Rapid technological advances have transformed how people manage knowledge and information, demanding 20th-century learning models that focus mainly on procedural skills to be aligned with 21st-century needs. Today’s workforce requires graduates who are able not only to perform routine tasks but also to solve problems, adapt to changes, and leverage technology. The Mathematics Study Program defines its graduate profile as the following “6C” skills:
- communication,
- collaboration,
- creativity,
- critical thinking,
- computational thinking, and
- compassion.
These six skills equip the program’s graduates to contribute socially and professionally, use technology effectively, and show care for themselves and others, especially when facing societal challenges. With these competencies, graduates are prepared to answer the needs of the society in each of the program’s four specializations.
- Actuarial Science: Graduates of the Actuarial Science specialization gain expertise in mathematics, probability, statistics, economics, and finance, along with computing and data-analysis skills for quantitative risk measurement and management. Career paths include actuary, financial-risk manager, pension-scheme designer and administrator, actuarial consultant, or risk-management policymaker.
- Data Analytics: The Data Analytics specialization trains graduates in data modeling, visualization, and engineering, applying these skills in various industrial fields. Career paths include data analyst.
- Optimization and Dynamics: Graduates of the Optimization and Dynamics specialization master mathematical and statistical techniques for solving problems in industry, healthcare, and finance, such as production optimization, epidemic modeling, and financial decision-making. Careers include operations-research analyst, quality-control analyst, health-data analyst, financial analyst, or general industry professional.
- Pure and Educational Mathematics: The Pure and Educational Mathematics specialization provides a strong foundation in theoretical mathematics and pedagogical methods. Graduates may pursue careers as academicians or researchers.