If you want to learn how to predict the future, consider actuarial mathematics. Actuaries use their mathematical and statistical wizardry to solve problems involving risk and uncertainty. This degree prepares you for actuarial work in insurance, pension consulting firms, investment banks and other areas of the financial sector. Students in the program: * Receive a thorough grounding in mathematics, statistics and probability * Learn models to analyze and solve financial problems involving uncertainty * Work in a co-op program with actuaries who design, finance, and operate insurance, pension and other employee benefit plans * Study computer science, accounting, finance and economics * Take a broad approach to actuarial problem-solving by taking social sciences and humanities courses Our programs are provisionally accredited by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA). Grads gain exemptions to four of the preliminary professional exams of the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society. Concordia University is designated as a Centre of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries.

Actuarial Mathematics alumni work in many fields requiring mathematics expertise, including: * Mathematical modelling * Investment banking * Finance and insurance * Pension management