Boston University - [BU], Massachusetts, Boston - Courses & Fees

Boston, Massachusetts

University Private (Not for Profit) College

The Master of Science(M.Sc) in Actuarial Science at Boston University is a 2-years program.
The program consists of a total of 43 credits for the Master of Science in Actuarial Science.
The computer skills required to analyze data using the most current software tools employed by insurance industry leaders.
The following concentrations are available in this program:
- Insurance
- Mathematical Finance
Some of the main courses students go through in this program are:
- Laboratory for Actuarial and Financial Data Analysis
- Mathematics of Compound Interest
- Finance for Actuaries
- Actuarial Mathematics
- Actuarial Statistics
- Probability
The Graduation rate of Boston University is 87%.
The student-faculty ratio of this college is 10:1.
The acceptance rate of Boston University is 22%.
Boston University ranked #42 among national universities by U.S News and World Report.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Fall 2023 Intake	Jun 1, 2023

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board	$14590

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants to master’s degree and graduate certificate programs must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (or the international equivalent) prior to enrollment.
Students required an average grade of 3.0. (83 to 86% or B grade)

Language Requirments:

Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students required a Higher Secondary Certificate/ISC (State board exams may also be considered for admission) and a four-year bachelor’s degree.

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The Documents required are:

College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
Financial Documentation: The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
Three Letter of Recommendation: This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Statement of Purpose: This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Resume/CV: This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

After this program, students have the following job opportunities:

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Go Clean Scholarship	$3500	Yes	N/A
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management	Variable	Yes	Apr 1, 2023
R&D Systems Scholarship	$1500	Yes	Jul 19, 2023
AAUW International Fellowships	Variable	Yes	Nov 15, 2023