These are the course timelines recommended for your actuarial future:
| Fall | Spring | |
| Freshman Year | Math 126 and/or 128 (Calculus I and II)
Econ 121 (Principles) |
Math 126 and/or 128 (Calculus I and II)
Econ 121 (Principles) |
| Sophomore Year | Math 262 (Probability Theory)
Mgmt 225 (Principles of Accounting) |
Math 262 (Probability Theory)
Mgmt 225 (Principles of Accounting) Prepare for Exam P |
| Junior Year | Econ 261/262 (Micro/Macroeconomic Theory)
Mgmt 281 (Corporate Finance) Stat 272 (Statistical Modeling) |
Econ 261/262 (Micro/Macroeconomic Theory)
Stat 272 (Statistical Modeling) Prepare for Exam FM |
| Senior Year | Mgmt 281 (Corporate Finance)
Stat 322 (Statistical Theory)
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Mgmt 380 (Investments)
Econ 385 (Econometrics) |
Remember, these are guidelines and if you don’t follow them exactly, that’s alright! Most students don’t follow this schedule course-for-course. More information on exam preparations can be found here.
In addition to taking courses, its important to think about internship opportunities and job applications. If you haven’t done so already, contact Kirsten Cahoon in the Piper Center to set up a meeting!
Between your sophomore and junior years, the Piper Center recommends finding a qualitative-analysis internship where you’ll be able to work with numbers and data, as these internships are highly-appealing to recruiters of actuarial internships. The Minnesota Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair is an excellent opportunity to begin your journey into the job marketplace.
Between your junior and senior years, finding an actuarial internship is paramount in beginning your actuarial career. These internships provide your first-look into the actuarial career, and often times a full-time position will be offered after graduation based on the quality of your performance here.