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The master's degree in actuarial science equips students with skills to assess and address financial, business, and societal challenges involving economic uncertainty. This curriculum features specialized courses designed to help students pass certification exams administered by both the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society. Those enrolled in THES 698 may be required to deliver an oral defense of their thesis topic, as determined by their advisory committee. Earning this graduate degree can launch your actuarial career, enhance your professional trajectory, or qualify you for collegiate teaching positions. Ball State University hosts one of the nation's rare graduate programs specializing in actuarial studies. You'll expand upon core business and mathematical principles while customizing your academic path with elective options. The curriculum incorporates preparatory material for the professional certification tests offered by these leading actuarial organizations.
Students must have a bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by a regional accrediting association.
Students must have earned a minimum of a 2.75 GPA from the undergraduate degree-granting institution.
Required Scores to demonstrate English Proficiency: TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.5 Band; Pearson's PTE 53
Submit your application by the following dates, depending on which semester you plan to start:
Fall – July 10
Spring – December 1