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Our Actuarial Science degree equips you to assess and assist organizations in navigating the financial impacts of risk and unpredictability. You'll develop skills to analyze statistical data, evaluating likelihoods of incidents like accidents, illnesses, fatalities, property loss from theft, cyberattacks, natural catastrophes, and other occurrences. The program prepares graduates to qualify for actuarial certification examinations. Through this curriculum, you'll employ mathematical, statistical, and financial principles to examine uncertain future scenarios, particularly those related to risk assessment and insurance. While pursuing your degree, you'll master applying probability laws and statistical methods to problem-solving, determining the economic implications of insurance coverage for diverse clients. The Arditti Center for Risk Management at DePaul organizes conferences and networking events, offering exposure to practical risk challenges and professional connections. Situated in Chicago's financial hub, DePaul provides direct access to insurance providers, consulting firms, investment companies, government bodies, and other institutions for internship and career prospects post-graduation.