Dr. David Scollnik

Professor

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Biography

David Scollnik is a Professor at the University of Calgary, specializing in Actuarial Science and Bayesian Statistics. He obtained his PhD in Statistics from the University of Toronto in 1992, following an MSc in Statistics from the same institution in 1988 and a BSc (Hons) in Pure Mathematics and Actuarial Science from the University of Western Ontario in 1987. His research interests encompass a variety of topics including Actuarial Science, Bayesian statistical computation, and methods related to Markov chain Monte Carlo simulations. Throughout his career, he has published numerous articles in reputable journals such as the Scandinavian Actuarial Journal and Communications in Statistics. Scollnik has also been involved in educating future actuaries through various courses, including Fundamentals of Actuarial Practice and Theory of Interest/Mathematics Finance, contributing to both the theoretical and practical aspects of the field. He is recognized for his contributions to the Bayesian analysis of actuarial models and has been a prominent figure in advancing methodologies in this domain.

Research Interests

Courses

Fundamentals of Actuarial Practice Theory of Interest/Mathematics Finance Life Contingencies

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.