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Mathematics and Statistics

Mathematics and Statistics Double Major

Pre-Actuarial Science Option

Actuarial Science is the study of the evaluation and measurement of risk. The Actuary Science option is a pre-professional program designed to provide the background needed to enter the field. Entrance into the profession is regulated under a system of examinations run by actuarial professional societies. The curriculum for this option is designed to prepare the student to pass several of these examinations.

The nature of the actuarial profession requires its practitioners to have a broad knowledge of finance, law, mathematics, management, and statistics. This option leads to a double major in Mathematics and Statistics with either a minor in Economics or additional courses in business. Students selecting this option are requested to visit with the actuarial advisers in both the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics early and often to confirm their progress and to inform themselves of changes in the examination curriculum.

Major Requirements

Major: Mathematics & Statistics

Degree Type: B.A. or B.S.
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 122

General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree

  • A dynamic list of approved general education courses offered by term is available on the NDSU General Education Requirements website.
  • General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review the major, minor, and program emphases requirements for minimum grade restrictions, if applicable.
First Year Experience (F)1
Skills For Academic Success (Also offered with the following prefixes: ABEN, AGRI, BUSN, HD&E, ME, NURS, PHRM)
Communication (C)12
College Composition I
College Composition II
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Upper Division Writing
Quantitative Reasoning (R) 3
Science and Technology (S) 10
Humanities and Fine Arts (A) 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences (B) 6
Wellness (W) 2
Cultural Diversity (D) *†
Global Perspectives (G) *†
Total Credits40

College Requirements

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree – An additional 12 credits Humanities and Social Sciences and proficiency at the second year level in a modern foreign language. *12
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree – An additional 6 credits in Humanities or Social Sciences *6

Mathematics & Statistics Major Requirements

A grade of 'C' or better is required in all MATH and STAT prefix courses.

Math Major Core Requirements
MATH 129Basic Linear Algebra3
MATH 165Calculus I (May satisfy general education category R)4
MATH 166Calculus II4
MATH 265Calculus III4
MATH 266Introduction to Differential Equations3
MATH 270Introduction to Abstract Mathematics3
MATH 329Intermediate Linear Algebra3
MATH 346Metric Space Topology3
MATH 450Real Analysis I3
MATH 491Seminar2
Mathematics ElectivesAny 300-400 level3
Statistics Major Requirements
STAT 330Introductory Statistics3
STAT 461Applied Regression Models3
STAT 462Introduction to Experimental Design (Capstone)3
STAT 467Probability and Mathematical Statistics I3
STAT 468Probability and Mathematical Statistics II3
Statistics Electives400 level other than those listed above18
Related Required Courses:
CSCI 160Computer Science I4
CSCI 161Computer Science II4
Total Credits76

Major Requirements

Major: Mathematics & Statistics Pre-Actuarial Option

Degree Type: B.A. or B.S.
Required Degree Credits to Graduate: 124

General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree

  • A dynamic list of approved general education courses offered by term is available on the NDSU General Education Requirements website.
  • General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review the major, minor, and program emphases requirements for minimum grade restrictions, if applicable.
First Year Experience (F)1
Skills For Academic Success (Also offered with the following prefixes: ABEN, AGRI, BUSN, HD&E, ME, NURS, PHRM)
Communication (C)12
College Composition I
College Composition II
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Upper Division Writing
Quantitative Reasoning (R) 3
Science and Technology (S) 10
Humanities and Fine Arts (A) 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences (B) 6
Wellness (W) 2
Cultural Diversity (D) *†
Global Perspectives (G) *†
Total Credits40

College Requirements

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree – An additional 12 credits Humanities and Social Sciences and proficiency at the second year level in a modern foreign language. *12
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree – An additional 6 credits in Humanities or Social Sciences *6

Major Requirements

A grade of 'C' or better is required for all courses used toward the major.

Science and Mathematics College Requirements6-12
Math Major Requirements
MATH 129Basic Linear Algebra3
MATH 165Calculus I (May satisfy general education category R)4
MATH 166Calculus II4
MATH 265Calculus III4
MATH 266Introduction to Differential Equations3
MATH 270Introduction to Abstract Mathematics3
MATH 329Intermediate Linear Algebra3
MATH 346Metric Space Topology3
MATH 376Actuarial Exam Study1
MATH 450Real Analysis I3
Mathematics ElectiveAny 300-400 level3
Statistics Major Requirements
STAT 330Introductory Statistics3
STAT 461Applied Regression Models3
STAT 462Introduction to Experimental Design (Capstone)3
STAT 467Probability and Mathematical Statistics I3
STAT 468Probability and Mathematical Statistics II3
STAT 476Actuary Exam Study II1
Statistics ElectivesCourses must be at the 400 level and not listed above9
Related Required Courses
ACCT 200Elements of Accounting I3
ACCT 201Elements of Accounting II3
CSCI 160Computer Science I4
CSCI 161Computer Science II4
ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics (May satisfy general education category B and G)3
ECON 202Principles of Macroeconomics (May satisfy general education category B and G)3
Electives: Select three courses from the following:9
Linear Programming and Network Flows
Operations Research
Intermediate Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Econometrics
Game Theory and Strategy
History of Economic Thought
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
Money and Capital Markets
Corporate Finance
Total Credits94-100

Program Notes

  • Except for courses offered only as pass/fail grading, no course may be taken Pass/Fail.