Gamma Iota Sigma

Bauer Risk Management & Insurance (RMI) Track

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This Finance track from the Bauer College is great for those who wish to gain a solid foundation in insurance and risk management. The classes largely use CPCU textbooks which are widely used to obtain the CPCU designation. The track offers a way to add a minor for particular majors in pursuit of enhancing their major curriculum.

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https://www.bauer.uh.edu/departments/finance/risk-management/

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Insurance Organizations and Affiliations

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Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters (CPCU): https://www.cpcusociety.org/

The Institutes: https://www.theinstitutes.org/

The Risk Management Society (RIMS): https://www.rims.org

 

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B.S. Degree in Mathematics with an Option in Mathematical Finance

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We highly recommend pursuing this major if you are pursuing the actuarial field as classes provide an overview of the material you will encounter in Exams P, FM, and IFM. You can find the curriculum requirements for this particular track as well as the other math major options below.

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http://www.uh.edu/nsm/math/undergraduate/major-minor-programs/

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Actuarial Science Resources

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As the only actuarial science organization here at University of Houston, many of our members are currently pursuing the actuarial track. We have compiled a list of resources to help you get started on your exam track.

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Exam P Preparation Winter Bootcamp

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University of Houston offers an intensive bootcamp session to help you prepare for the Probability actuarial exam. The sessions are held on campus. For more information on the bootcamp as well as general information about actuarial science by the Math department, click the link below.

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http://www.uh.edu/nsm/math/seminars-and-events/actuary/

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Printed or Online Study Bundles

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You'll find that most of the education necessary to pass the actuarial exams are provided through independent study either from printed manuals by ASM and ACTEX or online manuals and video lessons by Coaching Actuaries and The Infinite Actuary. Many of these exam prep resources do come with a student discount so be sure to select that as an option when you make your purchase.

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Coaching Actuaries: https://coachingactuaries.com/

The Infinite Actuary: https://www.theinfiniteactuary.com/

ASM: https://www.studymanuals.com/

ACTEX: https://www.actexmadriver.com/

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