2014-01

Arizona State University
University Senate
Fall 2013

Senate Motion #2014-01

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee, Eduardo Pagan, Chair
 
Date of First Reading: September 9, 2013
 
Date of Second Reading: October 7, 2013
 
Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences - for the establishment of an undergraduate certificate in Actuarial Science
                                     
 Action Requested: The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of
Mathematical and Statistical Sciences – for the establishment of an undergraduate certificate – in Actuarial Science

Rationale: Actuarial Science is an area of mathematical and statistical sciences that requires expertise in specializations of probability and interest history, together with a working knowledge of accounting, finance and economics.  This certificate will allow students to select classes to further their expertise in these areas.