Applied Mathematics to Risk Management

Education objectives

The Bachelor Degree in Mathematics Applied to Risk Management aims, on the one hand, to respond to the frequent request, by several companies, for trainees specialized in risk analysis techniques, and on the other hand to respond to the wishes of the students who, having aptitude and enjoy Mathematics, intend to acquire skills and knowledge in more applied areas, such as Actuarial Mathematics (What is an Actuary?), Financial Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics.

The course has a threefold purpose: to provide a solid core training in mathematics essential for risk assessment, to recognize the student with a degree that allows immediate integration into the job market and the knowledge needed to progress to more advanced cycles of study, such as the MSc in Mathematics and Applications, from FCT NOVA, with specializations in Actuarial Sciences, Statistics and Operational Research and also in Financial Mathematics, available to the graduates in Applied Mathematics to Risk Management.

This course differs from other academic offerings, both local and national, because of its architecture in accordance with internationally recognized requirements for professionals in risk analysis. The focus is on applied mathematics, complemented by knowledge in economics and computer science, which are understood as essential to identification, quantification, mitigation and risk management, particularly in financial institutions such as banks and insurance companies.

The graduates acquire the skills to pursue studies at the level of the 2nd cycle and their insertion in the labor market in areas related to banking, insurance, social security, pension funds, finance and economics.