Career Possibilities

It takes a portfolio of coursework and experiences to develop the skills listed under “Actuary” below. Some skills you will gain through coursework and some are gained through other experiences, such as internships or club leadership positions. Many of these skills you will actively develop throughout your career! Actuaries use work experiences and more formalized continuing education to stay current, long after exams are completed.

Undecided or change your mind mid-stream? Not a problem. As you move through your academic career and gain further insight into your own strengths and interests, our program gives you the building blocks you need as a risk management professional to pursue a wide range of analytical positions. Actual job descriptions may blend these roles or describe the title differently, but listed below are a sampling of careers within reach of our mathematics majors.

Actuary	Analytical skills Communication skills Computer skills Interpersonal skills Math skills Problem solving skills	Operations Research Analyst	Analytical skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Interpersonal skills Math skills Problem solving skills Writing skills
Budget Analyst	Analytical skills Communication skills Detail oriented Math skills Writing skills	Market Research Analyst	Analytical skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Detail oriented
Cost Estimator	Analytical skills Communication skills Detail oriented Math skills Time management skills	Management Analyst	Analytical skills Communication skills Interpersonal skills Problem solving skills Time management skills
Financial Analyst	Analytical skills Communication skills Computer skills Decision-making skills Detail oriented Math skills	Personal Financial Advisor	Analytical skills Interpersonal skills Math skills Sales skills Speaking skills
Financial Examiner	Analytical skills Detail oriented Math skills Writing skills	Purchasing Agent	Analytical skills Decision making skills Math skills Negotiating skills
Insurance Underwriter	Analytical skills Decision making skills Detail oriented Interpersonal skills Math skills	Securities, Commodities and Financial Services Sales	Analytical skills Customer service skills Decision making skills Detail oriented Initiative Math skills