Study programme 2025-2026Français
Practical Skills (Work Placement)
Programme component of Master's in Mathematics : Specialist Focus on Careers in Finance and Big Data (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
US-M2-MATFSF-001-MCompulsory UESIMON MatthieuS823 - Probabilités
  • SIMON Matthieu

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français00494003030.00Full academic year

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
S-MATH-777Practical Skills (placements and seminars)0049400A100.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Have acquired professional skills in relation to the objective defining the degree.
    • Have advanced knowledge of probabilistic and statistical mathematical tools.
    • Know the basics of applying mathematics to the finance and insurance sectors.
    • Have a good understanding of how the banking and insurance systems work.
    • use statistical software (such as R).
  • Carry out major projects.
    • Independently carry out a major project related to mathematics or mathematical applications. This entails taking into account the complexity of the project, its objectives and the resources available to carry it out.
    • Give constructive criticism on the quality and progress of a project.
    • Work in teams and, in particular, communicate effectively and with respect for others.
    • Appropriately use bibliographic resources for the intended purpose.
    • Present the objectives and results of a project orally and in writing.
  • Communicate clearly.
    • Communicate the results of mathematical or related fields, both orally and in writing, by adapting to the public.
  • Adapt to different contexts.
    • Have developed a high degree of independence to acquire additional knowledge and new skills to evolve in different contexts.
    • Critically reflect on the impact of mathematics and the implications of projects to which they contribute.
    • Demonstrate thoroughness, independence, creativity, intellectual honesty, and ethical values.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Carry out a projet during an internship in a company

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Carry out a projet during an internship in a company

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
S-MATH-777
  • Stages et activités d'intégration professionnelle

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
S-MATH-777
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
S-MATH-777Not applicable

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
S-MATH-777Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
S-MATH-777Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
S-MATH-777Authorized

Term 1 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment
S-MATH-777
  • N/A - N/A

Term 1 Assessment - comments

AATerm 1 Assessment - comments
S-MATH-777Not applicable

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1)
S-MATH-777
  • N/A - Néant

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments

AAResit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments
S-MATH-777Not applicable

Term 2 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment
S-MATH-777
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted online
  • Oral presentation - Face-to-face
  • N/A - Néant

Term 2 Assessment - comments

AATerm 2 Assessment - comments
S-MATH-777The director of the internship inside the company evaluates the projet (on an evaluation form).
The student produces a written report of they internship and an oral presentation, intended for the academic supervisor of the internship.
The final grade is awarded by the academic supervisor, based on the previous elements.
 

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
S-MATH-777
  • N/A - Néant

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
S-MATH-777Not applicable
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 01/04/2025
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 14/03/2026
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