Career Opportunities
The employability of Applied Mathematics graduates is very high and diverse.
The versatility of the degree opens doors to multiple sectors and the skills acquired—such as analytical thinking, complex problem solving and mastery of digital tools—are highly valued in environments where decision-making is based on data.
Main sectors of professional integration:
- Banking and finance: positions such as financial analyst, risk analyst, actuary or financial modelling specialist in banks, insurance companies and investment entities
- IT and technology: roles in cybersecurity, software development, systems analysis, data science or big data.
- Consulting: strategic support in data analysis, process optimisation and the definition of pricing, market and logistics policies.
- Public sector: participation in data analysis, applied statistics and decision-making projects in administration.
- Research and development: work in innovation centres, universities and technology companies applying mathematical models to solve scientific and industrial challenges.
- Education: teaching at different levels, from secondary school to university, in both public and private institutions.