FACULTY OF SCIENCES

Siedlce University of Natural Sciences and Humanities


1st level degree (3-year study, undergraduate degree):
Specializations:
  • Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
  • Mathematics in Finance and Economy
  • For those students who study one of the specializations mentioned above, there is an additional opportunity to get a profession of a mathematics teacher in primary schools.

Qualifications:
Two of the following items: mathematics, physics and astronomy, computer science, a foreign language.


2nd level degree (2-year study, master’s degree)
Specializations:
  • financial mathematics
  • applied mathematics

For those students who study one of the specializations mentioned above, there is an additional opportunity to get the profession of a mathematics teacher in primary and secondary schools.


Description:
A graduate of mathematics acquires a basic knowledge in the field of mathematics and its applications. He is enabled to present mathematical knowledge, do short proofs, present and formulate mathematical problems, do complex calculations, apply IT knowledge and mathematical models in order to solve different mathematical issues.

1ST LEVEL DEGREE.
The 3-year period of study includes: an introduction to logic and set theory, differential and integral calculus, linear and abstract algebra, geometry and topology, probability and statistics, foundations of financial and insurance mathematics, econometrics and computer studies.

A graduate of financial and actuarial mathematics, apart from basic mathematical knowledge which has been acquired, is enabled to apply stochastic methods, estimate the measure of a financial risk and insurance contributions, estimate profits and losses, investigate mathematical models in view of their applications in financial industry, solve problems in the field of a financial market, banks and insurance companies. He is prepared to pass the exam for a stockbroker and an actuary.

A graduate of mathematics in finance and economy, apart from basic knowledge in mathematics and economy which has been acquired, is enabled to investigate mathematical models in economy, apply accounting policies, make financial reports. He is prepared to work in financial and commercial companies, banks, stock markets, accounting offices.

2ND LEVEL DEGREE.
The 2-year period of studies includes: calculus, complex and functional analysis, logic, algebra and number theory, topology, differential equations, stochastic processes, and computational mathematics, i.e. packages Mathematica and Statistica. Students are prepared to continue their studies to obtain doctorate degree.

A graduate of applied mathematics acquires the basic knowledge in theoretical and applied mathematics. He is enabled to do mathematical proofs, present and formulate mathematical problems, investigate mathematical models necessary in the field of applications, apply IT knowledge. The graduates are prepared to work in commercial and financial companies, computing centers and statistical offices.

A graduate of financial mathematics acquires the basic knowledge in theoretical and applied mathematics in economy and finance. He is enabled to do mathematical proofs, present and formulate mathematical problems, investigate mathematical models and estimate, predict and simulate economical processes. He is prepared to financial management and apply IT knowledge. The graduates can work in financial companies, banks, stock markets, insurance and commercial industry.