Student Resources
Actuarial Science and Risk Management Student Resources
Interested in digging deeper into the study of actuarial science at DePauw? The opportunities extend far beyond the classroom. Learn more about how you can benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities that will inspire your academic journey, student organizations that will surround you with likeminded peers and programs that will put you on the path toward uncommon success.
Current students interested in additional information about actuarial science at DePauw can visit our program pages.
Professional Exams
The actuarial profession boasts a promising career outlook, with a projected 23% job growth from 2022 to 2032, significantly outpacing the average for all occupations. To help prepare students for success in this career, our actuarial curriculum supports students in passing their preliminary actuarial professional exams. By pursuing these professional credentials, students demonstrate commitment to their field and gain valuable expertise that extends beyond traditional actuarial roles, making them more versatile and attractive to employers. Detailed exam information can be found at the Society of Actuaries, Casualty Actuarial Society, and Be An Actuary. Numerous financial assistance programs are also available for students taking these exams.
Explore Further Opportunities
Extend your educational experience beyond the classroom with these student organizations that provide hands-on learning in a collaborative and supportive community:
- DePauw Actuarial Student Organization (DASO): promoting the study of actuarial science and the pursuit of actuarial careers
- Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS) Delta Gamma Chapter: promoting risk management, insurance and actuarial science.
- Women in Economics and Business (WEB): encouraging opportunities for women studying economics at DePauw
- DePauw Consulting Group: preparing students for careers in business and management consulting
- Marketing Group at DePauw: providing quality consulting services for its clients and educational opportunities for its members
- DePauw Entrepreneurship Group: empowering students to take their original business idea through the ideation process
- Investment Banking Workshop: offering a selective honors program that integrates education, mentorship and networking
Take full advantage of these beautiful and functional learning spaces on campus where you can connect with others and unleash your curiosity.
- Harrison Hall: Home to the DePauw School of Business and Leadership, this building features shared space for both daily student use and formal events, flexible configurable classroom designs, a case study room, and a financial information library with 9 Bloomberg terminals.
- Bloomberg Terminals: The most powerful and flexible tool for financial professionals who need real-time data, news and analytics, these terminals enable you to conduct market research, analyze economic trends and develop financial models just like industry experts.
- The Percy L. Julian Science and Mathematics Center: Julian is home to numerous classrooms, laboratories and offices, as well as a spacious atrium for studying with fellow students.
- Roy O. West Library: After a full renovation and a reopening in 2023, this beautiful facility houses a plethora of resources including meeting rooms, archives and special collections, the Tenzer Technology Center and Cafe Roy.
Cultivate skills, connect with industry leaders and gain a competitive advantage by plugging into one of DePauw's many academic and cocurricular centers or fellows and associates programs. From workshops to professional development opportunities, these resources are designed to nurture your passions and prepare you for success in an ever-evolving world. Explore one or more of these related opportunities:
- The Kathryn F. Hubbard Center for Student Engagement
- The Robert C. McDermond Center for Management and Entrepreneurship
- The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics
- The Tenzer Technology Center
- The Justin and Darrianne Christian Center for Diversity and Inclusion
- The Hartman Center for Civic Engagement
- Management Fellows
- Global Studies Fellows
At DePauw, you can take your education to the next level. Whether it's finding a project to research with a professor or expanding your understanding with a peer, we're committed to helping you realize your full academic potential.
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Contact Us
Mathematical Sciences
Leveraging the resources of the School of Business and Leadership, the actuarial science and risk management major at DePauw is housed in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. This department encourages the development of widely applicable skills in analytical thinking and problem solving by nurturing proficiency in data analysis, decision-making, oral and written communication, and an appreciation for diversity.
Zhixin Wu
Professor of Business Analytics and Ian M. Rolland Professor of Mathematical Sciences
- zhixinwu@depauw.edu
- (765) 658-4488
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2 East Hanna Street
Greencastle, IN 46135