Actuarial Science, Graduate Certificate at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Actuarial Science will prepare you to transition into the actuarial science field. Talent in this arena is in extremely high demand. By taking just four courses, you will get ready for the P (Probability) and FM (Financial Mathematics) exams needed to become a credentialed actuary while building relevant insurance, statistics, and coding knowledge. You can take your certificate even further, if you decide. Credits from your courses can be applied toward our Master of Actuarial Science program, upon admission.

Faculty: Robinson College of Business | Department: Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Science | Duration: Students can complete the certificate at their own pace, but we suggest completing the program in two semesters by taking two courses each semester. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Domestic Applicants We offer various application deadlines to U.S. residents. After the final deadline, applications are accepted on a rolling basis until one week before class starts. International Applicants By itself, a graduate certificate doesn’t quality for an I-20. If you plan to apply for a | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Foundation Requirements Mathematics: Students must have completed two semesters of calculus (the single-variable calculus sequence). Statistics: Students must have completed one semester of undergraduate statistics. AS 8140 – Probability This course covers univariate probability distributions, including the binomial, negative binomial, geometric, hypergeometric, Poisson, uniform, exponential, gamma, and normal; multivariate joint distributions; conditional and marginal distributions; moments and generating functions; transformations of random variables; order statistics; and the central limit theorem.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application Requirements Online application and $50 application fee College transcripts Personal statement Resume – Work experience is valuable but not required. Video interview as part of the online application Additional requirements apply for international applicants* Learn more about the application process and what you will need to apply. *This certificate program does not qualify for the I-20/F-1 visa. However, it can be completed online with class times in EST.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Domestic Applicants We offer various application deadlines to U.S. residents. After the final deadli

Duration: Students can complete the certificate at their own pace, but we suggest completing the program in tw

Apply through the official page: https://gradapply.gsu.edu/apply/

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