Actuarial Science BS
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the actuarial field is one of the fastest growing professions, consistently rated as one of the top five jobs in the U.S. based on income, job stability, demand and other factors. The actuarial field is unique, as it integrates mathematics, statistics, economics and finance, which gives actuaries a wide range of job opportunities. Actuaries must have good communication skills, high ethical standards and extensive academic training. Because their judgment is heavily relied upon, actuaries’ career paths often lead to upper management and executive positions. The Actuarial Sciences B.S. degree prepares students for work in the field and the professional examinations required. The two testing bodies in North America are the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS). Many students complete one or more of these exams while completing this degree, and most students are able to obtain an Associateship within three to five years after graduation.
Data Science BS
Data Science is an emerging discipline that seeks to infer insights from large amounts of data (“big data”) by using various statistical techniques and algorithms. The discipline is concerned with both statistical techniques that measure the validity of such insights and with computational techniques for managing data and resources efficiently. The Data Science B.S. is an interdisciplinary degree that is offered jointly by the departments of Computer Science, Statistics and Data Science, Mathematics, and Industrial Engineering and Management Systems. This program emphasizes the technical aspects of big data analytics, including algorithm design, programming, acquisition, management, mining, analysis, and interpretation of data. This program aims to train students to develop algorithms and computerized systems to facilitate the discovery of information from big data.
Mathematics BS
The Mathematics B.S. program provides students with a sound mathematical education in preparation for academic, industrial or governmental employment as well as advanced study in mathematics or related disciplines while also fostering analytical skills, initiatives, and independence that are useful in problem-solving in general.
Statistics BS
Students in the Statistics B.S. programs gain the knowledge and technical skills necessary to use complex data in many different applications. Statistics is the scientific application of mathematical principles to the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of statistical data objectively in the presence of uncertainty. Statistical methods allow us to utilize survey and experimental data to draw valid conclusions about the overall population of interest. Statisticians contribute to scientific inquiry by applying their mathematical knowledge to the design of surveys and experiments, collection, processing and analysis of data, and interpretation of the results.