Ohio Northern University
Sample Curriculum for Mathematical Statistics Major with Actuarial Science Concentration
For students entering in the fall of odd numbered years
FALL – Freshman
Calculus 1
Statistics for Professionals 1
Transitions Experience
Writing Seminar
Gen Ed Elective (Science)
Crd
4
3
3
3
3
16
SPRING – Freshman
Calculus 2
Statistics for Professionals 2
Freshman Seminar
Gen Ed Elective (Communication Arts)
Gen Ed Elective (Humanities)
Gen Ed Elective (Science)
FALL – Sophomore
Calculus 3
Theory of Interest
Extradisciplinary Seminar
Gen Ed Elective (Fine Arts)
Financial Accounting Foundations
Crd
4
3
3
3
3
16
Crd
3
3
3
3
3
15
SPRING – Sophomore
Applied Linear Regression and Correlation
Foundations of Mathematics
Gen Ed Elective (Humanities)
Elective
Financial Analysis For Business Planning
Crd
3
3
3
3
3
15
SPRING – Senior
Senior Capstone
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
FALL – Junior
Probability Theory
Statistical Computing and Data Management
Intermediate Financial Management
Categorical Data Analysis
Elective
FALL – Senior
Nonparametric Statistical Methods
Macroeconomics
Elective
Elective
Elective
SPRING – Junior
Mathematical Statistics
Analysis of Variance with Experimental Design
Gen Ed Elective (Humanities)
Microeconomics
Elective
Junior Seminar
Crd
4
3
1
3
3
3
15
Crd
3
3
3
3
3
15
Crd
3
3
3
3
3
1
16
Crd
1
3
3
3
3
13
Total Credit Hours: 121 (120 required for graduation)
Notes:
1) Theory of Interest prepares students actuary exam FM/2, which would be taken in the Spring or Summer of the sophomore
year.
2) Probability Theory prepares students actuary exam P/1, which would be taken in the Spring or Summer of the junior year.
3) Successful students can take an independent study course during the senior year which would prepare them to pass the
MLC professional actuarial exam.
4) Recommended Business (RMI) Electives:
a. Risk Management and Insurance
b. Commercial Property and Liability Insurance
c. Employee Benefits and Compensation Mgmt.
d. Corporate Risk Management
e. Business Analytics
f. Life Insurance
g. Advanced Property Insurance
h. Advanced Liability Insurance
i. Insurer Operations and Policy
j. Investments and Wealth Management
Ohio Northern University
Sample Curriculum for Mathematical Statistics Major with Actuarial Science Concentration
For students entering in the fall of even numbered years
FALL – Freshman
Calculus 1
Statistics for Professionals 2
Transitions Experience
Writing Seminar
Gen Ed Elective (Science)
Crd
4
3
3
3
3
16
SPRING – Freshman
Calculus 2
Statistics for Professionals 2
Freshman Seminar
Gen Ed Elective (Communication Arts)
Gen Ed Elective (Humanities)
Gen Ed Elective (Science)
FALL – Sophomore
Calculus 3
Probability Theory
Extradisciplinary Seminar
Gen Ed Elective (Fine Arts)
Financial Accounting Foundations
Crd
4
3
3
3
3
16
Crd
3
3
3
3
3
15
SPRING – Sophomore
Applied Linear Regression and Correlation
Foundations of Mathematics
Gen Ed Elective (Humanities)
Elective
Financial Analysis For Business Planning
Crd
3
3
3
3
3
15
SPRING – Senior
Senior Capstone
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
FALL – Junior
Theory of Interest
Statistical Computing and Data Management
Intermediate Financial Management
Categorical Data Analysis
Elective
FALL – Senior
Nonparametric Statistical Methods
Macroeconomics
Elective
Elective
Elective
SPRING – Junior
Mathematical Statistics
Analysis of Variance with Experimental Design
Gen Ed Elective (Humanities)
Microeconomics
Elective
Junior Seminar
Crd
4
3
1
3
3
3
15
Crd
3
3
3
3
3
15
Crd
3
3
3
3
3
1
16
Crd
1
3
3
3
3
13
Total Credit Hours: 121 (120 required for graduation)
Notes:
1) Probability Theory prepares students for SOA/CAS professional actuary exam P/1, which would be taken in the Spring or
Summer of the sophomore year.
2) Theory of Interest prepares students for SOA/CAS professional actuary exam FM/2, which would be taken in the Spring or
Summer of the junior year.
3) Successful students can take an independent study course during the senior year which would prepare them to pass the
MLC professional actuarial exam.
4) Recommended Business (RMI) Electives:
a. Risk Management and Insurance
b. Commercial Property and Liability Insurance
c. Employee Benefits and Compensation Mgmt.
d. Corporate Risk Management
e. Business Analytics
f. Life Insurance
g. Advanced Property Insurance
h. Advanced Liability Insurance
i. Insurer Operations and Policy
j. Investments and Wealth Management