Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Towson University Proposal	Master of Science (M.S.)	Actuarial Science and Predictive Analytics	6/29/2018	Approved	7/12/2018
Actuarial Science and Predictive Analytics Program Description
The Master of Science in Actuarial Science and Predictive Analytics (ASPA) will prepare students to succeed in a market landscape that has greatly adopted risk management practices and data analytics. The proposed program will combine theory, practice, and predictive modeling, providing students with critical and analytical tools that will enable them to have the right skills to succeed in the marketplace and continue to be industry leaders. The proposed program will specialize in offering advanced level Actuarial Science curriculum specialties of forecasting, predictive modeling, and risk analysis/management. It will also incorporate emerging tools in technology, statistical and data analysis, and quantitative analysis to prepare students to be well positioned in the actuarial science field. The program will combine theory, practice, and predictive modeling to provide students with critical and analytical tools.