Arts and Sciences Transfer Degree, Area of Concentration in Actuarial Science (M720)
Increasingly, highly motivated students whose sights are set on careers in law, medicine, pharmacy, business, education, government service, journalism, the visual arts, music, the social sciences, languages, and other fields are finding that the most strongly recommended path to a bachelor’s degree and professional school training is a liberal arts education. BCCC’s Arts and Sciences Transfer Program is an excellent means to begin this path. In addition to offering an enriched liberal arts study, the program provides students with individual support by the Arts and Sciences Program Coordinator and the College’s transfer counselor. Following initial advisement by the Program Coordinator, the entering student selects a specific program concentration:
Following admission to the program, the student progresses at his/her own pace through the carefully selected courses designed to lay the foundation needed for advanced study leading to a bachelor’s degree. At the appropriate point, each student is fully assisted in the process of transferring to a four-year college or university.
Employment of actuaries is projected to grow 22 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Actuaries will be needed to help companies manage their own risks, a practice known as enterprise risk management. Actuaries will help companies avoid, manage, and respond to any potential financial risks across all areas of their business operations. This analysis helps companies adjust their business or investment strategies to achieve economic returns and respond to new financial regulations and requirements. Most actuaries work for insurance companies. Although most work full time in an office setting, some actuaries who work as consultants may travel to meet with clients. Actuaries need a bachelor’s degree and must pass a series of exams to become certified professionals. They must have a strong background in mathematics, statistics, and business.
Suggested Sequence of Courses
** All BCCC students must meet the College’s Computer Literacy requirements in order to receive a degree or a certificate. All first-time, full- and part-time degree and certificate seeking students are required to complete the PRE 100 course within the first six credits.
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