ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management

Increasing the "high-tech" character of modern business has Increased the need for advanced methods, Which rely, to a large extent, on mathematical techniques Which are seemingly indispensable for competitiveness in industry.

Launched in 2007/08 under the Bologna process, the Masters in Mathematical Finance Has Been offered every year ever since then. It was created as a Developing and innovative project in Portugal, Which Followed the standards of European universities.

A3ES accreditation in 2013 certifiés the quality of the MMF's program, Which combines theoretical rigor with sectoral skills, balancing cutting-edge knowledge and research with contact with financial sector practices. ... [-]

The Masters in Actuarial Science at ISEG (Universidade de Lisboa) was designed according to the international requirements for the actuarial profession. It is meant to cover most of the course subjects that are indispensable for the accreditation of an actuary in the European Union, as designated by The Actuarial Association of Europe, as well as the majority of the subjects of the professional exams for admission as an Associate of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries – IfoA - in the UK, or of the Society of Actuaries in North America - SOA.

It was accredited by the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries, the UK's only chartered professional body dedicated to educating, developing and regulating actuaries. If you do sufficiently well in the programme, you will be exempted from the IFoA exams CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6 and CT8.... [-]

This MSc in Economics aims to provide: (i) advanced knowledge in the field of economic theory; (ii) methodologies and techniques needed to the analysis and research in the fields of theoretical and applied economics; (iii) adequate instruments to pursuing the study of economics at the PhD level (this MSc gives direct access to the doctoral program in Economics at ISEG).

The MSc in Economics is intended to complement and to deepen first-cycle education provided by first cycle degree in Economics. The main objectives are that the students reach advanced knowledge in economic theory and in the methods and empirical techniques, useful to analyze economic reality. This MSc prepares the students to pursue their careers as economists, researchers, and teachers, high ranking staff in firms, banks, international organizations and public institutions.... [-]

The MSc in Finance offers a solid education in the three pillars of the discipline: Corporate Finance, Financial Investments, and Derivatives. The program includes faculty members with the scientific rigor of PhDs from some of the most prestigious institutions worldwide.

Students with a first cycle degree in the areas of Finance, Management, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics Applied to Economics and Management or other finance-related areas. It is a practice-oriented program, covering subjects on financial markets. With the aim of maximizing the chances of students’ employability, the program provides them with the required tools to succeed professionally in the financial arena.... [-]

The aims of the Master (MSc) in Monetary and Financial Economics are:

(i) providing advanced knowledge in the monetary and financial fields, based upon the most relevant results achieved by the scientific community;

(ii) initiating its students in scientific research, by practicing the appropriate techniques and methodologies; and

(iii) preparing the senior staff in monetary and financial institutions linked to financing the economy and the monetary policy issues. This MSc gives direct access to the doctoral program in Economics at ISEG.

The MSc in Monetary and Financial Economics is intended to complement and to deepen first cycle education provided by a degree in Economics or Finance. The main objective is that students learn how to analyze problems in a rigorous and constructive way, developing their ability to assess the contribution of research in Monetary and Financial Economics to solve the problems in the area and to use advanced empirical and theoretical tools in Economics and Finance.... [-]

OBJECTIVES

The master has the following main objectives: to train cadres of high expertise in marketing and with sound knowledge in various areas of specialization; provide a first approach to scientific research in marketing.

RECIPIENTS

The Master is intended primarily to complete the formation of the first cycle provided by a degree in management, finance, economics, engineering, communication and other related fields. It is a master's professional nature, in order to ensure that students who complete this course enhancing its prospects of employability and future career.

ACCESS QUALIFICATIONS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Applications are considered of national academic degree holders or es¬tran¬geiro equivalent to 1 cycle in the fields of business sciences, engineering and social sciences in general. Are also evaluated other candidates deemed suitable by the scientific and pedagogical commission. Candidates are assessed based on the final rating of the 1st cycle, curriculum analysis and a possible interview.... [-]

OBJECTIVES

The Master aims to train students for financial institutions, businesses, and other public and private institutions that use the analysis and processing of data as decision support, as well as teachers and researchers. In this sense, it aims to develop the ability to integrate theoretical and empirical knowledge critically and creatively, and to familiarize students with various computer programs for quantitative analysis.

RECIPIENTS

The Master is aimed at intending to complete, solidify, deepen and update the training of the first cycle in the areas of statistics, econometrics, time series and forecasting. It is a professional master of nature, providing an expertise which can culminate in a stage in the business sector. It is also intended for those who wish to enhance their prospects of a career and academic or research.... [-]

OBJECTIVES

The Master in International Cooperation and Development has as main objective to provide Master's students additional skills acquired in the first cycle to allow them a high employability as leaders, staff and senior technicians of public and private companies, organizations related to international cooperation. It is intended to be made a deepening of economic theories, political and sociological development and social change, as well as international cooperation for development; who know the research methodologies in this area, as well as the complexity of empirical reality of developing countries; and that Master's students have the skills to prepare technical dossiers to support the political decision-making in the area of ​​economic and social policy development, and international cooperation.... [-]

OBJECTIVES

The Master aims mainly to provide students with the technical knowledge and operational and strategic skills for proficient performance of duties in the areas of human resources management and people management in organizational environments.

RECIPIENTS

The Master is intended primarily to complete the formation of the first cycle provided by a degree in management and other social sciences. It is a master's professional nature, in order to ensure that students who complete this course enhancing its prospects of employability and future career.

ACCESS QUALIFICATIONS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Applications are considered national academic degree holders or equivalent foreign to the 1st cycle in the areas of management and social sciences in general. Are also evaluated other candidates deemed suitable by the scientific and pedagogical commission. Candidates are assessed based on the final rating of the 1st cycle, curriculum analysis and a possible interview.... [-]

OBJECTIVES

In a context where the Systems and Information Technologies are a key factor in the competitiveness and success of organizations, having the skills to understand these resources and know how to manage them is critical. The Master's main objectives are to train technicians and managers with high competence in the areas of planning, analysis, development and security of organizational information systems. It is a master's professional nature in order to expand their career prospects to the participants by developing their scientific and technical potential in management of information systems.

RECIPIENTS

The Master is intended primarily to complete training first cycle provided by a degree in management, computer science, engineering, economics, mathematics or other degree deemed appropriate. Your recipients are managers, technicians and consultants and information systems technologies, or recent graduates wishing to specialize in the field of information systems.... [-]

OBJECTIVES

The Master's main objectives are to give an additional and specialized training in the fields of international economics (theoretical and applied, real and monetary) and provide the study of characteristics and trends of processes of globalization and economic integration, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach, economic , political, legal and institutional European integration and its current issues.

RECIPIENTS

The Master is intended primarily to complete the formation of the first cycle for all those interested in acquiring specialized and professional skills in the fields of international economics and economics and European institutions; in particular, it is aimed at interested in a career in the EU and international institutions, the diplomatic service, international business or journalism specializing in teaching activities and scientific research, as well as the staff of companies and other public and private institutions advanced training needs in the area.... [-]