Program Overview
The Actuarial Science at Georgia State University is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of mathematics & statistics. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Actuarial Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 45,794 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,524 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Atlanta, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Actuarial Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:
- Actuary
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Financial Modeller
- Statistical Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Valuation of Financial Assets
- Life Contingencies
- Insurance Mathematics
- Applied Statistics & Econometrics
- Actuarial Science Graduate Seminar
- Stochastic Risk Management Models
- Theory of Risk Sharing
- Financial Engineering
- Loss Distributions and Credibility Theory
- Risk Management Modeling
- Financial Risk Management
- Quantitative Financial Risk Models
- Interest Rate and Credit Models
- Data Mining
- Business Modeling
- Negotiation
- Project Management
- Hedge Funds and Strategies
- Investment Banking
- The Financial System
- Computational Methods in Statistics
- SAS Programming
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Documents Required:
- Online Application
- Test Scores
- College Transcripts
- Essays
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- Letters of Recommendation
- Interview
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 45,794 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,524 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 45,794 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,524 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Georgia State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Georgia State University
Georgia State University
Atlanta, United States
Georgia State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 18 months