Actuarial science major provides bridge between math and business | Life - Lee Clarion Online

Actuarial science, an accredited major combining math and business, is a lesser-known major offered by Lee, Jada Camille, Student Reporter inform. 
 

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Those within the program are learning how to work in the insurance business upon graduation. 

“[An actuarial science major is] someone that will use statistical data to predict risks for insurance companies. It’s basically math in the business world,” said Jimmy Clevenger, a senior actuarial science major. 

While Clevenger believes a decent amount of schools offer this major, he does not believe enough students or adults have relevant information about it...

In 2015, Lee was listed as a university that met the “introductory curriculum, advanced curriculum, and centers of actuarial excellence,” categories, according to the Society of Actuaries. This accreditation confirms Lee provides the preparation for students to pass a series of exams after graduation that are required by an employer to become certified... 

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Source: Lee Clarion Online