Master of Arts in Actuarial Science

Ball State University

The master’s program in actuarial science provides training for careers that involve analyzing and solving financial, business, and social problems related to economic risk. The program includes course work that prepares students for the professional examinations given by the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society. Students taking THES 698 are expected to make an oral presentation on their thesis topic, at the discretion of the committee. A master’s degree in actuarial science can help you begin a successful career as an actuary, advance your existing career, or position you to teach at the postsecondary level. Ball State offers one of the few graduate programs in the nation focused on actuarial science. You’ll build on a foundation of business and mathematics, tailoring your studies to your individual interests through electives. The program includes coursework that prepares students for the professional examinations given by the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuary Society.

College of Sciences and Humanities