Study Plan - Actuarial Science

When you finish all units of your education program, you will receive a Diploma and a Professional License, as well as a bachelor’s degree endorsed by SACSCOC that is recognized worldwide.

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Actuarial Science

First Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN MATH
48
48
6
CON1013
ACCOUNTING
48
48
6
MAT1013
COLLEGE MATH
48
48
6
LIS1013
ALGORITHMS AND PROGRAMMING
64
32
6
LEX0113
FOREIGN LANGUAGE I
48
48
6
DIG0013
DIGITAL CULTURE
48
48
6
Total
304
272
36

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Second Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
48
48
6
LEX0123
FOREIGN LANGUAGE II
LEX0113
48
48
6
ESP0013
ACADEMIC REASONING
DIG0013
48
48
6
MAT1043
ADVANCED ALGEBRA
48
48
6
MAT1053
ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY
48
48
6
MAT1023
CALCULUS I
MAT1013
64
32
6
LAT1013
ACTUARIAL TOOLS AND PROGRAMMING
LIS1013
64
32
6
Total
368
304
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Third Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
MAT2013
CALCULUS II
MAT1023
64
32
6
LAT2013
MATRIX THEORY
48
48
6
LAT2023
STOCHASTIC MODELS I
48
48
6
LAT2033
INSURANCE THEORY
48
48
6
LAT2043
INTEREST THEORY I
48
48
6
LEX0133
FOREIGN LANGUAGE III
LEX0123
48
48
6
ESP0023
ACADEMIC WRITING
ESP0013
48
48
6
Total
352
320
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Fourth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN NATURAL SCIENCES
48
48
6
ECO1023
MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
48
48
6
MAT2023
MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS I
MAT1023
48
48
6
MAT2033
ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
MAT1023
64
32
6
LAT2053
STOCHASTIC MODELS II
LAT2023
48
48
6
LAT2063
INTEREST THEORY II
LAT2043
48
48
6
LAT2073
ACTUARIAL MATH FOR LIFE INSURANCE
LAT2023 LAT2043
48
48
6
Total
352
320
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Fifth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
MAT3013
MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS II
MAT2023
48
48
6
LAT3013
INFERENCE METHODS I
LAT2023
48
48
6
LAT3023
STOCHASTIC MODELS III
LAT2053
48
48
6
LAT3033
ACTUARIAL MATH FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE
LAT2023 LAT2033
48
48
6
LAT3043
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES I
0
96
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN ARTS
48
48
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN HUMANITIES
48
48
6
Total
288
384
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Sixth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LAT3053
MATH PROGRAMMING
LAT2013
48
48
6
LAT3063
INFERENCE METHODS II
LAT3013
48
48
6
LEC3043
ECONOMETRICS
MAT1023
48
48
6
LAT3073
DEMOGRAPHY
LAT2043
48
48
6
LAT3083
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
LAT2063
48
48
6
LAT3093
MATH SIMULATION
LAT2053
48
48
6
Total
288
288
36

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Seventh Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LEC3103
TIME SERIES ECONOMETRICS
LEC3043
48
48
6
LAT4013
DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS
LAT2063
48
48
6
LAT4023
SOCIAL SECURITY AND PENSIONS
LAT2073
48
48
6
LAT4033
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES II
LAT3043
0
96
6
LAT4043
SELECT TOPICS
48
48
6
Total
192
288
30

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Eighth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LAT4053
ADVANCED OPTIMIZATION
LAT3053
48
48
6
LAT4063
ACTUARIAL MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL RISK
LAT3013
48
48
6
LAT4073
RISK THEORY
LAT3033
48
48
6
LAT4083
PERSPECTIVES OF THE DISCIPLINE
48
48
6
LAT4093
VANGUARD TOPICS
48
48
6
Total
240
240
30

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Total Study Plan Credits
Hours With Teacher 2384
Hours Independent 2416
Credits (Units) 300

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Objective

Train professionals in Actuarial Science who apply mathematical models to analyze problems and design solutions in probability, statistics, insurance, social security, pensions, demography, finance, risk management, resource optimization, and research and teaching. They use virtual environments, technological and computer tools to develop strategies that address global social, economic and financial needs, emphasizing ethics and social commitment.

Graduate profile

The Actuarial Science’s teaching learning process is based on competencies. This focus includes knowledge, skills and attitudes, thus training ethical professionals who can respond to actuarial needs and requirements in a globalized world.

  • Apply statistical methodologies to solve social, economic and financial problems through parametric and non-parametric tests.
  • Propose ethical solutions in insurance, pensions, finance and optimization using probability models and digital tools.
  • Build mathematical models to address economic and social problems.
  • Use heuristic methodologies to solve complex problems collaboratively..
  • Design technical bases for insurance and pension products, evaluating risks with critical thinking.
  • Manage learning effectively using digital resources.

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