Master in Actuarial Science (Master's)

At Bryant University, applications for the Jan 2027 intake are open until Dec 15, 2026; tuition is $31,050 total tuition ($3,105 per 3-credit course).

This programme leads to a Master of Science in Actuarial Science and prepares students to pursue professional actuarial designations. It focuses on risk management, statistical modeling, and practical application of actuarial techniques. Students engage with real-world problems through project-based learning and develop communication skills for technical reporting. The curriculum is structured to align with associateship-level actuarial exams.

The programme requires 10 courses (30 credits) plus a 1-credit orientation course. Courses are delivered in 10-week terms with a capstone project that applies actuarial skills to a real-world problem.

Graduates enter roles such as actuarial analyst, risk analyst, financial analyst, or insurance underwriter in insurance, healthcare, technology, and financial services sectors.

Applicants must submit a statement of objectives, current resume, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and a $80 application fee. A prior course in statistics at the undergraduate or graduate level is required.

The programme totals about 31 credit hours. Online, asynchronous, with five start terms per year; can be completed in 12 to 24 months or up to four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 66% of applicants.

Since 1863, Bryant University has focused on preparing students for professional and civic life. Its interdisciplinary curriculum connects business, the liberal arts, sciences, and artificial intelligence, with more than 250 major and minor combinations. Experiential education is integrated throughout the curriculum, giving students opportunities to apply ideas, work through challenges, and develop analytical skills.

The 250,000-square-foot Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center houses classrooms, labs, and active learning hubs. Students can use facilities dedicated to artificial intelligence, data science, data visualization, digital marketing, financial markets, global supply chain, sales, and marketing behavioural research. The Sprague Center for Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking provides space for developing new ideas, while the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center supports initiatives focused on ethical and inclusive leadership.

Located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, Bryant offers a residential university experience supported by upperclass housing designed around community, collaboration, and wellness. International students can take part in global experiences and benefit from Bryant's academic partnerships, including connections with Ashesi University and the University of Cape Town. Bryant graduates are prepared for employment or graduate study, with practical learning and career-focused facilities forming a central part of the student experience.