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    The document compares the Bachelor's programs in Actuarial Science and Econometrics at UVA. Both programs cover mathematics, statistics, economics and finance. Actuarial Science focuses on calculating insurance risks, while Econometrics uses statistical models to analyze economic issues. In their third year, students in Actuarial Science take courses in life insurance and finance, while Econometrics students focus on time series analysis and advanced econometrics. Both degrees require a pre-university diploma with Mathematics B. Actuarial Science suits meticulous, analytical thinkers while Econometrics interests those wanting to understand society through quantitative analysis. Graduates of both programs have career prospects in insurance, banking, government and research.

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    The document compares the Bachelor's programs in Actuarial Science and Econometrics at UVA. Both programs cover mathematics, statistics, economics and finance. Actuarial Science focuses on calculating insurance risks, while Econometrics uses statistical models to analyze economic issues. In their third year, students in Actuarial Science take courses in life insurance and finance, while Econometrics students focus on time series analysis and advanced econometrics. Both degrees require a pre-university diploma with Mathematics B. Actuarial Science suits meticulous, analytical thinkers while Econometrics interests those wanting to understand society through quantitative analysis. Graduates of both programs have career prospects in insurance, banking, government and research.

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    Actuarial Science Econometrics

    What is the Bachelor’s By learning to calculate complex financial risks, you can determine the Using mathematical models as well as statistical techniques. You learn to
    programme about? required level of an insurance premium. You incorporate all of the relevant analyse economic (or business) issues and translate your analyses into policy
    factors into a probability model that emulates reality as closely as possible. or predict the possible consequences of certain decisions.

    What topics The basic programme is identical to Econometrics, comprising a lot of The basic programme is identical to Actuarial Science, comprising a lot of
    are covered? mathematics, statistics, economics and finance. You will only take actuarial mathematics, statistics, economics and finance. However, you will only take
    courses in your third year: Life Insurance Mathematics, Financial Accounting econometrics courses in your third year: Time Series Analysis, Mathematical
    and Stochastic Methods. In addition, you can choose electives. Economics, Mathematical Financing and Advanced Econometrics. In addition,
    you can choose electives.

    Which specialisations There are no specialisations, as the Bachelor's in Actuarial Science has a Econometrics or Data Science
    can I choose? broad programme. You will specialise during your Master's.

    Admission requirements Pre-university (VWO) diploma with Mathematics B or equivalent. Pre-university (VWO) diploma with Mathematics B or equivalent.

    Who is a good fit for You have high grades in Mathematics B and you enjoy the subject. You are An interest in society is essential. Also, it’s important that you enjoy and
    this programme? also meticulous, analytical and a good abstract thinker. excel in mathematics. Finally, you can work independently, you show
    initiative, are inquisitive and are able to think abstractly and analytically.

    Career prospects Many actuaries work for insurance companies, pension funds, banks or Among other things, econometricians work for government ministries,
    consultancies. Dutch Central Bank, CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis,
    Statistics Netherlands (CBS), transport and logistics companies, banks and
    consultancies.

    More information uva.nl/bsc-actuarial-science uva.nl/bsc-econometrics

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