Actuarial Modeling

Catalog description

The culminating project of an actuarial science major. Students will propose and pursue a problem of their choosing in collaboration with the professor. Topics may include research in the areas of actuarial science or statistics, projects in collaboration with a company working in the actuarial field, or other approved work that involves mathematical, statistical, and actuarial reasoning skills to be applied. Students will produce a final paper detailing their work and must present their work in a public forum. Students may not reuse a capstone project for another major as a substitute for this course, but furthering that work may be permitted. Prerequisite: MA 3293 or approval of department chair