Actuarial Science Capstone
Capstone Certificate in Actuarial Science
Is this program right for you?
If you have completed your bachelor’s degree, have excellent math and statistical skills, seek a well-compensated profession in a growing field, and want to quickly launch your career, the UW–Madison Capstone Certificate in Actuarial Science is the perfect choice.
- Our accelerated program is designed to quickly prepare you to pass the preliminary professional actuarial exams accepted by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) or the Society of Actuaries (SOA)
- You learn from globally recognized faculty and through connections with leaders in risk management and insurance
- Our inspired learning experience offers you opportunities to connect and grow your network, and to get hired into your first job as an actuary
Education that works for you
The Capstone Certificate in Actuarial Science at the Wisconsin School of Business strategically prepares you to be an actuary in as little as nine months.
Program type
Capstone certificate
Certificate awarded
Capstone Certificate in Actuarial Science
Commitment
2 semesters
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Format
Accelerated
Face-to-face
Credits
12 graduate-level credits
Admission terms
Program admits for fall and spring terms
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
No
International eligibility
Yes
Application deadlines
Fall 2025
- Priority deadline: April 15, 2025
- International deadline: May 1, 2025
- Deadline: June 1, 2025
Spring 2026
- Priority deadline: September 15, 2025
- International deadline: October 1, 2025
- Deadline: November 1, 2025
Fall 2026
- Priority deadline: April 15, 2026
- International deadline: May 1, 2026
- Deadline: June 1, 2026
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Results that work for you
Actuarial Science Capstone
Job titles
Top employers
17%
Projected growth for actuaries from 2020-2030. Source: Lightcast™ 2022.
What you’ll learn
Master the essential tools to excel in the dynamic field of actuarial science. The Actuarial Science Capstone Certificate program gives you the competitive edge you need to become a successful actuary.
- Theory of interest
- Actuarial statistics for risk modeling
- Short- and long-term actuarial modeling
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