Mathematics is often presented as the language of nature, but its scope is much broader: it is also the foundation that allows us to understand, describe, and predict the behavior of the economy and financial markets. Whenever we analyze the risk of an investment, study the evolution of a price, or try to grasp the impact of an economic decision, we are using mathematical ideas even without realizing it. That is why economic and financial models require rigorous mathematical mastery, capable of linking theoretical formulation with practical data analysis.

Data Rules

In recent years, the amount of available information has increased dramatically. Banks, insurance companies, consulting firms, fintechs, and public entities now rely on large volumes of data to make decisions. To do so, they need professionals who can speak the “language of data” professionals capable of understanding and creating models and, above all, applying them critically.

Why MAEF Was Created

This is the reason behind the creation of the Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics for Economics and Finance (MAEF): to train students who master the mathematical tools that support economic and financial analysis and who can use them to solve real-world problems. This combination does not exist in other programmes in Portugal. Here, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, and Artificial Intelligence are developed together, in an intersection that has become central today.

What You Will Learn

The programme’s structure ensures a progressive learning path. In the first year, you will acquire essential mathematical foundations. In the second year, the focus will be on gaining and deepening statistical, probabilistic, and computational tools. In the third year, you will bring all this knowledge together and address applied topics such as market analysis, risk, and financial and economic models. Throughout the programme, you will be challenged to develop applied projects where computational work reinforces the connection between theory and practice and prepares you for real-world challenges.

Iscte’s Tradition

This degree would not be possible without Iscte’s strong tradition in economic and financial sciences. Over decades, the institution has developed a close relationship with the business sector and recognized expertise in training professionals for the financial and corporate world. The programme builds on this tradition, adding a deeper mathematical and quantitative component, aligned with the technological transformations shaping the economy and markets today.

Summary

The Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics for Economics and Finance is designed for students with strong mathematical skills who aim to work in financial markets or economic analysis. It prepares professionals for a world increasingly driven by data, models, and algorithms.