Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Actuarial Science in Boston United States | Boston University
Boston University
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
61,050
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Boston University's Metropolitan College (MET) offers a Master of Science in Actuarial Science program designed to equip you with essential actuarial expertise. Prospective students should possess strong calculus and multivariate calculus skills as foundational preparation.
In today's uncertain business landscape, organizations must effectively measure and manage risk. Actuaries bring specialized mathematical proficiency, analytical techniques, and programming capabilities to solve intricate challenges across industries. Through data analysis and modeling, these professionals assess future event probabilities. As an actuary, you'll create strategies to minimize financial risks for corporations, government entities, and other institutions.
The BU MET Actuarial Science MS program features two optional focus areas:
Finance
Insurance
Graduates of BU MET's Actuarial Science program qualify for diverse career paths, both traditional and emerging. The program develops sought-after competencies in predictive risk assessment, mathematical modeling, and statistical analysis crucial for strategic decision-making. While prominent in insurance sectors, actuaries contribute significantly to healthcare, banking, government, and financial services organizations. Their unique capacity to evaluate uncertainty makes them vital assets to insurance providers, consulting firms, and financial institutions specializing in life, health, property, and retirement services.
Program Duration Options: 16-24 months, Accelerated (8-12 months), Standard (12-20 months)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A completed Application for Graduate Admission
Three letters of recommendation. It is required that one be an academic reference if you graduated or engaged in post-graduate education in the past three years
You must supply the name and email address of your recommenders in order to submit your application. Recommendations must be received before your application can be reviewed.
A personal statement (short essay discussing your motivation for study)
A current resume
Transcript(s) from each college and graduate school attended. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to your application. Official transcripts will be required upon matriculation.
TOEFL iBT:- 84 (Reading-21,Listening-18, Speaking-23, Writing-22)]
Minimum IETLS:- The band score of 6.5 is required for admission to Metropolitan College.
Three letters of recommendation. It is required that one be an academic reference if you graduated or engaged in post-graduate education in the past three years
You must supply the name and email address of your recommenders in order to submit your application. Recommendations must be received before your application can be reviewed.
A personal statement (short essay discussing your motivation for study)
A current resume
Transcript(s) from each college and graduate school attended. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to your application. Official transcripts will be required upon matriculation.
TOEFL iBT:- 84 (Reading-21,Listening-18, Speaking-23, Writing-22)]
Minimum IETLS:- The band score of 6.5 is required for admission to Metropolitan College.
Tuition
USD
61,050