October 2003 University of Central Florida Actuarial Science Program
Overview About UCF UCF Actuarial Program Actuarial Programs in the Nation Benefits to UCF Students Benefits to Actuarial Community Work in Progress Summary UCF Actuarial Science Program
About UCF University of Central Florida — increasing in size and growing in prominence To become the nation ’s leading metropolitan research university. Promote Excellence in undergraduate education Achieve international prominence in key graduate programs Be America ’s leading partnership university UCF Students Enrollment: Fall ,795Fall 2003: 42,500 (Est.) H.S. GPA Average: 3.8Average SAT Total: 1190 UCF Dept. of Statistics and Actuarial Science UCF Actuarial Science Program
UCF Actuarial Program Curriculum Classified as Graduate-Education and Research Program by SOA/CAS Offering undergraduate and graduate courses for SIX SOA exams and 5 CAS exams. Education Goals Strong Analytical Skills Ability To Communicate Good Business Sense Computer Skills Ability To Pass Actuarial Exams UCF Actuarial Science Program
UCF Actuarial Program Award Winning CASE Grant SOA/CAS sponsored research Student Performance Passing actuarial exams – Course 1 to Course 6 Students Population First-time in College Community college transfer Change majors within the university Seeking a 2 nd Bachelor’s degree or MS From 9 countries and 4 continents UCF Actuarial Science Program
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Benefits to Students Advanced education and rigorous training Faculty with professional qualification Faculty with active research/professional activities Strong industry ties Actuarial Club Internships Scholarships UCF Actuarial Science Program
Benefits to Actuarial Profession Employment - Students that meet your needs Continuing education - Actuarial exam review seminar - Advance in Statistics/technology trainings Research supports UCF Actuarial Science Program
Work In Progress Strong partnership with Actuarial Profession Insurance and financial service industry Faculty development Center for Applied Actuarial Research/Consulting Employment/Internships Scholarships Exam fee refund program Work-Study Program UCF Actuarial Science Program
Summary Advanced Actuarial program in North America ( Curriculum with professional focus Strong industry demand and support Bright future UCF Actuarial Science Program