Major
Careers
Related Skills
- Logical Thinker
- Strong numerical computational ability
- Ability to analyze, interpret data
- Problem solver
- Critical thinker
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Works well in teams
- Interested in business
Contact
Career Industry Liaison
Sakhawat Tanim
(309) 438-2200
223 Bone Student Center
Internship Coordinator
Krzysztof Ostaszewski
(309) 438-7226
Stevenson 313G
Being Successful in the Field
- A bachelor's degree is typically sufficient for entry-level positions. While a graduate degree may be useful, it is not necessary. Pair a strong background in mathematics with serious interest in the business world.
- Conduct informational interviews with professionals in areas of interest to enhance knowledge and make contacts.
- Stay informed of new developments and current trends in the field.
- Gain experience through professional internships and part-time or summer jobs.
- Develop competencies in a specific area of interest.
- Curriculum combines mathematics courses with business, economics,computers, and statistics for increased job opportunities.
- Maintain a high grade point average.
- Build relationships with faculty for career information, contacts,and letters of recommendation.
- Join related student professional associations and seek leadership positions.
Related Fields
- Insurance
- Finance
- Statistics
- Data Processing
- Testing
- Quality Control
- Consulting
Employers
- Insurance companies
- Consulting firms
- Government
Strategies
- Maintain high G.P.A.
- Pass at least two professional actuarial examinations by the end of junior year.
- Gain relevant experience through professional internships, summer, or part-time jobs.
- Learn about the business of insurance.
- In particular, learn to communicate mathematical ideas effectively to non-mathematical audiences.