B.B.A. in Actuarial Science

College: J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Program: Actuarial Science
See Also: J. Mack Robinson College of Business

Actuaries have been called the financial architects and social mathematicians because of their unique blend of analytical and business skills in the insurance and financial services industry, as consultants in firms that specialize in employee benefits and pensions in the government sector and in a variety of other roles.    

Suggested Schedule of Courses

This is a suggested 4-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the 2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog.  This guide is not a substitute for academic advisement — contact your advisement office if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements.  Also see the Undergraduate Catalog for a complete list of requirements and electives to choose from.

Students may choose to attend a summer term to reduce their load during fall or spring semesters but still stay on track to graduate in four years.

Freshman Year

Term 1
Course Hours
Engl 1101 3
Math 1113 3
Lab Science "A" 4
GSU 1010 3
Pols 1101 3
Total Hours 16
Term 2
Course Hours
Engl 1102 3
Math 2211 4
Lab Science "B" 4
Hist 2110 3
Phil 1010 2
Spch 1000 2
Total Hours 18
Freshman Milestones:

 

  • Complete all Area A requirements
  • Take and pass Regents' Test if not exempted
  • Attend the major fair and declare a major
Notes:

A higher math course is required for this major. Not recommended that students take Math 1101, since that is not a prerequisite for higher math courses. Students are encouraged to start with Math 1111, Math 1113 or higher.


Sophomore Year

Term 3
Course Hours
Acct 2101 3
Econ 2105 3
CIS 2010 3
Math 2212 4
Area E Global Issues Elective 3
Total Hours 16
Term 4
Course Hours
Acct 2102 3
Econ 2106 3
BusA 2106 3
Math 2215 4
Area E Social Science Elective 3
Total Hours 16
Sophomore Milestones:
  • Georgia State GPA of 2.50 or higher required for upper level business courses
  • Complete Acct and Econ sequences with a C- or higher
  • Transition from SAC – meet OAA advisor

Junior Year

Term 5
Course Hours
BCom 3950 3
RMI 3750 3
FI 3300 3
MATH 4751 3
MK 3010 3
Total Hours 15
Term 6
Course Hours
MATH 4752 3
AS 4140 3
FI 4000 6
Area C Elective 3
Total Hours 15
Junior Milestones:

Senior Year

Term 7
Course Hours
AS 4230 3
AS 4340 3
BUSA 3000 3
AS Elective 3
MGS 3400 3
Total Hours 15
Term 8
Course Hours
BusA 4980 3
AS 4350 3
Area C Elective 3
RMI 4350 3
Total Hours 12
Senior Milestones:
  • Meet OAA Adviser for graduation check out
  • Take SoA exam in November