Please note: this program is only available to current UCSB undergraduates.
The Department of Statistics and Applied Probability offers an MS in Actuarial Science, available only to currently enrolled UCSB undergraduates majoring in Actuarial Science who have been pre-screened for entry into the program.
This degree prepares students for careers in actuarial industry by combining advanced mathematics (probability and stochastic processes) with deep knowledge of finance and advanced statistical and computational techniques. As part of the program, students will gain first-hand actuarial research experience by working on an actuarial project in partnership with a company.
Mailing Address
Department of Statistics and Applied Probability
University of California, Santa Barbara
South Hall, Room 5607
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-3110
(USA)
Website
http://www.pstat.ucsb.edu/
Email
gradinfo@pstat.ucsb.edu
Department Phone Number
(805) 893-2129
Degrees Offered
MS
Deadlines
Fall Advancement to Graduate Standing:
- Departmental Deadline: May 1; Online Application Submission Deadline: May 15, 2024
Winter Advancement to Graduate Standing:
- Departmental Deadline: November 1; Online Application Submission Deadline: November 15, 2023
Spring Advancement to Graduate Standing:
- Departmental Deadline: February 1; Online Application Submission Deadline: February 15, 2024
Requirements
- Online application: https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp
- Statement of Purpose, Personal History and Diversity Statement, and Resume or CV (submitted in the online application).
- Three Letters of Recommendation (submitted online).
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (submitted online).
- Please contact the department or see the Five Year Degree Programs page for further information.
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