Program Overview
The Actuarial Science at Temple University is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics over 12 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 1,360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Philadelphia, 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
- Theory of Interest
- Actuarial Modeling I
- Actuarial Modeling II
- Actuarial Modeling III
- Actuarial Economics
- Actuarial Corporate Finance
- Advanced Theory of Interest
- Life and Health Insurance and Employee Benefits
- Property and Liability Insurance
- Regression, Time Series, and Forecasting for Business Applications
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Letters of Reference:
Number Required:\xc2\xa02
From Whom:\xc2\xa0Professional references from an immediate supervisor, current or past, are preferred. Academic references are acceptable.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:\xc2\xa0Applicants are expected to have earned grades of at least a "B" in each of their college-level calculus (differential, integral, and multivariate) courses. Passage of the first professional examination sponsored by the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society may be considered a substitute for the college mathematics requirements, subject to department approval. Prior coursework in mathematical probability and statistics is strongly recommended, although students may be admitted without this background with the understanding that they must include these courses in their first two terms of graduate work.
Bachelor\'s Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:\xc2\xa0A baccalaureate degree is required.
Statement of Goals:\xc2\xa0Describes your future goals in specific terms and how the M.S. will assist you in achieving those goals.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE/GMAT: Required. Scores for the GRE typically fall within the following percentile ranges: 50 to 99 Verbal; 80 to 99 Quantitative. Passage of the first professional actuarial examination can be used to offset a marginal quantitative percentile score.
For applicants whose native language is not English, the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic exam is required:
TOEFL: 100 iBT or 600 PBT minimum
IELTS: 7.5
PTE Academic: 72 minimum
Resume:\xc2\xa0Current resume required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Temple 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 Temple University
Temple University
Philadelphia, United States
Temple 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 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 12 months