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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.
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Introduces statistical learning theory and methods for analyzing and modeling risks in actuarial applications.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sampleCovers 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.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Covers the definition and selection of probability distributions for heavily tailed and skewed insurance data.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is naturally very difficult and demanding, requiring significant time for practice problems and homework to succeed, which may stress students with outside obligations.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Advanced short-term actuarial modeling focusing on parameter estimation for heavy-tailed insurance data and credibility assessment for ratemaking.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Reviewers describe the material as difficult, though one notes exams are more predictable than in related courses.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025ACTSCI 654 teaches multiple regression and time series analysis with a business focus, enabling students to critically consume related reports.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Peng Shi: The material is described as difficult and theoretical, though the professor makes exams manageable.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2025 · limited sampleGENBUS 317 teaches statistical inference and model-based analysis for business analytics, covering estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, and time series.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2024–Spring 2026