ms-actuarial-science_handbook_06_1_20 - Handbook for the Master of Science in Actuarial Science (MS)

Sep 27, 2026

Handbook for the Master of Science in Actuarial Science (MS) at Arizona State University’s School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences. It explains the program’s academic focus on applying mathematical and statistical methods to risk management, finance, and insurance, and describes how coursework, independent projects, and professional competencies support preparation for intensive actuarial credentialing exams. The handbook outlines admissions and eligibility, degree requirements, supervisory structures, costs and policies, enrollment and withdrawal rules, academic integrity, graduation filing, and available student support services.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages22

Reading Time55 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction to SoMSS

Who does what at SoMSS

Objective of the handbook

Student responsibility

Admission and eligibility

Eligibility

Application

GRE scores

English pro􀀌ciency

Personal statement

Professional resume

Letters of recommendation

GPA requirement

Transcripts

Application evaluation

Notice of admission

Pre-admission credits and transfer credit

Transfer between programs

Accelerated degrees (4+1)

MS Actuarial Science degree requirements

Overview

Sample timetable for an MS Actuarial Science

Course Work

Plan of study

The MS Actuarial Science Supervisory Committee

Culminating experience

General information, policies and procedures

Handbook for the Master of Science in Actuarial Science (MS) School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SoMSS) Revised June 1, 2020 Contents 1 Introduction to SoMSS 3 1.1 Who does what at SoMSS .................... 3 2 Objective of the handbook 4 3 Student responsibility 4 4 Admission and eligibility 5 4.1 Eligibility ............................. 5 4.2 Application ............................ 5 4.3 GRE scores ............................ 5 4.4 English pro􀀌ciency ........................ 6 4.5 Personal statement ........................ 7 4.6 Professional resume ........................ 7 4.7 Letters of recommendation .................... 7 4.8 GPA requirement ......................... 8 4.9 Transcripts ............................ 8 4.10 Application evaluation ...................... 8 4.11 Notice of admission ........................ 8 4.12 Pre-admission credits and transfer credit ............ 8 4.13 Transfer between programs .................... 9 4.14 Accelerated degrees (4+1) .................... 9 5 MS Actuarial Science degree requirements 10 5.1 Overview .............................. 10 5.2 Sample timetable for an MS Actuarial Science ......... 11 5.3 Course Work ........................... 11 5.4 Plan of study ........................... 12 5.5 The MS Actuarial Science Supervisory Committee ....... 13 5.6 Culminating experience ...................... 13 6 General information, policies and procedures 13 6.1 Costs (tuition & fees) ....................... 13 6.2 Grievances and appeals ...................... 14 6.3 Continuous enrollment ...................... 14 6.4 Voluntary withdrawal from ASU ................. 15 6.5 Leave of absence policies ..................... 15 6.6 Maximum time limit ....................... 16 6.7 Registration requirements for research assistants (RA) and teaching assistants (TA) ..................... 16 6.8 Policy for maintaining academic satisfactory progress ..... 17 6.9 Filing for graduation ....................... 19 6.10 Academic integrity ........................ 19 6.11 Student chapters of professional societies ............ 19 6.12 Student Support Services ..................... 20 6.12.1 Healthcare & Insurance .................. 20 6.12.2 Disability Resources ................... 20 6.12.3 Veterans Resources .................... 21 6.12.4 Counseling Services .................... 21 6.12.5 Title IX .......................... 21 6.12.6 International Students Support ............. 21 6.12.7 Wellness and Wellbeing .................. 21 Appendices 22 A Archived Handbooks 22 1 Introduction to SoMSS The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SoMSS) in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU) o􀀋ersan advanced academic program leading to the Master of Science (MS) degree in actuarial science. Actuarial science involves applying mathematical and statistical concepts to the disciplines of risk management, 􀀌nance, and insurance. The program will guide students' development of professional competencies through coursework, independent projects, and opportunities outside of the classroom, while remaining 􀀌rmly based on a strong foundation of scholarly technical work in actuarial science. It will emphasize broad awareness and appreciation of current issues faced by insurance industry practitioners as well as innovative resolutions provided by actuaries. Actuaries must pass a series of intensive professional exams to become credentialed, and this degree program prepares students for these credentialing exams. These credentialing exams are not required for the degree, but prepare students for certi􀀌cation and allow for membership in the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) . The program requires 30 credit hours of actuarial science or related graduate coursework, and includes an applied project. The MS Actuarial Scienc

FAQs

What is the objective of the SoMSS handbook?

The handbook provides guidance and information related to admission, degree requirements, and general policies and procedures, and it notes that SoMSS may set higher standards than the Graduate College.

Does the degree program require the actuarial credentialing exams?

The credentialing exams are not required for the degree, but the program prepares students for certification and supports membership in the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS).

What student policies and procedures are covered?

The handbook includes costs, grievances and appeals, continuous enrollment, withdrawal and leave-of-absence policies, maximum time limits, academic progress, graduation filing, academic integrity, and student support services including healthcare, disability resources, veterans resources, counseling, Title IX, and international student support.

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