Actuarial Sciences, Risk and Data Analysis 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

9,370 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

24 Jun, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Postgraduate programme in Statistical and Actuarial Sciences is a two-year degree focusing on:

  • Strong knowledge of statistical methodology and its applications in the field of economics, economic-management, finance, demography, sociology, insurance and social security
  • Deep knowledge of mathematical models, specifically probability models to apply to finance and actuarial phenomena as well as economic and corporate sciences
  • Deep knowledge of quantitative models in the area of risk management
  • Mastery of logic, conceptual and methodological tools for planning and executing research for the analysis and evaluation of complex systems linked to economies, production, markets, insurance problems and the environmental, with a specific reference to the occurrence of damaging events
  • Corresponding ability to build models that explain and foresee phenomena being studied and establish their applicability and validity with data analysis, and therefore a highly qualifying operating ability in the field of quantitative analysis of economic, corporate, socio-demographic and financial problems related to social security and insurance

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Postgraduate programme in Statistical and Actuarial Sciences is a two-year degree focusing on:

  • Strong knowledge of statistical methodology and its applications in the field of economics, economic-management, finance, demography, sociology, insurance and social security
  • Deep knowledge of mathematical models, specifically probability models to apply to finance and actuarial phenomena as well as economic and corporate sciences
  • Deep knowledge of quantitative models in the area of risk management
  • Mastery of logic, conceptual and methodological tools for planning and executing research for the analysis and evaluation of complex systems linked to economies, production, markets, insurance problems and the environmental, with a specific reference to the occurrence of damaging events
  • Corresponding ability to build models that explain and foresee phenomena being studied and establish their applicability and validity with data analysis, and therefore a highly qualifying operating ability in the field of quantitative analysis of economic, corporate, socio-demographic and financial problems related to social security and insurance

Admission Requirements

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  • The degree and related studies undertook so far need to be in a subject which is relevant to the programme. Familiarity with statistics/mathematics at degree level is essential.   Prospective students are required to have attended two courses in Statistics (12 ECTS) and two courses in Mathematics (14 ECTS) during their undergraduate studies; additionally, students should have a basic knowledge in at least one of the following broad subject areas: Economics, Business economics/Management, Finance, Computer science, Actuarial science* (26 ECTS).
  • This will be verified through the transcript of records, hence it is required that students who have not yet graduated send a copy of the official transcripts comprehensive of the subjects they still have to take.
  • The academic board will evaluate candidates’ academic and personal background and decide if they meet the specific conditions for admission.

* Students who need to strengthen their knowledge in Actuarial mathematics, Risk theory and Advanced mathematics might be required to attend a dedicated course at the beginning of the program (in the study plan, this will substitute the elective course).

24 Jun 2026
2 Years
Sep-2026

Domestic
6,850 EUR
International
9,370 EUR

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