12003 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II  \nI MATH 22005 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III  \nI MATH 32044 Ordinary Di􀀋erential Equations (\\Calc IV\")  \nI Can take concurrently with MATH 12003 (Calc II) I MATH 21001 Linear Algebra  \nI MATH 20011 Decision Making Under Uncertainty  \nI Can take concurrently with MATH 22005 (Calc III) I MATH 30055 Mathematical Theory of Interest I MATH 31011 Proofs in Discrete Mathematics  \nHighlights of Course Timing  \nI MATH 30055 (Theory of Interest) is o􀀋ered in Fall I Actuarial Math students should take it Fall of sophomore year I Then take Exam FM in spring  \nI MATH 40011 (Probability) is o􀀋ered both Fall and Spring  \nI Actuarial Math students should take it Spring of sophomore year  \nI Then take Exam P in summer  \nI MATH 40055-6 (Act Math I-II) can then be taken junior year I Prereqs are MATH 30055 and MATH 40011  \nI Okay to take in senior year  \nSequencing Recommendations  \nI MATH 40059 Stochastic Actuarial Models is probably hardest course in Actuarial Math curriculum| take Spring of senior year  \nI ECON 32050 Applied Econometrics II Prerequisites  \nI MATH 12002 (Calc I)  \nI MATH 20011 (Decision Making Under Uncertainty)  \nI ECON 22060 (Microeconomics)  \nI ECON 32051 Applied Econometrics II is a good course for our students, so maybe take ECON 32050 earlier than indicated on roadmap  \nAdvising  \nSee your advisors each semester!  \nI Professional Advisor: College of Arts & Sciences I University and College graduation requirements I Can lift your pin to register for classes  \nI Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kracht: [drkracht.youcanbook.me](drkracht.youcanbook.me)[ ](drkracht.youcanbook.me)I Mathematics requirements  \nI Advice on which course to take when  \nI Can lift your pin to register for classes  \nI Additional advisors for other majors, minors I How many courses can be double-counted?  \nTypical/Recommended Second Major or Minor  \nI Finance  \nI Economics  \nI Data Analytics  \nI Computer Science I Insurance Studies I Foreign language I Anything the you love!  \nSOA Credentialing: ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries)  \nI Exam P{Probability  \nI Exam FM{Financial Mathematics  \nI Exam FAM{Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics I Exam ALTAM{Advanced Long-Term Actuarial Mathematics I Exam ASTAM{Advanced Short-Term Actuarial Mathematics I Exam SRM{Statistics for Risk Mo","cbCaigQ5Rj4lZsmK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigQ5Rj4lZsmK","pdf",30380431,23,"English","# What is an Actuary?\n# Actuarial Mathematics at Kent State University\n# Sequencing Recommendations: General Principles\n## Sequencing in sequence without skipping a semester\n# Highlights of Course Timing\n# Advising\n# Typical/Recommended Second Major or Minor\n# SOA Credentialing: ASA","[{\"question\":\"What do actuaries do in their work?\",\"answer\":\"Actuaries manage risk by predicting the likelihood of future events, modeling the financial impact of scenarios, and finding ways to mitigate undesirable effects.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the general principles for sequencing courses?\",\"answer\":\"The guidance is to take at most 3 MATH courses per semester, spread Kent Core over the four years, start business courses early if considering a minor or double major, and meet prerequisite grade requirements (C or better, ideally B or better).\"},{\"question\":\"Which SOA exams are listed for ASA credentialing?\",\"answer\":\"The presentation lists Exam P (Probability), Exam FM (Financial Mathematics), Exam FAM (Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics), Exam ALTAM, Exam ASTAM, Exam SRM, Exam PA (Predictive Analytics), plus VEE Mathematical Statistics and VEE Economics, and VEE Accounting and Finance.\"}]","Actuarial Mathematics at Kent State University - Presentation | PDF",1790490237,35]