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ACTSCI 303

Theory of Interest

3 credits

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.

Kirk Peter

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

ACTSCI 399

Reading and Research-actuarial Science

1–3 credits

ACTSCI 399 is a directed reading and research course in actuarial science under faculty guidance.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Margie Rosenberg Peng Shi

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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

ACTSCI 650

Fundamentals of Long-term Actuarial Modeling

3 credits

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.

Gordon Enderle

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

GENBUS 656

Foundations of Statistical Learning for Business Analytics

2–3 credits

An introduction to predictive modeling for business applications, focusing on linear regression, classification, and model selection techniques.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Peng Shi: Attending lectures and paying attention covers all exam questions, as the professor asks them throughout the sessions.