MApplied Mathematics
Italy, Siena
| Study location | Italy, Siena, San Niccolò, via Roma, 56 - 53100 |
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| Academic field | Mathematical Sciences (JACS G000) |
| Type | Master's Degree, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | M (LM-40 Second cycle degree in Mathematics) |
| Application fee | €40 per program You will receive an e-mail with the payment instructions. |
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| Entry qualification | Bachelor/Undergraduate diploma (or higher) After you have applied, an Enrolment Committee will assess your competences and skills against the requirements of the MSc Programme. Admission criteria The competences required to be admitted to the MSc in Applied Mathematics are: After the evaluation In case of a large number of applications, students who pass the selection based on the submitted documents will also be invited to take part in a remote written test, possibly followed by an interview. The dates of the remote written test will be communicated to the admitted students via email. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. Schools and universities usually provide documentation translated into English. If this is not available, an official translation will be required, along with certification of the authenticity of the original documents. Review the documents required for the admission application at this link: admission.unisi.it/?p=1193 Review the documents required for enrollment (upon admission) at the link admission.unisi.it/?p=1193 Upload copies on the application |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): World. |
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| Language requirements | English Check the English requirements at the following link |
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| Other requirements | A statement of purpose must be added to your application. |
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Overview
Outline
The master’s degree course trains a graduate who, having completed the basic preparation in Mathematics, both in its theoretical aspects (Logic, Algebra, Geometry and Analysis), and in its applied aspects (in areas such as Numerical Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Model Theory and Optimization techniques), can acquire the skills necessary both to pursue research and to formalize and consequently analyze with mathematical methodologies the problems arising from applied sciences and technologies. With this in mind, more specifically, the degree program is divided into two curricula: one called ‘Mathematical Methodologies,’ and the other called ‘Mathematical Models’.
Objectives
The Master’s Degree Course in Applied Mathematics aims to train specialists who are able to analyse problems not only within Mathematics itself but also in other related fields and to identify, with the help of the scientific literature, the mathematical tools needed to formalise and solve these problems, interacting profitably with reserachers from other disciplines (Computer Science, Engineering, Economics and Experimental Sciences). The course includes a remarkable component of classes on scientific and technological fields, which also aims to increase the ability to understand the language of related disciplines and thus to interact with experts working in these fields, in research and in today’s job market.
Thanks to a broad education based on the interaction between theory and application, master’s graduates in Applied Mathematics will have the skills to contribute to the solution of a wide range of problems and applications, and will be able to successfully enter manufacturing, administrative and research environments, or to continue their education through doctoral or postgraduate schools, in mathematics or in disciplines that make relevant use of mathematical modelling.
Teaching
The degree course in Applied Mathematics at the University of Siena offers a diversified and comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both the theoretical and practical application of mathematical models.
Theoretical Foundations:
In the first year, students acquire further knowledge in all major areas of Mathematics, which complement their advanced training, such as Logic, Algebra, Geometry and Analysis. Through these courses, students gain a deep understanding of mathematical principles and their applications in various fields.
Practical Applications:
The programme places a strong emphasis on the practical application of mathematics. Courses in numerical methods, optimisation and computational techniques equip students with the necessary skills to tackle problems arising in various scientific and technological contexts. Students learn to apply mathematical concepts in areas such as data analysis, engineering, economics, biology and scientific research. This interdisciplinary approach fosters creativity and innovation, preparing students for diverse career paths.
Program structure
MUR degree class: LM-40 Second cycle degree in Mathematics
Duration in years: 2
Credits: 120
Language: English
Career opportunities
Internship and international opportunities
The Department of Information Engineering and Mathematics has a long record of collaborations at both academic and industrial level. This provides the students with the opportunity of spending one semester either in qualified universities and research institutions, within student exchange programs, or doing an internship at companies or research labs in the areas of complex system modelling and data analysis.
Career opportunities
The graduated in Applied Mathematics is able to mathematically formalise problems formulated in natural language and to take advantage of this formulation for the analysis of issues not only internal to Mathematics itself but also specific to other related fields. He is also capable of dialoguing with experts in these fields, in order to make the best use of advanced mathematical tools in situations of applicative interest. Therefore, the graduate is able to enter the world of work, e.g. as a mathematician, statistical technician, computer technician, information transfer and processing technician, financial management technician.
The main job opportunities include:
- Research and experimental development in the engineering, economic, biological and social sciences.
- Teaching of Mathematics, after completion of the appropriate ministerial courses.
- Research in the field of Mathematics, with the opportunity to carry out a PhD.
- Organizations and companies requiring the analysis and processing of data or the modelling and optimisation of complex systems.