Mathematics and Statistics Pre-Actuarial Major
Major Requirements
Degree Type: B.S./B.A. Minimum Required Credits: 120
University Degree Requirements
For complete details on these and other university degree requirements, refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section in the University Catalog.
- Minimum of 120 semester credits (some programs may exceed this minimum).
- Complete the University General Education requirements.
- Minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- Minimum of 30 credits in resident at NDSU.
- Minimum of 36 upper level credits (courses numbered 300 or higher).
- Students with transfer credit must meet the NDSU 30 credits in residence (#4). Of these 30 credits in residence, a minimum of 15 credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 credits must be in the student's declared major curricula.
University General Education Requirements
A list of university approved general education courses along with the administrative policies governing the requirement and the categories is available here.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Category C: Communication | 12 | |
| Category R: Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Category S: Science and Technology | 10 | |
| Category A: Humanities and Fine Arts | 6 | |
| Category B: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
| Category W: Wellness | 2 | |
| Category D: Cultural Diversity | ||
| Category G: Global Perspectives | ||
| Category L: Digital Literacy | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Major Requirements
A grade of 'C' or better is required for all courses used toward the major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Math Major Requirements | ||
| MATH 129 | Basic Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 165 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 166 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 265 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 266 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 270 | Introduction to Abstract Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 329 | Intermediate Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 346 | Metric Space Topology | 3 |
| MATH 450 | Real Analysis I | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | Any 300-400 level MATH prefix courses not listed above | 3 |
| Statistics Major Requirements | ||
| STAT 330 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 367 | Probability | 3 |
| STAT 368 | Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 461 | Applied Regression Models | 3 |
| STAT 462 | Introduction to Experimental Design (Capstone) | 3 |
| STAT 467 | Probability and Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| STAT 468 | Probability and Mathematical Statistics II | 3 |
| STAT 476 | Actuary Exam Study | 1 |
| Statistics Elective | Any 400 level STAT prefix courses not listed above | 6 |
| Related Required Courses | ||
| ACCT 200 | Elements of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 201 | Elements of Accounting II | 3 |
| CSCI 160 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| CSCI 161 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Electives: Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Linear Programming and Network Flows | ||
| Intermediate Microeconomics | ||
| Intermediate Macroeconomics | ||
| History of Economic Thought | ||
| Econometrics | ||
| Game Theory and Strategy | ||
| Economic Development | ||
| Labor Economics | ||
| Public Economics | ||
| International Trade | ||
| Monetary Theory and Policy | ||
| Industrial Organization | ||
| Natural Resource Economics | ||
| Environmental Economics | ||
| Principles of Finance | ||
| Investment Analysis and Management | ||
| Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives | ||
| Advanced Bank Management | ||
| Corporate Finance | ||
| Total Credits | 87 | |
Program Notes
- Except for courses offered only as pass/fail grading, no course may be taken Pass/Fail.