Curriculum
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Theology courses are seminars in religious studies that explore religious and ethical topics from an academic and cultural viewpoint, promoting thoughtful discussion across diverse traditions.
First year
- Data analysis for insurance - 9 ECTS
- Advanced calculus and stochastic processes - 9 ECTS
- Statistics for economics and finance - 9 ECTS
- Accounting and management in insurance - 10 ECTS
- Actuarial non-life insurance - 8 ECTS
- Econometrics - 7 ECTS
- Quantitative methods for finance - 4 ECTS
- Theology* (in Y1 or Y2)
Second year
- Economics for finance - 7 ECTS
- Insurance statistics and advanced risk theory - 11 ECTS
- Actuarial life insurance - 8 ECTS
- Actuarial social security and pension funds - 7 ECTS
- Insurance law and regulation - 6 ECTS
- Foreign language - 3 ECTS (French, Spanish, German or Italian for international students)
- Elective courses [1] - 10 ECTS
- Final dissertation - 12 ECTS
[1] Elective courses list:
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Economic and Business Area
- Derivative securities pricing - 8 ECTS
- Risk management - 8 ECTS
Legal area
- EU risk governance regulation - 5 ECTS
Statistical area
- Statistical modelling - 5 ECTS
Applied mathematical area
- Quantitative risk management - 5 ECTS
- Actuarial and financial modelling for solvency II - 5 ECTS
- Introduction to actuarial mathematics and risk theory - 10 ECTS
*Internship - 5 ECTS
Career opportunities
Graduates will gain methodological knowledge and tools also at an interdisciplinary level that will enable them to fill jobs at high professional levels both in private companies and state or local public institutions; that is to say, in medium and large businesses, banks, insurance companies and welfare institutions. They will carry out analysis and management of human resources, production, and quality. They will analyze and evaluate markets and socio-economic and environmental scenarios and run a statistical analysis of complex phenomena.
Specifically, the MSc degree in Actuarial sciences, risk and data analysis prepares for Actuary and Risk Manager.
Double Degrees
Student enrolled on the graduate degree programme in Actuarial sciences, risk and data analysis (Curriculum Actuarial Sciences for Insurance) can access a profile for a double degree:
- MSc degree in Actuarial Sciences, Risk and Data Analysis (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore) and
- MSc degree in Mathematical Finance (UNC Charlotte).
Programme dates
Classes for the academic year 2025/26 start on September 8, 2025.
The calendar of the Faculty of Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences for the academic year 2025/26 will be published here in July.
Learning Italian
International students can join Italian language courses offered by SELDA (Servizio Linguistico d’Ateneo). These courses require a fee.
To contact SELDA:
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Use the “Request for Information” form on the iCatt homepage
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Or email: selda.lingueper@unicatt.
Theology seminar
Students are required to attend theology teachings aimed at offering a reasoned and critical knowledge of the Christian message.