Master of Mathematics (MMath) in Actuarial Science

The program information below was valid for the fall 2018 term (September 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018). This is the archived version; the most up-to-date program information is available through the current Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

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Fields (areas of research)

Actuarial Science Practice
Actuarial Science Theory
Finance
Probability

Program information

Admit term(s)
- Fall
Delivery mode
- On-campus
Program type
- Master's
- Research
Registration option(s)
- Full-time
- Part-time
Study option(s)
- Thesis
- Master's Research Paper

Admission requirements

Minimum requirements
- A four-year Honours Bachelor degree with a significant actuarial science and/or statistics component.
- An overall 78% average from a Canadian university (or its equivalent).
- An interview may be required.
Application materials
- Résumé
- Supplementary information form
- Transcript(s)
References
- Number of references: 3
- Type of references:
  normally from academic sources
English language proficiency (ELP) (if applicable)

Degree requirements

Students can select the Thesis or Master’s Research Paper option while in the program.

Thesis option:

Graduate Academic Integrity Module (Graduate AIM)

Courses

Students must complete 4 one-term (0.50 unit weight) courses labelled ACTSC or STAT with an overall average of at least 70%. The 4 one-term courses must include ACTSC 895, and at least 2 900-level courses, of which at least 1 of the 900-level courses must be an ACTSC course. Other courses may be substituted subject to approval of the Associate Chair of Graduate Studies.

Link(s) to courses

Graduate Skills Workshop

Students must complete the Graduate Skills Workshop during the first year of the program.

Master’s Thesis

Students must complete a thesis and an oral presentation.

Master's Research Paper option:

Graduate Academic Integrity Module (Graduate AIM)

Courses

Students must complete 7 one-term (0.50 unit weight) courses labelled ACTSC or STAT with an overall average of at least 70%. The 7 courses must include:
- ACTSC 895
- 2 of ACTSC 855, ACTSC 962, ACTSC 964, or ACTSC 970
- 1 of ACTSC 974, STAT 831, STAT 840, STAT 841, or STAT 906
- At least 3 900-level courses must also be taken, and at least 5 of the 7 courses must be labeled ACTSC. Other courses may be substituted subject to approval of the Associate Chair of Graduate Studies.

Link(s) to courses

Graduate Skills Workshop