Mission & Vision
Foundational purpose, educational values, and strategic horizon of the Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science at Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas "Francisco García Salinas".
Mission
To educate actuaries with high ethical principles and rigorous scientific, mathematical, statistical, and computational capabilities, proficient in designing quantitative risk models, evaluating financial contracts, and guiding corporate and public institutions towards economic sustainability and social well-being.
Vision
To be an internationally recognized undergraduate program in actuarial science, distinguished for the excellence of its research faculty, the high employability of its alumni in the global insurance and financial sectors, and its pioneering leadership in offering rigorous on-campus and online programs in Mexico.
Core Institutional Values
The values guiding our faculty, researchers, and students across academic research and professional practice:
Quantitative Rigor
Deep mathematical, probabilistic, and statistical foundation to model complex phenomena of risk and uncertainty with scientific precision.
Ethics & Fiduciary Responsibility
Unwavering deontological commitment in administering financial reserves, pension funds, and safeguarding public and private wealth.
Technological Innovation
Active adoption of computational tooling, data science, scientific programming (R, Python, SQL), and modern predictive algorithms.
Social Commitment
Directing actuarial knowledge towards solving priority social problems: sustainability of public pension systems, financial inclusion, and regional prosperity.
Critical Inquiry
Ability to question theoretical assumptions, stress test economic models, test statistical hypotheses, and articulate findings clearly to executive leadership.
Inclusion & Schedule Flexibility
Democratizing access to high-caliber actuarial education through on-campus and online programs tailored to varied geographical realities.
Explore the Full Curriculum Map
Discover the 10 semesters of courses structured across foundational, disciplinary, and specialization stages.