Sara Malec
- Associate Professor of Mathematics
About this Program
Actuaries are business professionals who use their knowledge of mathematics and finance to manage risk and uncertainty for companies.
Program Overview
Actuaries work for or partner with a wide range of industries, including insurance companies, private corporations and government agencies. Consistently ranked as having a strong career outlook, actuaries enjoy competitive salaries and high rates of job satisfaction. The actuarial science minor at Hood College prepares students for a career in this exciting field.
Students pursuing this minor usually major in a related field; students with majors other than the ones listed below should contact the coordinator to design an appropriate program.
Want to learn more about the actuarial science minor? Please refer to the course requirements or contact us today.
Degrees Offered
- Minor
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What majors pair well with the actuarial science minor?
Explore complementary majors that build upon and tie into the actuarial science minor.
Business Administration
Business teaches strategy and operations; actuarial science equips students to quantify risk and make data-driven financial decisions.
Economics
Understanding the economic underpinnings of various industries can enhance careers in actuarial science.
Mathematics
A strong foundation in mathematics can serve as an asset to careers in actuarial science.
Program Contact
Department Chair of Mathematics Associate Professor of Mathematics
Phone
301-696-3208
Email
James Parson
- Department Chair of Mathematics
- Associate Professor of Mathematics