Probability for Actuaries teaches fundamental mathematical tools for quantitatively assessing risk and applying them to actuarial science problems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Doug Bujakowski: The class is easy, but students recommend studying consistently rather than cramming because the material is extensive.
Theory of Interest covers time value of money, annuities, bonds, and interest rate risk management techniques.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course features challenging material and difficult exams, including a final exam worth 50% of the grade. Success requires significant preparation, including completing substantial homework and utilizing external resources like coaching subscriptions to master the content.
Covers advanced mathematical theory of life contingencies, including mortality laws and the calculation of premiums and reserves for single-life insurance and annuities.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Margie Rosenberg, Paul Johnson: Reviews cite heavy emphasis on proofs and detailed memory requirements, with homework and exams featuring long, story-like questions that some find annoying.
GENBUS 317 teaches statistical inference and model-based analysis for business analytics, covering estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, and time series.