Actuarial Science Education and Training News and Trends

Following actuarial science education and training news and trends

Anyone considering actuarial science education and training is on track for a job that is in high demand. In 2006, actuaries held a total of 18,000 jobs across the United States and statistics suggest that employment of actuaries will increase by 23 percent between 2006 and 2016. While actuary job growth will continue in the insurance sector, it is expected that other sectors, such as health care and consulting will see marked growth.

As the field of actuary science grows, there will be a greater demand for actuary training. Programs, courses and seminars that deliver cutting edge content will have the upper hand when it comes to recruiting students. Professionals who want to identify the latest trends in actuarial science education and training should consider the following:

1. Professional organizations offer publications and events, which keep members current on the latest trends hitting the field.

2. Actuarial schools maintain frequently maintain up-to-date information about the study of actuary science on their websites.

3. The content of current actuarial courses may provide hints on the latest news and trends.

 

Delve into professional literature to find current topics of actuarial science courses

Professional organizations frequently publish their own journals, with articles written by leading professionals within the respective field. In addition, these organizations offer training opportunities in the form of conferences, seminars, meetings and workshops.
Try: The International Actuarial Association offers members a journal, ASTIN Bulletin, which is published bi-annually. In addition, you'll find education guidelines, as well as, an education syllabus. The American Academy of Actuaries offers numerous publications including, "Actuarial Update" and "Inside the Academy."

Peruse course topics and other information provided by actuarial science training programs

There are numerous actuarial science programs across the country. A review of program websites provides information about course topics and other trends in education.
Try: Purdue University offers a program in actuarial science. A tour of their website reveals specific information about program requirements. You can also access the Purdue Actuarial Science Newsletter, Risky Business. The University of Texas also offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in actuarial science. Their website provides links to degree requirements and descriptions of actuarial classes.

Frequent blogs for the latest trends in actuarial science degrees

Blogs, written by actuary's and leaders in the actuarial field provide insight into the latest happenings in the field. Blogs by professors are especially pertinent when looking for current topics in actuarial education.
Try: Prof. Gorvett's Actuarial Blog is authored by Rick Gorvett, Director of the Actuarial Science Program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His blog discusses various topics pertinent to students and practitioners of actuarial science. Since he's a professor, he's at the forefront of the latest trends in actuarial education. What's an Actuary, a blog written by Alberto Dominguez, maintains this blog on which he talks about his career thoughts and his observations as an actuary expert.

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