Overview
Our Actuarial Science program has been recognized by the Society of Actuaries as a Center of Actuarial Excellence. Courses in this Bachelor of Arts (BA) program provide you with the necessary mathematical and statistical skills, techniques and confidence to succeed in a very demanding business world. You will take courses spanning such areas as mathematical analysis, probability theory, statistics, actuarial science, finance, and economics.
This program has been specifically designed for students striving to attain the Associate designation of the Society of Actuaries or the Casualty Actuarial Society, and provides solid and rigorous training in both quantitative and qualitative aspects of the Actuarial profession to jump-start your career in industry, government or graduate studies. Examples of activities in which graduates of Actuarial Science may be involved are: project management, inventory control, forecasting, analyzing data, investigating patterns and trends, creating mathematical models, evaluating pension funds, pricing life and non-life insurance contracts, assessing solvency criteria.
Example First-Year Courses
Below are some courses you may take in your first year. Please note that this is only an example, your actual course schedule may be different.
- Differential Calculus with Applications
- Linear Algebra I
- Introduction to Statistics I
- Principles of Risk Management and Insurance
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Integral Calculus with Applications
- Linear Algebra II
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
The Math & Stats programs at York are designed so you can switch between our programs in the first three semesters and still finish your degree on time.
Careers
Actuarial Science students will have access to career development opportunities through unique networking opportunities within their courses and the HAIIvVE program, a paid inter-university internship platform through the RISC Foundation, which gives you hands-on industry experience while you study and earn.
Additionally, all York Science students are eligible for co-op opportunities through the Co-op and Career Centre. This office offers support services to students looking to engage in experiential learning and career preparation, including co-op and internship workshops, resume help, interview prep, and much more.
Career Paths
- Actuary
- Insurance Consultant
- Quantitative Risk Analyst
- Financial Business Analyst
- Data and Business-Risk Analyst
- Financial Consultant