Embark on your actuarial journey. UCLA offers several majors and minors related to the actuarial profession. Of course, you aren't required to major in an actuarial-related field to enter the industry, but doing so definitely makes you a more qualified and prepared candidate for a position. Below are majors at UCLA relevant to the actuarial profession.
Financial Actuarial Mathematics
Mathematics/
Economics
Statistics
Business
Economics
Applied
Mathematics
Mathematics
B.S. Mathematics |
Department of Mathematics |
Enrollment: 225 as of Fall 2015. From UCLA APB. |
Course Requirements |
The Mathematics major is designed for students who are interested in the theory of mathematics. Pure mathematicians often pursue master's and doctoral degrees in mathematics in order to prepare for a career in research or university level teaching.
B.S. Applied Mathematics |
Department of Mathematics |
Enrollment: 473 as of Fall 2015. From UCLA APB. |
Course Requirements |
Applied Mathematics majors are interested in the classical relationships between the physical sciences and engineering. They often seek employment in the industry utilizing their skills to solve engineering and computer related problems.
B.A. Business Economics |
Department of Economics |
Enrollment: 1891 as of Fall 2015. From UCLA APB. |
Course Requirements |
Business Economics majors learn both classical economic theory as well as the applications of economics in the business world. Through taking Economics courses in the Department of Economics and Management courses in the Anderson School, students gain knowledge in a wide range of fields, from Micro- and Macro-economics to Finance, Accounting, and Tax Policy.
B.S. Statistics |
Department of Statistics |
Enrollment: 306 as of Fall 2015. From UCLA APB. |
Course Requirements |
The curriculum of the Statistics major is designed to give students knowledge and skills for either continued education or immediate employment. In addition to learning essential statistical concepts (experimental design, causation, graphical analysis, inference, linear models), students who earn a B.S. degree in Statistics will have knowledge of mathematics (calculus, analysis, probability) and computer skills (data management, basic programming).
B.S. Mathematics/Economics |
Department of Mathematics |
Enrollment: 355 as of Fall 2015. From UCLA APB. |
Course Requirements |
The Mathematics/Economics program is designed to give students a solid foundation in both mathematics and economics, stressing those areas of mathematics and statistics that are most relevant to economics and the parts of economics that emphasize the use of mathematics and statistics. It is ideal for students who may wish to complete a higher degree in economics.
B.S. Financial Actuarial Mathematics |
Department of Mathematics |
Enrollment: 333 as of Fall 2015. From UCLA APB. |
Course Requirements |
The Financial Actuarial Mathematics (FAM) major is designed for students interested in working in the actuarial field or in fields that apply mathematics, finance, and statistics. At the end of this program, students will have sufficient knowledge to pass the first three preliminary exams: P/1, FM/2, and IFM/3F. SOA exams LTAM and STAM will be covered as well.
Specialization in Computing
Accounting
Statistics
Mathematics
Minor in Mathematics |
Department of Mathematics |
Course Requirements |
For students whose majors are outside of the Department of Mathematics, this minor is a great add-on for those who want to supplement their undergraduate education with additional quantitative and analytical training. The minor includes your choice of five upper-division math courses, which non-math majors interested in an actuarial career can satisfy with actuarial courses.
Minor in Statistics |
Department of Statistics |
Course Requirements |
Students in the statistics minor develop the strength to discover and analyze trends within data. Obviously, statistics is a useful program for anyone interested in the actuarial profession.
Minor in Accounting |
Anderson School of Management |
Course Requirements |
Those looking for a strong background in accounting will find it in this minor. As you progress in your career, a strong grasp of business knowledge becomes essential. The minor also provides an invaluable education in business skills useful in the modern actuarial world. Finally, the accounting minor also takes care of the Corporate Finance VEE.
Specialization in Computing |
Department of Mathematics |
Course Requirements |
This specialization is a great supplement for anyone looking for a technical profession. The specialization in computing for students in the mathematics department aims to give students a strong foundation in programming logic for applications. Computer programming is increasingly relevant in today's world, and the object-oriented languages studied in the specialization make the transition to self-study of VBA for Excel smooth and easy for actuarial students.