BS Applied Mathematics at Texas A&M University

Programme overview

The curriculum in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics with an Actuarial Science emphasis explores the application of analytical problem solving tools to challenges in the financial and insurance industries. A student completing this program is prepared to enter employment with analytical and quantitative tools relevant to modern financial markets. Coursework in the Actuarial Science emphasis prepares students to take actuarial exams necessary for employment in the actuarial industry. Furthermore, with the appropriate electives chosen, the student is prepared to enter quantitatively oriented graduate schools.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Mathematics | Duration: 120 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Station, TX, United States

What you will study

1 Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum, 3 must be from Language, Philosophy and Culture; 3 from Creative Arts; 6 from American History; and 6 from Government/Political Science. Course list includes MATH 171 Calculus I; MATH 172 Calculus II; COMM 203 Public Speaking; COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions; COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate; MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus. The plan of study totals 120 semester credit hours.

Career pathways

A student completing this program is prepared to enter employment with analytical and quantitative tools relevant to modern financial markets. Coursework in the Actuarial Science emphasis prepares students to take actuarial exams necessary for employment in the actuarial industry.

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Application information

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.

First-year students can enter in Fall or Spring; transfer students can enter in Spring, Summer or Fall (Summer and Fall cannot both be applied for in the same year).

First-year, College Station: Fall applications open August 1 and close December 1 (additional required and optional documents due December 15); Spring applications close October 15. McAllen: Fall deadline March 1, Spring deadline October 15. Galveston: Fall deadline May 1, Spring deadline December 1. The non-refundable application fee is $75. Applications are made through Common App or ApplyTexas. Texas A&M is test optional: ACT or SAT scores are not required for first-year applicants.

Transfer applicants: Spring applications open August 1 and close October 15 (College Station, McAllen, Fort Worth) or December 1 (Galveston). Summer and Fall applications open January 1; the Fall deadline is March 1 (College Station, Fort Worth, McAllen) or July 1 (Galveston); the Summer deadline for Galveston is May 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tamu.edu/

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