For undergraduate students, a bachelor of arts is suitable for those who are interested in a liberal arts degree. The program has fewer mathematics course requirements and more non-science and foreign language courses required.
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For undergraduate students, a bachelor of science is suitable for students who are interested in a more math- and science-focused degree, and for those who may pursue graduate or professional studies in math, statistics or other science fields.
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Actuaries measure risk and discover ways for people and organizations to stay secure. In 2018 almost 72% of actuary jobs were in the insurance industry, 17% in the consulting field and about 9% were in corporate management. Actuary job growth between 2018-2028 is expected to be about 20%, with a median salary of $102,880 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
For an entry-level actuary position, you need to pass the first two actuarial exams (probability and financial math) and obtain validation by educational experience (VEE) in Economics, Accounting and Finance, and Mathematical Statistics. By taking certain courses, you will be prepared for the exams and will automatically obtain the VEE. The easiest way to meet the requirements is to add a minor in actuarial science to your degree plan.
The minor is open to UMKC undergraduate students in all majors, though it is most beneficial if the student is a mathematics, business, accounting or economics major due to the courses required for the minor.
Data analysts retrieve and gather data, organize it and use it to reach meaningful conclusions. Analysts can specialize in finance, supply chain management, market research, project management, and risk assessment. Students earning this minor will know how to cleanse, visualize and analyze data, read and write logical arguments using mathematical symbols and build, validate and analyze basic data-based models communicate analytical results effectively.
The minor in mathematics is open to UMKC undergraduate students in all majors. Adding a mathematics minor to your program of study may assist you with your career goals. In some internships and career opportunities, having a math minor is a big plus.
The minor in Statistics is open to UMKC undergraduate students in all majors. Students graduating from this program will acquire knowledge in probability theory and statistical inference, apply foundational knowledge in statistical computing for data analysis and present statistical reasoning.
For students interested in a combined bachelor's and master's degree, an accelerated five-year program of study is available.
Speakers from academia and industry present one-hour seminars about topics of special interest to majors in mathematics and statistics. Anyone is welcome to join, and math graduate students are highly encouraged to participate.
Math Colloquium are hosted Fridays from 3–4 p.m. during the academic year. Currently, they are held on Zoom.