• Concordia University offers a BSc in Actuarial Mathematics program with a duration of 4 years (8 semesters).
  • This course is offered on a full-time basis and part-time studies are not available for this program.
  • This program is provided both on-campus and off-campus.
  • A BSc degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 - 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on the student’s academic background. 
  • This degree prepares students for actuarial work in insurance, with pension consulting firms, investment banks, and in other areas of the financial sector.
  • Students in the program:
    • Receive a thorough grounding in mathematics, statistics, and probability
    • Learn models to analyze and solve financial problems involving uncertainty
    • Learn about computer science, accounting, finance and economics
    • Take a broad approach to actuarial problem-solving by taking social sciences and humanities courses
  • This program is provisionally accredited by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA).
  •  Concordia University is designated as a Centre of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries.
  • The co-op program gives the chance to do paid work terms for insurance companies or consulting firms as actuarial assistants or actuarial analysts.
  • As a co-op, students will:
    • Learn computer programs used by actuaries to analyze data
    • Make defined benefit plan calculations and produce pension statements
    • Develop expertise in writing professional reports
    • Become familiar with the document preparation methodology
  • The faculty and student ratio for this program is 1:16.
  • The average salary goes up to 54,000 USD after completing this program.