The Master of Actuarial Science will prepare you for the professional exams necessary to become an Actuary in North America with accreditation accepted in many other parts of the world. You will study and live in Canada for approximately 16 months (4 academic terms) while enrolled in a total of 12 courses. The courses will include actuarial mathematics as required for the Society of Actuaries (SOA) professional exams.
As a professional graduate program, alumni of the M.Act.Sc program are well prepared for careers in insurance, pensions, and healthcare industries. Graduates can also participate in one of the regular offerings of the Society of Actuaries (SOA) exams offered on-site.
Actuarial science includes a number of interrelated subjects, including probability, mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, and mathematics of finance.
UWindsor receives regular company visits from Canada Life, Willis Towers Watson and others, and has an Active Actuarial Club with graduate and undergraduate students.
“One of the valuable skills I acquired during my studies in the Master of Actuarial Science program at the University of Windsor involves the ability to handle intricate datasets and derive meaningful insights from them. The department is fortunate to have dedicated professors who are deeply committed to ensuring their students' achievements. Echoing the sentiments of Tom Grondin, his definition of success revolves around witnessing his students excel academically and in their pursuits beyond school. The University of Windsor feels like a second home to me, and I eagerly anticipate returning in the future.”
Igho Obgogine
Master of Actuarial Science, Alum*English language improvement programs are available if you require extra training prior to entry into the academic program, or have received lower-than-required test scores.
View the Graduate Studies page for more information on admission requirements and English exemptions.
*English language improvement programs are available if you require extra training prior to entry into the academic program, or have received lower-than-required test scores.