The Actuarial Science program in the Tobin College of Business at St John’s University is recognized by the Society of Actuaries as a Center of Actuarial Excellence and is a recipient of the University Award from the Casualty Actuarial Society. Since Fall 2022, students can earn exemption from certain SOA exams. Students learn not only quantitative analysis skills in preparation to pass professional examinations but also earn an undergraduate degree in business, which provides them with an education in accounting, finance, management, marketing, risk management and computer information systems. Leveraging St. John's metropolitan location, students have access to the university's longstanding relationships with leading New York-area firms and an outstanding network of alumni and industry professionals. The School of Risk Management, which houses the actuarial science program, awards scholarships to the program, provides extensive out of-the-classroom learning opportunities, and assists students in finding internships and professional positions upon graduation.
- Degree Type
- BS
- Area of Interest
- Business
- Associated Colleges or Schools
- Program Location
- Manhattan Campus
- Required Credit Hours
- 122
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of the GSRM graduate level Class of 2022 were employed within 6 months of graduation.*
*The data here is representative of the three graduating classes (September 2021, January 2022, and May 2022) from the Manhattan Campus. The data provided here pertains only to the 82%% of Master’s level graduates who responded to the survey and includes graduates who may have been employed prior to graduation.
of 2019 graduating students held industry internships during their studies
accepted full-time offers with their internship employer upon graduation
Bachelors in Actuarial Science Curriculum
Fall
- DNY 1000C: Discover NY- 3 Credits
- ECO 1301: Macroeconomics (VEE-E)- 3 Credits
- FYW 1000C: English Composition- 3 Credits
- THE 1000C: Catholic Perspective on Christianity- 3 Credits
- MTH 1730: Calculus I- 4 Credits
Credits: 16
Spring
- LAW 1310: Law in Business Environment- 3 Credits
- ECO 1302: Microeconomics (VEE-E)- 3 Credits
- SPE 1000C: Public Speaking- 3 Credits
- PHI 1000C: Philosophy of the Human Person- 3 Credits
- MTH 1740: Calculus II- 4 Credits
Credits: 16
Fall
- ACT 2322: Intro to Statistics (VEE-MS)- 3 Credits
- ACT 2333: Probability (Act Sci 3) EXAM P- 3 Credits
- FIN 3311: Corporate Financial Mgt. (VEE-F)- 3 Credits
- ACC 2320: Fundamentals of Account. (VEE-A)- 3 Credits
- RMI 2301: Principles of Risk & Insurance- 3 Credits
Credits: 15
Spring
- ACT 2334: Theory of Interest (Act Sci 4) EXAM FM- 3 Credits
- FIN 3388: Derivatives Markets EXAM IFM- 3 Credits
- MGT 2301: Administrative & Org. Behavior- 3 Credits
- MKT 2301: Principals of Marketing- 3 Credits
- PHI 2220C: Moral Life & Ethical Dimensions of Bus.- 3 Credits
Credits: 15
Fall
- ACT 4347: Loss Modeling I (Act Sci 7) STAM- 3 Credits
- HIS1000C: Emergence of Global Society- 3 Credits
- SCI 1000: Scientific Inquiry- 3 Credits
- ENG 1100: Literature in a Global Context- 3 Credits
- RMI Elective- 3 Credits
Credits: 15
Spring
- ACT 4348: Loss Modeling II (Act Sci 8) STAM- 3 Credits
- ACT 3349: Applied Statistics (Act Sci 9) EXAM SRM- 3 Credits
- MGT 3325: Production & Operations Management- 3 Credits
- LANGUAGE/CULTURE- 3 Credits
- ECO Elective (Liberal Arts Economics)- 3 Credits
Credits: 15
Fall
- ACT 3335: Life Cont I (Act Sci 5) LTAM- 3 Credits
- TECH Elective- 3 Credits
- LAE 2019- 3 Credits
- LANGUAGE/CULTURE- 3 Credits
- THE 2200-2900- 3 Credits
Credits: 15
ACT 3335 & 3336 EXAM LTAM
Spring
- ACT 3336: Life Contingencies II (Act Sci 6) LTAM- 3 Credits
- PHI 3000C: Metaphysics- 3 Credits
- THE 3305: Moral Theology of the Marketplace- 3 Credits
- GEN Elective 2019- 3 Credits
- MGT 4329: Managerial Strategy & Policy- 3 Credits
Credits: 15
Fast-Track programs are cost-efficient and time-saving ways to provide students the opportunity to advance to a master’s degree from their B.S. in Actuarial Science. Students who select a fast-track into an advanced degree must complete an online application and must meet the admission standards for that graduate program. Students should seek early program guidance from their adviser in anticipation of applying to a Fast-Track Program. Available Fast Track programs for Actuarial Science major are:
- B.S. Actuarial Science/M.S. Accounting
- B.S. Actuarial Science/M.S. Business Analytics
- B.S. Actuarial Science/M.S. Enterprise Risk Management
- B.S. Actuarial Science/M.S. Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- B.S. Actuarial Science/M.S. Finance
- B.S. Actuarial Science/M.S. Global Management
- B.S. Actuarial Science/M.S. Marketing Intelligence
- B.S. Actuarial Science/M.S. Risk and Financial Advisory
- B.S. Actuarial Science/M.S. Risk Management & Risk Analytics
- B.S. Actuarial Science/M.S. Taxation
- B.S. Actuarial Science/Master of Business Administration
VEE – Validation by Educational Experience Courses
VEE credits are earned by taking accredited courses (above) & obtaining a B- or better
VEE Subjects/Courses:
VEE E – Economics
VEE MS – Mathematical Statistics
VEE F – Corporate Finance
VEE A – Accounting
Starting Fall 2022, students can earn exemption from the SOA preliminary exams by achieving outstanding performance in certain actuarial courses as follows.
Exam FM: ACT 2334
Exam SRM: ACT 3349
Exam FAM-S: ACT 4347/4348
Exam ASTAM: ACT 4347/4348.
These courses have earned UEC (University-Earned Credit) status from the SOA. Please note that UEC-approved courses must be proctored and in-person. Those who choose the online version of the program must take all exams (midterm and final) of the courses listed above at the Manhattan campus. That translates to two or three days per semester during which students must be in NYC.
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Department
Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial ScienceCenter of Actuarial Excellence | Casualty Actuarial Society Gold-Level School
St. John’s Continues Designation as Center of Actuarial Excellence
One of 19 Actuarial Programs in the US to hold the Center of Actuarial Excellence distinction
Casualty Actuarial Society University Recognition Program – Gold Level
St John’s University is recognized by the CAS for our commitment to supporting students on the property and casualty actuarial career path, the dedicated property/casualty insurance courses, placing property and casualty actuaries on the faculty, and graduating actuarial students who work in the P&C field and have obtained credits for CAS credentialing requirements.
Career Opportunities in Actuarial Science
Students will be prepared to:
- Identify, measure and manage risk and exposure to catastrophe losses
- Apply probability pricing models for insurance products and insurance-related events
- Recognize market needs and develop new markets
- Use sophisticated productivity software
- Identify sources of new capital and analyze the impact of globalization
- Formulate an effective business plan
- Integrate in-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory environment in decision making process
- Deliver effective and well-written presentations.
What Do Actuaries Do?
Predict the future with data
Design creative ways to reduce the chance of loss
Price Risk
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