A 2008 U.S. Justice Department meta-analysis, âDoes Neighborhood Watch Reduce Crime?â reviewed the results of 18 research projects and related studies that examined the relationship between crime reduction and citizen policing programs.
Actuarial work experience. Work experience can give you the edge when you are contacting potential employers. Employers are looking for much more than just an excellent academic record. Work experience shows initiative and determination, and demonstrates your willingness to learn in real life situations. 47% of employers say that it is ânot very likelyâ that they would take on a graduate with no work experience.
Actuarial science includes a number of interrelated subjects, including mathematics, probability theory, statistics, finance, economics, and computer science. Historically, actuarial science used deterministic models in the construction of tables and premiums. The science has gone through revolutionary changes during the last 30 years due to the proliferation of high speed computers and the union of stochastic actuarial models with modern financial theory (Frees 1990).