Dr. Federico Severino

Associate Professor

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Biography

Federico Severino is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Business Administration at Université Laval, specializing in Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, and Econometrics. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Finance from Bocconi University and a Master of Science in Mathematics and Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from the University of Milan. His research focuses on financial economics, particularly methods of portfolio management, corporate finance, and the application of machine learning in financial contexts. He is actively involved in various research projects, contributing to significant studies financed by Université Laval and other institutions. Severino also plays a crucial role in academic mentorship, supervising both undergraduate and graduate students. He participates in international research activities and conferences, having been an affiliated researcher with several prestigious organizations. In addition to his teaching and research responsibilities, he is an editorial referee for multiple academic journals in finance and mathematics. Severino's contributions to the field have been recognized with several awards, including the ERS IASC Young Researchers Award and the Socrate Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Université Laval • Quebec City, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in finance and econometrics.

Awards

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ERS IASC Young Researchers Award

2024-01-01
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Socrate Award

2024-01-01
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Research Medal

2023-01-01

Requirements for Laval University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.22
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
PTE
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in business or related field Basic college-level mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Letter of intent
  • Academic transcripts
  • French proficiency test results (TCF/TFI)
Specialization Notes

Department of Management / MBA programs often require higher GPAs and specific English proficiency.