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Students interested in financial mathematics gain some specific knowledge of applied
mathematics. For example, probability and statistics courses are particularly important
for those interested in the finance, insurance or banking sectors;

• Students are provided with a thorough understanding of mathematics and taught the
importance of analytical thought and argumentation, as well as usefulness of various
mathematical problem-solving methods;

• Students develop and learn to employ mathematical thinking, reasoning and argumen-
tation in diverse mathematical areas;

• Students learn to recognise the connections between different mathematical theories
and other natural and social sciences;

• Students develop both the capacity to analyse data to reach new conclusions and to aid
teamwork in problem-solving;

• Students learn to employ modern technological tools in solving and demonstrating
mathematical problems and concepts.

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES (3RD CYCLE DEGREE)

Type and level of qualification: doctoral study programme (3rd cycle)

Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

ECTS credits: 180

Structure: in-depth mathematical contents, individual research work, a seminar and the doc-
toral dissertation

Obtained academic title in Slovene language: doktor znanosti / doktorica znanosti; abbreviati-
on: dr.; equiv. to a Doctoral degree

Field of study: Mathematics and Statistics

Short programme description: The study is primarily intended for prospective students who
see their future as researchers and professors in academia. Each student has a supervisor,
who is selected before the student’s enrolment. One of the key roles of the supervisor is to

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