Ma 361: Theory of Interest
Advanced topics in simple and compound interest, annuities and investment including force of interest, continuous and/or variable payment annuities. Required calculator: TI BA II Plus. Prerequisite(s): Ma 130 or Ma 136. 3 Credits.
Fall 2026 Course Information
- Instructor: Melissa Gardenghi
- Course Syllabus
SOA Exam FM Resources
Study Manuals: The department and I have a couple of copies of various study manuals for this exam that we are happy to loan out (as they are available). They are several years old, but the majority of the content is still pertinent. Should you wish to purchase your own copy, see the Actex website or see the link in Teams to purchase access to Coaching Actuaries at a discount.
SOA Exam FM Website - includes the SOA syllabus, previous exam questions/solutions, and other study resources
Calculator Resources
For those taking the SOA Exam FM, be sure to use the BA II Plus exclusively for this course.
Finance App for TI 89
(TI Nspire CAS Reference Guide - see pages 12-13, 174-175)
Actuarial Resources