The Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science at Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Science prepares students to study, quantify, and manage financial risk, focusing on mathematics, statistics, economics, and finance. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for professional actuarial exams and for careers in insurance, finance, and other risk management fields. Courses include insurance, mathematics of compound interest, financial and managerial accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and calculus. The program is delivered on campus at SFU's Burnaby location and includes a co-op program for practical experience.