1. What has been your career path after completing the course?
Undergraduate Degree – Internship at Funchal's Central Hospital (SESARAM) in the area of statistics, having subsequently been hired
Masters – whilst already performing duties at SESARAM
The emphasis was on subjects related to statistics where I acquired new knowledge and consolidated what I had previously learnt. As I was already working in the area it was easier to take in the information (...)
Ana Carina Fernandes Alves - Master’s degree in EN in 2012/2013
2. Which aspects of your academic training were relevant to your profession?
Undergraduate Degree – the fact that I acquired knowledge in statistics, with practical use, revelaed to be essential for my internship at HNM. Besides that, it was the actual Mathematics department that initiated contact and made the internship possible, introducing me to the 'world of work'.
Masters – again the emphasis was on subjects related to statistics where I acquired new knowledge and consolidated what I had previously learnt. As I was already working in the area it was easier to take in the information as I was familiar with its practical use.
3. Who would you recommend your course to?
To whoever likes mathematics and wants to keep future job opportunities open (once it covers several areas in mathematics as well as in management and informatics, it is not restricted to a specific area).
4. Why the University of Madeira?
For most of the residents on the Autonomous Region of Madeira, enrolling at the University of Madeira means that there are no extra costs with a second residence or flights. At the university you will find professionals willing to convey their knowledge and you may also benefit from agreements between the University and local companies which will help you get into the job market.
