Over the course of one year, you will receive extensive on-site training in mathematics, encompassing both pure mathematics and applied mathematics as well as take courses from UniCA's Mod4NeuroCog. Our main objective is to prepare you to integrate into the world of theoretical or applied mathematical research.

Through MFA, you will cultivate skills in various areas of mathematics to tackle complex phenomena found in fields such as finance, biology, and physics and specialize in one of three specific mathematical fields: Algebra and Geometry, Analysis-Scientific Computation or Probability-Statistics. Through this specialization, you will develop a profound understanding of your chosen area and gain  in-depth knowledge and expertise. 
 


MPA Class
MPA Class


By focusing on a specific mathematical field, you will be able to explore advanced topics and applications related to your research interests. With approval of your coordinator, you may also create a customized program comprising one specialization along with courses in for instance, PDEs/or stochastic processes. During your studies, you will have the option to do a 3-month research internship or pursue a thesis.
 

  

 

Program Details

Dates
2024-25 Application Period May 6th 2024 - July 12th 2024
2024-25 Course Dates September 9th, 2024 - February 28th 2025
Internship Period March 3rd, 2025 - June 15th 2025
Semester 1

Mandatory Courses

Subject Value
Group Theory 6 ECTS
Functional Analysis and Hilbert Spaces 6 ECTS
Supplementary Analysis 3 ECTS
Python and C++ or Python and Introduction to Teaching 3 ECTS

Probability Option

Subject   Value
Monte Carlo Methods and Markov Chains 6 ECTS
Stochastic Processes 3 ECTS
Optional: Introduction to PDEs 3 ECTS
Optional: Mathematical Presentations 1                          3 ECTS

Scientific Computing Option

Subject Value
Partial Differential Equations and Finite Differences 6 ECTS
Introduction to PDEs 3 ECTS
Optional: Stochastic Processes 3 ECTS
Optional: Mathematical Presentations 1 3 ECTS
Semester 2

Mandatory Courses

Subject Value
Commutative Algebra 6 ECTS
Differential Calculus and Differential Geometry 6 ECTS
Fourier Analysis and Distributions 6 ECTS
Professional English 2 ECTS
Thesis 4 ECTS
 

Probability Option

Subject Value
Mathematical Statistics 1                                   3 ECTS
Optional: Mathematical Statistics 2 3 ECTS
Optional: Mathematical Presentations 2 3 ECTS

 
 

Scientific Computing Option

Course Value

Optimization and Finite Elements

3 ECTS

Optional: Optimization and Finite Elements 2

3 ECTS

Optional: Mathematical Presentations 2

3 ECTS
 

Internship

Location Duration Dates Value
In a public or private research laboratory

15 Weeks

March 1st 2024 - June 15th 2024 30 ECTS
Duration

The program duration will vary depending on the chosen specialization.

Lectures: 100 hours
Tutorials/Practical Work: 50-80 hours
Internship or Research Thesis: Flexible 

MFA students may customize their curriculum by selecting a minor that includes optional courses of 24 hours per semester.

Evaluation
 
  • Continuous assessment for the 5 selected teaching units.
  • Internship report composition and presentation to the internship committee