Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Financial Technology - Actuarial Science] From Virginia Commonwealth University

Designed to meet the growing need for quantitative modeling and analysis in finance, risk management and actuarial science, the program is technical and interdisciplinary in nature. The curriculum emphasizes courses in finance, statistics and mathematics with supporting courses in related areas.

The actuarial science concentration provides excellent preparation for the basic professional examinations and continued study in actuarial science. Students who complete this concentration also may find employment in areas such as quantitative applications in corporate and public financial policy, actuarial modeling and forecasting, reserves computation and rate making, and computer and information systems in the financial services and risk management industries.

Learning goals:

• To support career advancement over time by giving our students the academic foundation in information systems needed for continued professional development.

• To help students develop the professional skills that will be needed by the businesses and organizations that hire our graduates.

• To help our students develop ethical awareness so that they are able to deal with an ethical dilemma in the workplace