CURRICULUM

• The program provides students with a broad and in-depth background in mathematics, statistics and economics.
• Completing the core courses will provide the background to successfully complete the first four actuary exams.
• Students will develop an understanding of the actuarial profession, what actuaries do and how they do it.
• Students develop critical and analytical thinking skills necessary for success in the profession.
• Courses develop logical thinking, quantitative reasoning and deductive analysis.
• Exceptional faculty is trained in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, finance and computer science.
• Carroll University actuarial science majors have far exceeded the national pass-rate on professional exams.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Small classes allow for close contact between students and professors.
• Professors teach all classes; there are no teaching assistants.
• There is ample opportunity for interaction with professors and other students.
• Students have the opportunity to be hired to staff the mathematics laboratory and tutor other students.
• Students are prepared to take four exams, making Carroll competitive with UW-Madison and Drake University.
• Carroll's location ensures numerous social, cultural, internship and career networking opportunities.
• Most students are placed in a job prior to graduation as a result of their internship.

INTERNSHIPS

• Carroll University has educational partnerships established with Northwestern Mutual and
  Assurant.
• Selected students receive a 16-credit paid internship at Northwestern Mutual or Assurant after
  sophomore year.
• Students receive an authentic experience in the actuary profession.
• Northwestern Mutual and Assurant provide 100 hours of paid study time during the internship for students to study for next actuarial exam.
• The internship is completed during spring semester of junior year or fall semester of senior year.

JOB OUTCOMES

• Actuary firm
• Insurance industry
• Government
• Financial industry