
Overview
Quantitative methods have deeply transformed the world of finance and insurance. Nowadays, new computational tools and artificial intelligence techniques are bringing revolutionary changes in these sectors.
Students of the Computational Finance degree from University of Padua will be able to master the techniques for analysing, modelling and managing financial risks, combining knowledge and competencies in economics, mathematics, statistics and informatics.
Career opportunities
Graduates in Computational Finance have a good command of computational and quantitative techniques, aligned with the latest trends of the financial and insurance sectors. Graduates can pursue a wide range of careers in banking, insurance, asset management, energy and consulting firms.Programme Structure
1st YearFundamentals of Computational Mathematics; Fundamentals of Information Systems; Principles of Financial Economics; Regression and Time Series Models; Stochastic Methods; Machine Learning for Finance; Econometrics for Credit and Market Risk; Financial Reporting and Risk Management.
2nd YearStochastic Finance; Risk and Insurance; Quantitative Risk Management; Law and Data; master thesis. The plan is complemented by two elective courses.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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- 1st Call: 2 November - 2 February
- 2nd Call: 2 March - 2 May
- 3rd Call: (only for EU citizens and non EU citizens residing in Italy): 2 June – 2 August
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Finance Computer Sciences View 47 other Masters in Computer Sciences in ItalyWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor diploma (or equivalent)
- A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with proven skills in Mathematics, Probability, Statistics
- Additional entry requirements – Entry title and GPA
- Please verify country-based specific entry title and GPA requirements at the following link.
- The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian.
- You can often get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
- You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university.
- If you are admitted to the degree course, you will have to submit other documents including original and translated/legalised copies of your previous qualifications, etc. No legalised documents are required at application stage.
- English language - B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent
Tuition Fee
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International
2739 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2739 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 24 months.
- The total amount of tuition fees due per each academic year can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index – ISEE”.
Living costs for Padua
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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