Course Information
Math 390: Introduction to Actuarial Science
Course Description
This is the only course at CSU Fullerton that will prepare you for the Actuary Exam 2. It presents an in-depth coverage of the theory of interest, risk theory, rate making, loss reserve. Some selective corporate finance, investment and insurance topics, such as amortization, bonds, sinking funds, securities, annuities and pensions, will be discussed.
A student who passes the course will be able to perform the following tasks:
- Identify and analyze different funds
- Solve mathematical problems occurring in investment and insurance
- Set up actuarial models for different types of investment, pension
- And, best of all, qualify for Actuary Exam 2.
The course will be taught by someone who is currently working the Actuarial field. This provides an excellent opportunity for student to know the industry better.
Who should take Math 390?
All Math major and Finance major students who are interested in Actuarial Career should take this class. For your information, Actuarial Career has been consistently ranked as the top five careers in U.S.
What are the prerequisites and co-requisites?
Junior-level standing
Prerequisite: Math 150B
Co-requisite: Math 335 or Math 338 (for math majors)
When is Math 390 Available?
Every Fall semester. Click herefor workshop information.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Weili Lu, 657-278-3679; wlu@fullerton.edu or
Dr. Andrew Nguyen 657-278 – 8311; anguyen@fullerton.edu
