{"id":7246,"date":"2026-01-07T15:06:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T20:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=7246"},"modified":"2026-09-28T10:32:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T14:32:11","slug":"actuarial-foundations-graduate-certificate","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/degrees-certificates\/actuarial-science\/actuarial-foundations-graduate-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Actuarial Foundations Graduate Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Build Core Skills for a Career in Actuarial Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Graduate Certificate in Actuarial Foundations at Boston University Metropolitan College (MET) provides essential coursework designed to help you develop the skills to \u201cthink like an actuary.\u201d This program introduces foundational topics such as interest theory and probability, which are key to success in actuarial science and related fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing this graduate certificate in Actuarial Foundations equips you to work with fundamental actuarial models, preparing you for roles in insurance companies, consulting firms, and financial sectors. It also serves as a stepping stone to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/actuarial-science-graduate-certificate\/\">Graduate Certificate in Actuarial Science<\/a>, where you build upon these core concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BU MET\u2019s Actuarial Foundations courses are carefully structured to support your preparation for key <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Society of Actuaries (SoA)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casact.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS)<\/a> professional exams\u2014specifically Exam P (Probability) and Exam FM (Financial Mathematics). Successful completion of related courses such as Financial Mathematics (MET AT 521) and Economics and Management Decisions (MET AT 511), or approved equivalents, positions you well to earn the \u201cPre-Actuarial Foundations\u201d micro-credential from the SoA\/CAS. Demand for these skills continues to grow across insurance and associated industries, making this certificate a valuable asset for your career. The Graduate Certificate in Actuarial Foundations is also available on campus in Boston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Curriculum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of 16 units is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Credits earned from this online certificate may be applied toward the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/degrees-certificates\/actuarial-science\/ms-actuarial-science\/\">Master of Science in Actuarial Science<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Courses<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Four courses\/16 units)<\/p>\n\n\n<p><div class=\"course-feed\"><aside class=\"cf-course\">\n\t<div class=\"cf-course-card\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"cf-course-title\"><span class=\"cf-course-id\"><span class=\"cf-course-college\">MET<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-dept\">AD<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-number\">632<\/span><\/span> Financial Concepts<\/h3>\n\t\t<p class=\"meta cf-course-info\"><span class=\"cf-course-credits\">4 credits.<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-offered\">Fall and Spring<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-prereqs\"><\/span><\/p>\n        <div class=\"cf-hub-ind\">  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hub\/what-is-the-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cf-hub-head\" alt=\"BU Hub\">    <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bu-hub-iconstyles icon-buhub\">BU Hub<\/span>  <\/a>  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hub\/what-is-the-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hub-head\">    <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bu-hub-iconstyles icon-questionmark\">Learn More<\/span>  <\/a>  <ul class=\"cf-hub-offerings\"><li class=\"cf-hub-area-1\">Critical Thinking<\/li><li class=\"cf-hub-area-H\">Quantitative Reasoning II<\/li>  <\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t<p class=\"cf-course-description\">Introduction to the concepts, methods and problems of accounting and financial analysis. Includes accounting principles, measurement and disclosure issues, financial statement analysis, time value of money, cash flow projection and analysis, capital budgeting and project evaluation, bond and equity valuation, cost of capital and capital structure. 4 cr. Effective Fall 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"responsive-table cf-section-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"cf-table\">\n\t<caption class=\"cf-section-title\">Section A1, FALL 2026 <span class=\"cf-section-dates\">Sep 2nd to Dec 10th<\/span><\/caption>\n\t<thead class=\"cf-section-header\">\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-instructortitle\">Instructor<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-typetitle\">Type<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-daytitle\">Days<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-timestitle\">Times<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-locationtitle\">Location<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr class=\"cf-section-item\">\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-instructor\">Yu<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-type\">Independent<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-day\">M<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-start\">02:30:00 PM&ndash;05:15:00 PM<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-location\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?search=MET\">MET 101<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"responsive-table cf-section-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"cf-table\">\n\t<caption class=\"cf-section-title\">Section A2, FALL 2026 <span class=\"cf-section-dates\">Sep 2nd to Dec 10th<\/span><\/caption>\n\t<thead class=\"cf-section-header\">\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-instructortitle\">Instructor<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-typetitle\">Type<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-daytitle\">Days<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-timestitle\">Times<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-locationtitle\">Location<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr class=\"cf-section-item\">\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-instructor\">Page<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-type\">Independent<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-day\">T<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-start\">06:00:00 PM&ndash;08:45:00 PM<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-location\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?search=FLR\">FLR 121<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"responsive-table cf-section-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"cf-table\">\n\t<caption class=\"cf-section-title\">Section A3, FALL 2026 <span class=\"cf-section-dates\">Sep 2nd to Dec 10th<\/span><\/caption>\n\t<thead class=\"cf-section-header\">\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-instructortitle\">Instructor<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-typetitle\">Type<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-daytitle\">Days<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-timestitle\">Times<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-locationtitle\">Location<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr class=\"cf-section-item\">\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-instructor\">Chee<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-type\">Independent<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-day\">W<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-start\">06:00:00 PM&ndash;08:45:00 PM<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-location\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?search=CAS\">CAS 116<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"responsive-table cf-section-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"cf-table\">\n\t<caption class=\"cf-section-title\">Section A4, FALL 2026 <span class=\"cf-section-dates\">Sep 2nd to Dec 10th<\/span><\/caption>\n\t<thead class=\"cf-section-header\">\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-instructortitle\">Instructor<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-typetitle\">Type<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-daytitle\">Days<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-timestitle\">Times<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-locationtitle\">Location<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr class=\"cf-section-item\">\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-instructor\">Page<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-type\">Independent<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-day\">F<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-start\">11:15:00 AM&ndash;02:00:00 PM<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-location\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?search=MET\">MET 122<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"responsive-table cf-section-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"cf-table\">\n\t<caption class=\"cf-section-title\">Section O2, FALL 2026 <span class=\"cf-section-dates\">Oct 27th to Dec 14th<\/span><\/caption>\n\t<thead class=\"cf-section-header\">\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-instructortitle\">Instructor<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-typetitle\">Type<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-daytitle\">Days<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-timestitle\">Times<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-locationtitle\">Location<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr class=\"cf-section-item\">\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-instructor\">Ge<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-type\">Independent<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-day\">ARR<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-start\">12:00:00 AM&ndash;12:00:00 AM<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-location\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?search=\"> <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"responsive-table cf-section-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"cf-table\">\n\t<caption class=\"cf-section-title\">Section A2, SPRG 2027 <span class=\"cf-section-dates\">Jan 19th to Apr 29th<\/span><\/caption>\n\t<thead class=\"cf-section-header\">\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-instructortitle\">Instructor<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-typetitle\">Type<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-daytitle\">Days<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-timestitle\">Times<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-locationtitle\">Location<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr class=\"cf-section-item\">\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-instructor\">Page<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-type\">Independent<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-day\">T<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-start\">12:30:00 PM&ndash;03:15:00 PM<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-location\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?search=KCB\">KCB 104<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"responsive-table cf-section-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"cf-table\">\n\t<caption class=\"cf-section-title\">Section A3, SPRG 2027 <span class=\"cf-section-dates\">Jan 19th to Apr 29th<\/span><\/caption>\n\t<thead class=\"cf-section-header\">\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-instructortitle\">Instructor<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-typetitle\">Type<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-daytitle\">Days<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-timestitle\">Times<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-locationtitle\">Location<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr class=\"cf-section-item\">\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-instructor\">Liu<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-type\">Independent<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-day\">T<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-start\">06:00:00 PM&ndash;08:45:00 PM<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-location\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?search=COM\">COM 217<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"responsive-table cf-section-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"cf-table\">\n\t<caption class=\"cf-section-title\">Section O2, SPRG 2027 <span class=\"cf-section-dates\">Mar 9th to Apr 26th<\/span><\/caption>\n\t<thead class=\"cf-section-header\">\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-instructortitle\">Instructor<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-typetitle\">Type<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-daytitle\">Days<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-timestitle\">Times<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-locationtitle\">Location<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr class=\"cf-section-item\">\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-instructor\">Ge<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-type\">Independent<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-day\">ARR<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-start\">12:00:00 AM&ndash;12:00:00 AM<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-location\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?search=\"> <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside><aside class=\"cf-course\">\n\t<div class=\"cf-course-card\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"cf-course-title\"><span class=\"cf-course-id\"><span class=\"cf-course-college\">MET<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-dept\">AT<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-number\">511<\/span><\/span> Economics and Management Decisions<\/h3>\n\t\t<p class=\"meta cf-course-info\"><span class=\"cf-course-credits\">4 credits.<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-offered\"><\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-prereqs\"><\/span><\/p>\n        \n\t\t<p class=\"cf-course-description\">Why do some firms thrive in uncertain markets while others fail? The difference lies in strategic economic analysis. Step into the shoes of a corporate leader and learn how to navigate complex choices around pricing, production, and investment. You\u2019ll use microeconomic tools to build probabilistic forecasts, cutting through the noise of an unpredictable economy. You\u2019ll also examine how macroeconomic trends, market structures, and public policy shape the corporate landscape. Get ready to build the economic intuition you need to drive bold management decisions.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"responsive-table cf-section-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"cf-table\">\n\t<caption class=\"cf-section-title\">Section O1, SPRG 2027 <span class=\"cf-section-dates\">Jan 12th to Apr 26th<\/span><\/caption>\n\t<thead class=\"cf-section-header\">\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-instructortitle\">Instructor<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-typetitle\">Type<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-daytitle\">Days<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-timestitle\">Times<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-locationtitle\">Location<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr class=\"cf-section-item\">\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-instructor\">Huang<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-type\">Independent<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-day\">ARR<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-start\">12:00:00 AM&ndash;12:00:00 AM<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-location\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?search=\"> <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside><aside class=\"cf-course\">\n\t<div class=\"cf-course-card\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"cf-course-title\"><span class=\"cf-course-id\"><span class=\"cf-course-college\">MET<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-dept\">AT<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-number\">521<\/span><\/span> Financial Mathematics<\/h3>\n\t\t<p class=\"meta cf-course-info\"><span class=\"cf-course-credits\">4 credits.<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-offered\">Fall and Spring<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-prereqs\"><\/span><\/p>\n        \n\t\t<p class=\"cf-course-description\">It has been said that \u201ccompound interest is the eighth wonder of the world.\u201d Have you ever wondered how the passage of time changes the value of a bank account, a 401(k), or a loan payment? Interest rates are the invisible engine driving the entire financial world. Build your theoretical foundation by exploring how interest calculations dictate the terms of bonds, mortgages, annuities, and complex payment structures. You\u2019ll strip away the jargon and learn exactly how financial instruments function at a mathematical level. Mastering this material helps you prepare for the SoA Exam FM \/ CAS Exam 2.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"responsive-table cf-section-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"cf-table\">\n\t<caption class=\"cf-section-title\">Section A1, FALL 2026 <span class=\"cf-section-dates\">Sep 2nd to Dec 10th<\/span><\/caption>\n\t<thead class=\"cf-section-header\">\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-instructortitle\">Instructor<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-typetitle\">Type<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-daytitle\">Days<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-timestitle\">Times<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-locationtitle\">Location<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr class=\"cf-section-item\">\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-instructor\">Jylkka<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-type\">Independent<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-day\">M<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-start\">06:00:00 PM&ndash;08:45:00 PM<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-location\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?search=EOP\">EOP 260<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"responsive-table cf-section-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"cf-table\">\n\t<caption class=\"cf-section-title\">Section O1, FALL 2026 <span class=\"cf-section-dates\">Sep 1st to Dec 14th<\/span><\/caption>\n\t<thead class=\"cf-section-header\">\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-instructortitle\">Instructor<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-typetitle\">Type<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-daytitle\">Days<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-timestitle\">Times<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-locationtitle\">Location<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr class=\"cf-section-item\">\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-instructor\">Huang<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-type\">Independent<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-day\">ARR<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-start\">12:00:00 AM&ndash;12:00:00 AM<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-location\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?search=\"> <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside><aside class=\"cf-course\">\n\t<div class=\"cf-course-card\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"cf-course-title\"><span class=\"cf-course-id\"><span class=\"cf-course-college\">MET<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-dept\">AT<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-number\">581<\/span><\/span> Probability for Actuaries<\/h3>\n\t\t<p class=\"meta cf-course-info\"><span class=\"cf-course-credits\">4 credits.<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-offered\"><\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-prereqs\"><\/span><\/p>\n        \n\t\t<p class=\"cf-course-description\">Prerequisite: MET MA 225 or instructor\u2019s consent. Can you capture pure chance in a formula? Probability isn\u2019t just a math requirement; it\u2019s the language actuaries use to understand uncertainty. You\u2019ll build a rigorous foundation in discrete and continuous random variables, conditional probability, and moment generating functions. From there, you\u2019ll tackle advanced concepts like the law of large numbers and the central limit theorem. Master the mathematical logic of probability to sharpen your analytical mindset. Mastering this material helps you prepare for SoA Exam P\/CAS Exam 1.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"responsive-table cf-section-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"cf-table\">\n\t<caption class=\"cf-section-title\">Section A1, FALL 2026 <span class=\"cf-section-dates\">Sep 2nd to Dec 10th<\/span><\/caption>\n\t<thead class=\"cf-section-header\">\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-instructortitle\">Instructor<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-typetitle\">Type<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-daytitle\">Days<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-timestitle\">Times<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-locationtitle\">Location<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr class=\"cf-section-item\">\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-instructor\">Weiner<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-type\">Independent<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-day\">R<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-start\">06:00:00 PM&ndash;08:45:00 PM<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-location\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?search=KCB\">KCB 104<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"responsive-table cf-section-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"cf-table\">\n\t<caption class=\"cf-section-title\">Section O1, FALL 2026 <span class=\"cf-section-dates\">Sep 1st to Dec 14th<\/span><\/caption>\n\t<thead class=\"cf-section-header\">\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-instructortitle\">Instructor<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-typetitle\">Type<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-daytitle\">Days<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-timestitle\">Times<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-locationtitle\">Location<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr class=\"cf-section-item\">\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-instructor\">Govonlu<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-type\">Independent<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-day\">ARR<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-start\">12:00:00 AM&ndash;12:00:00 AM<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-location\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?search=\"> <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Get to Know MET: Actuarial Science with Professor Hal Tepfer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TB0q5p75wpo?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide program-block program-block--requirements program-block--type-degrees\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns program-block--requirements__inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--requirements__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group program-block--requirements__group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"program-block--requirements__group-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/academic-calendars\/online-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dates &amp; Deadlines<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"program-block--requirements__group-text\">View BU MET\u2019s academic calendar for online programs, including important dates and deadlines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group program-block--requirements__group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"program-block--requirements__group-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/apply-now-graduate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application Requirements<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"program-block--requirements__group-text\">Learn about application requirements for BU MET graduate degree and certificate programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--requirements__media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"\/online\/files\/2026\/01\/Actuarial-Science-Classroom-08__forsite.jpg\" alt=\"A worker in the actuarial field discussing ideas with colleagues\" class=\"wp-image-7255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2026\/01\/Actuarial-Science-Classroom-08__forsite.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2026\/01\/Actuarial-Science-Classroom-08__forsite-636x358.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2026\/01\/Actuarial-Science-Classroom-08__forsite-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2026\/01\/Actuarial-Science-Classroom-08__forsite-992x558.jpg 992w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>How You Benefit from a <br>Boston University Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A BU credential can help lay the foundation for career advancement and personal success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Benefit from a 24:1 average student-to-instructor ratio.<\/li><li>Work closely with SoA- and CAS-credentialed faculty\u2014many of whom are currently actuaries in the industry\u2014and gain practical skills solving real problems.<\/li><li>Courses in the Actuarial Foundations graduate certificate program are geared to prepare students for success in passing the following SoA exams: P and FM.<\/li><li>Benefit from faculty members\u2019 connections to the industry and successful, practicing alumni who work for organizations such as Willis Towers Watson, Blue Cross Blue Shield, John Hancock, Liberty Mutual, the Massachusetts Department of Insurance, and more.<\/li><li>Learn from the best\u2014BU MET\u2019s master\u2019s degree program in Actuarial Science has been graduating successful actuarial students for over 25 years.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Rankings &amp; Accreditations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image program-block--accolades-with-text__card-media\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/online-education\/boston-university-OBUS0059\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"280\" src=\"\/online\/files\/2025\/08\/us-news-grad-business-2026.png\" alt=\"U.S. News &amp; World Report - Best Online Programs - Grad Business - 2026\" class=\"wp-image-7935\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong><strong>#12 Best Online Master\u2019s in Business Programs (Excluding&nbsp;MBA)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">MET&#8217;s business and management graduate certificates share curriculum with MET&#8217;s online master&#8217;s degrees in management, which are ranked #12 in the nation by <em>U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image program-block--accolades-with-text__card-media\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"635\" src=\"\/online\/files\/2026\/01\/cas-bronze-1.jpg\" alt=\"CAS University Recognition Program Bronze Level\" class=\"wp-image-7207\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p><strong>CAS University Recognition Program: Bronze Level<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">BU has Bronze Level recognition from the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) University Recognition Program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong>Society of Actuaries\u2019 \u201cUCAP-AC\u201d Designation<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">BU is the only university in New England that offers a Master of Science degree in Actuarial Science, recognized on the Society of Actuaries&#8217; list of Universities and Colleges with Actuarial Programs\u2014Advanced Curriculum\u00a0(UCAP-AC).\u00a0\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soa.org\/education\/resources\/actuarial-colleges\/actuarial-college-listings-details.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Graduate with a Solid Actuarial Framework<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Actuarial Foundations will be able to demonstrate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The ability to master the foundational mathematical elements of actuarial work, specifically probability theory and the time value of money.<\/li><li>The ability to apply mathematical, accounting, and economic frameworks to model and evaluate real-world financial scenarios.<\/li><li>The ability to synthesize concepts from interest theory and probability to evaluate and solve fundamental actuarial and business problems.<\/li><li>Proficiency in the core topics required to pass the Society of Actuaries (SoA) and Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) exams P and FM.<\/li><li>The ability to fulfill the academic requirements necessary to pursue the Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) credentials in economics and accounting and finance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide program-block program-block--career-paths program-block--type-degrees\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group program-block--career-paths__footer\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns program-block--career-paths__footer-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--career-paths__footer-header\">\n<h3 class=\"program-block--career-paths__footer-title\">Career Outlook<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--career-paths__footer-card\">\n<h4 class=\"program-block--career-paths__footer-card-title\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><strong>Employment of actuaries is projected to grow 22% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"program-block--career-paths__footer-card-text\">Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--career-paths__footer-card\">\n<h4 class=\"program-block--career-paths__footer-card-title\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"program-block--career-paths__footer-card-text\"><strong>$125,770<br>\nMedian annual wage for actuaries, 2024\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h4><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More actuaries will be needed to help companies manage their own risk and adjust their business or investment strategies across all areas of operation.<\/strong><br><br>Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>\u201cBoston University\u2019s Actuarial Science program has given me the opportunity to pursue my dream job\u2026 this program is structured for students to be able to work actuarial co-ops, internships, and even entry level roles while completing their degree; this is a significant competitive advantage for students seeking co-ops and internships, and I have taken full advantage of the opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong><strong>Michael Pace<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>(MET \u201923)<\/strong><br><strong><strong>Actuarial Assistant, John Hancock<\/strong><\/strong><br><em><em>MS, Actuarial Science<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Advance Your Career<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>BU\u2019s Actuarial Science program has the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soa.org\/education\/resources\/actuarial-colleges\/actuarial-college-listings-details.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Society of Actuaries\u2019 \u201cUCAP-AC\u201d designation<\/a>&nbsp;and BU has Bronze Level recognition from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.casact.org\/university-programs\/university-recognition-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) University Recognition Program<\/a>&nbsp;for demonstrated commitment to preparing future property and casualty actuaries through its educational offerings. You can take courses to receive \u201cValidation by Educational Experience (VEE)\u201d credit from the SoA and CAS. By taking VEE courses, you have an advantage when seeking employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with preparing you for further master\u2019s level study, the graduate certificate program in Actuarial Foundations provides foundational knowledge that can qualify you for several entry-level or support roles in actuarial science and related fields. Typical job titles might include actuarial assistant, junior actuarial analyst, risk analyst (entry-level), insurance analyst, data analyst (with a focus on insurance or risk), pricing analyst (entry-level), financial analyst (support role), underwriting assistant, loss reserving analyst (entry-level), claims analyst (support role), business analyst (insurance sector), and reporting analyst (insurance or finance), among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide program-block program-block--featured-faculty program-block--type-programs\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group program-block--featured-faculty__inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 style=\"padding-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center; color: #fff;\">Actuarial Science  Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns program-block--featured-faculty__list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--featured-faculty__faculty\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left program-block--featured-faculty__faculty-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/profile\/hal-tepfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hal Tepfer<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Associate Professor of the Practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Director, Actuarial Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large program-block--featured-faculty__faculty-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"\/online\/files\/2025\/11\/Hal-Tepfer-nw.jpg\" alt=\"Hal Tepfer headshot\" class=\"wp-image-6949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2025\/11\/Hal-Tepfer-nw.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2025\/11\/Hal-Tepfer-nw-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--featured-faculty__faculty\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left program-block--featured-faculty__faculty-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/profile\/lois-keller-horwitz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Lois Keller Horwitz<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Associate Professor of the Practice Emerita, Actuarial Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large program-block--featured-faculty__faculty-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"\/online\/files\/2025\/11\/Lois-Horwitz-nw.jpg\" alt=\"Lois Keller Horwitz headshot\" class=\"wp-image-6951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2025\/11\/Lois-Horwitz-nw.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2025\/11\/Lois-Horwitz-nw-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Interested in Learning More?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MET Events<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/tuition-and-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tuition &amp; 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