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Ashland University

Ashland , Ohio ,United States

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in Actuarial Science

What to Expect in the Actuarial Science Program
Actuarial science is the mathematical backbone of the insurance and pension industries. It takes a combination of strong analytical skills, business knowledge, and an understanding of human behavior to manage the complex risks facing our society.

You’ll learn how to solve a variety of problems related to risk in real world settings, such as:

  • Determining premiums for insurance companies
  • Helping companies establish their retirement plans
  • Developing life insurance products
  • Assisting banks in managing their assets and liabilities and developing ways to manage their financial risk

Program Benefits
As part of this innovative program, you’ll:

  • Form close relationships with faculty who have earned awards for excellence in teaching
  • Benefit from small class sizes with individualized attention
  • Have full access to extensive computer resources within the department’s technology center including a variety of hardware running Linux, Solaris, MacOS, and Windows operating systems as well as computer algebra systems, statistical and geometric software, and other applications
  • Be highly attractive to potential employers and command a favorable salary after passing your first two professional actuarial science exams

Intakes

  • Jan
  • May
  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Looking for a job? At the Rec Center, we do not offer “jobs,” we provide opportunities for growth, development and fun. Develop a sense of responsibility, gain valuable work experience to enhance your resume and earn money at the same time!

Entry-Level Employment Includes:

  • Climbing Wall Supervisor
  • Customer Service Supervisor 
  • Equipment Checkout Supervisor
  • Fitness Center Supervisor
  • Group Exercise Instructor
  • Intramural Sport Official
  • Lifeguard

Managerial Employment Includes:

  • Aquatic Manager
  • Facility Manager
  • Rec Sport Manager

Internships

  • Facilities and Student Development Intern (Summer)
  • Marketing Intern (Summer)
  • Aquatics and Youth Programs Intern (Summer)
  • Programs Intern (School Year)
  • Marketing Intern (School Year)
  • Facilities & Student Development Intern (School Year)

PSW Opportunity

12 to 36 months( OPT duration depends on the major studied) 

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate: 2.5 GPA, 18 ACT or 960 SAT
Nursing Undergraduate: 3.0 GPA, 20 ACT or 1030 SAT

Our incoming undergraduate students obtain, on average, a 3.4 GPA and a 23 ACT score.

If you don't think you meet both automatic admission requirements, you should still apply as you may meet alternative criteria for admission.

Did you graduate from high school, or the equivalent, 3+ years ago? No standardized test score required.

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