What is actuarial science?
Actuarial science involves the study of financial risks using statistical, mathematical, and business management methods. An actuary is a professional dedicated to solving complex financial problems and measuring and managing risks across various types of organizations. Actuaries are key professionals who provide timely information to business leaders to allow them to make the right decisions at the right time.
Benefits of becoming certified and being a member of the SOA
The SOA offers a broad portfolio of training opportunities that contribute to the professional development of actuaries through a variety of career paths
How to become an Associate
of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)?
During the training in the Finance and International Trade program, or through a focus or specialization in Finance, there is an extraordinary opportunity to progress in obtaining certifications along the ASA path. Upon completion of the undergraduate program, the “Foundations” and “Actuarial I” levels can be achieved, preparing individuals for exams related to the “Actuarial” level, attainable through a focus or specialization in Actuarial Science. The exams passed do not lose their validity.
To become an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA), the following requirements must be successfully met:
Validation by Educational Experience
Students from Universidad del Rosario have the possibility of progressing with the SOA through the recognition of courses corresponding to the Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) within the ASA career path:
CFA and SOA
Those who have passed the CFA exams may also go on to become an associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA), standardizing their exams as follows: