Curriculum Map
Curricular structure of the Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science at Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, organized in 10 semesters across four progressive developmental stages: Foundational Core, Disciplinary Core, Advanced Specialization, and Independent Practicum.
Official Actuarial Science Study Plan
Institutional grid: 10 semesters, course sequences, weekly lecture hours, and elective catalog ratified by UAZ university council.
Curricular Formation Stages
1First Semester
Foundational Core7 curricular courses
First Semester
Foundational CorePrecalculus
Precálculo
Higher Algebra
Álgebra Superior
Mathematical Computing I
Cómputo Matemático I
Mathematical Logic & Reasoning
Razonamiento Lógico Matemático
Socioeconomic Context of Mexico
Aspectos Socioeconómicos de México
Financial Accounting
Contabilidad
Workshop I
Taller I
2Second Semester
Foundational Core7 curricular courses
Second Semester
Foundational CoreDifferential Calculus
Cálculo Diferencial
Finite and Discrete Mathematics
Procesos Finitos y Discretos
Analytic Geometry
Geometría
Mathematical Computing II
Cómputo Matemático II
Microeconomics
Microeconomía
Financial Mathematics
Matemáticas Financieras
Workshop II
Taller II
3Third Semester
Foundational Core6 curricular courses
Third Semester
Foundational CoreIntegral Calculus
Cálculo Integral
Linear Algebra
Álgebra Lineal
Probability Theory
Probabilidad
Introduction to Programming
Introducción a la Programación
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomía
Financial and Managerial Accounting
Contabilidad Financiera y Administrativa
4Fourth Semester
Disciplinary Core7 curricular courses
Fourth Semester
Disciplinary CoreMultivariable Calculus
Cálculo en Varias Variables
Actuarial Mathematical Models I
Modelos Matemáticos Actuariales I
Programming of Actuarial Models I
Programación de Modelos Matemáticos Actuariales I
Mathematical Statistics I
Estadística I
Financial Markets and Institutions
Sistema Financiero
Actuarial Demography
Demografía
Corporate Finance
Finanzas Corporativas
5Fifth Semester
Disciplinary Core7 curricular courses
Fifth Semester
Disciplinary CoreMathematical Statistics II
Estadística II
Actuarial Mathematical Models II
Modelos Matemáticos Actuariales II
Programming of Actuarial Models II
Programación de Modelos Matemáticos Actuariales II
Mathematical Economics
Economía Matemática
Financial Economics
Economía Financiera
Risk Theory
Teoría del Riesgo
Social Security and Private Pensions
Seguro Social y Pensiones Privadas
6Sixth Semester
Disciplinary Core7 curricular courses
Sixth Semester
Disciplinary CoreLinear and Nonlinear Statistical Models
Modelos Estadísticos Lineales y no Lineales
Operations Research
Investigación de Operaciones
Econometrics I
Econometría I
Actuarial Practice & Regulatory Frameworks
Práctica Actuarial y los Marcos Legales e Institucionales
Life Contingencies & Life Insurance Mathematics
Cálculo Actuarial y Seguros de Vida
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Administración Actuarial del Riesgo
Insurance Law and Regulation
Regulación y Legislación de Seguros
7Seventh Semester
Advanced Specialization8 curricular courses
Seventh Semester
Advanced SpecializationMultivariate Statistical Analysis
Análisis Estadístico Multivariado
Market Analysis
Análisis de Mercado
Financial Derivatives
Productos y Derivados
Econometrics II
Econometría II
Asset Pricing & Financial Valuation
Valuación de Activos Financieros
Investment Portfolio Management & Funding
Portafolio y Fondeos de Inversión
Elective Course 1
Optativa 1
Elective Course 2
Optativa 2
8Eighth Semester
Advanced Specialization6 curricular courses
Eighth Semester
Advanced SpecializationTime Series Analysis
Series de Tiempo
Risk Simulation Modeling
Modelo de Simulación del Riesgo
Capstone Seminar / Degree Completion Workshop I
Taller de Titulación I
Elective Course 3
Optativa 3
Elective Course 4
Optativa 4
Elective Course 5
Optativa 5
9Ninth Semester
Independent Practicum1 course or requirement
Ninth Semester
Independent PracticumSocial Service (Constitutional Requirement)
Servicio Social
Mandatory 480-hour constitutional social service requirement completed in public or social sector entities.
10Tenth Semester
Independent Practicum1 course or requirement
Tenth Semester
Independent PracticumProfessional Practicum / Internship
Práctica Profesional
Professional workplace placement within financial institutions, insurance firms, consulting agencies, or government entities.
Elective Courses Catalog (Semesters 7 & 8)
Students select 5 elective courses (4.5 credits each) across Semesters 7 and 8 from three approved cross-disciplinary areas, tailoring their specialization to financial engineering, advanced statistical modeling, or corporate governance.
Mathematics (14 courses)
Mathematics (14 courses)
Bayesian Statistics
Estadística Bayesiana
Probabilistic Operations Research
Técnicas de Investigación de Operaciones Probabilísticas
Statistical Quality Control
Control Estadístico de Procesos
Design of Experiments
Diseño de Experimentos
Sampling Theory
Teoría del Muestreo
Dynamical Systems
Sistemas Dinámicos
Introduction to Game Theory
Introducción a la Teoría de Juegos
Big Data & Data Warehousing I
Grandes Bases de Datos I
Big Data & Data Warehousing II
Grandes Bases de Datos II
Business Analytics
Analítica de Negocios
Fractal Geometry of Risk
Geometría Fractal del Riesgo
Selected Topics in Mathematical Analysis
Temas Selectos de Análisis Matemático
Survival Analysis
Análisis de Supervivencia
Nonparametric Statistics
Estadística no Paramétrica
Economics (5 courses)
Economics (5 courses)
Investment Portfolios
Carteras de Inversión
Advanced Econometrics
Econometría Avanzada
Deterministic Operations Research
Técnicas de Investigación de Operaciones Determinísticas
International Finance
Finanzas Internacionales
Degree Completion Workshop II** (Thesis Seminar)
Taller de Titulación II**
Elective course linked to the thesis or research-based degree completion pathway.
Accounting (13 courses)
Accounting (13 courses)
Applied Financial Reporting I
Información Financiera Aplicada I
Applied Financial Reporting II
Información Financiera Aplicada II
Financial Statement Auditing I
Auditoría de Estados Financieros I
Financial Statement Auditing II
Auditoría de Estados Financieros II
Tax Accounting I
Contabilidad de Contribuciones I
Tax Accounting II
Contabilidad de Contribuciones II
Financial Statement Analysis & Interpretation
Análisis e Interpretación de Estados Financieros
Internal Control & Compliance
Control Interno
Investment Project Design & Appraisal
Formulación de Proyectos de Inversión
Management Information Systems
Sistemas de Información
Insurance Accounting
Contabilidad de Seguros
Reinsurance
Reaseguro
Actuarial Mathematics for Pension Funds*
Matemáticas Actuariales para Pensiones*
Specialized course in retirement systems and actuarial valuation of pension funds.