UConn’s M.S. in Mathematics provides advanced training in pure, applied, or actuarial mathematics through 30 credits of coursework, with thesis and non-thesis options. Students benefit from close faculty mentorship and flexible degree paths tailored to academic or professional goals. The actuarial science concentration aligns with Society of Actuaries and CAS exams, allowing professional exam credit to count toward degree requirements.
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Non-thesis students must either pass two written preliminary examinations at the level of a master’s from a list of examination topics approved by the department, or pass an oral examination. Thesis M.S. students may choose the thesis option and write a master’s thesis under the direction of a member of the Graduate Faculty in Mathematics.
Master of Science with Concentration in Actuarial Science
Students must pass at least five core courses from among:
The remaining coursework must come from a list of elective courses approved by the department. In addition, the student must either pass two written preliminary examinations at the level of a master’s from a list of examination topics approved by the department or pass two actuarial examinations given by the Society of Actuaries or the Casualty Actuarial Society. The actuarial examinations may be passed prior to admission.
