Master in Mathematics and Applications

The objective of the MSc in Mathematics and Applications is to provide a rigourous scientific training in order to produce experts capable of approaching high level interdisciplinary research in Applied Mathematics, applying the most recent techniques to solve concrete problems coming from scientific laboratories or industrial companies. The program offers four specialization areas (Profiles): Acturial Sciences, Statistics and Operation Research (ASOR); Algebra, Logic and Computation (ALC); Numerical Analysis and Differential Equations (NADE).

ASOR is a traditional area in the Department of Mathematics and is much sought after by banks, insurance companies and other institutions. Stochastic processes, statistical methods and optimization techniques are used in modelling in business, finance and economic applications, assessment of financial risk, prediction of future outcomes and behaviour, logistics optimization and network profitability analysis. (More details)

The ALC specialization corresponds to the study of efficient computation, models of computational processes, algebraic studies and logic. It has emerged over the past few decades as a deep and fundamental scientific discipline and poised to have considerable impact on current issues in the development of systems and software, network and communications infrastructure. (More details)

Partial differential equations constitute a vital modelling tool on Science and Engineering and a rich field of mathematical research. The Master's program in the NADE area aims to introduce the mathematical concepts required in modeling and to develop accurate numerical methods. It trains students who who are likely to seek a career in higher education and research or intending to work in industrial research units or service companies in the scientific calculation sector. (More details)