MSc Industrial Mathematics at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Programme overview

The master’s degree program in Industrial Mathematics offers the ideal platform for combining logical thinking with numbers to master complex challenges. Students can choose from a wide range of electives such as game theory, business informatics or econometrics to expand their knowledge and develop innovative solutions.

Faculty: Faculty of Sciences | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester | Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

1st-3rd semester: Study of the chosen field of study. According to a study plan agreed upon with the mentor, you will attend courses (incl. seminar) in your chosen field of study, in mathematical elective modules (which are attributable to the non-chosen field of study) and in economics (here two focal points are recommended, e.g. business informatics, econometrics, game theory, logistics, production, …). 4th semester: Master Thesis. In a period of six month you will work on your own scientific project and write a thesis about it.

Career pathways

and everywhere where processes or structures are to be optimized, predicted and evaluated.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 15.07.; Summer semester: 15.01.. Requirements: Prerequisites for the master’s degree program in Industrial Mathematics are a successfully completed bachelor’s degree in Business Mathematics, Technomathematics, Mathematics or Data Science or a closely related subject. In particular, a bachelor’s degree in a degree program in economics (such as business administration, economics or variants thereof) is recognized as a closely related degree. However, applicants with a related degree can only be admitted to the master’s degree program on the basis of a passed entrance examination. For related degrees, a mathematical study portion of at least 45 ECTS is required. Application process Application process for internationals Apply now for a degree programThe first step towards your studies begins with the online application. Apply now Student advice and more Language: Students whose native language is not German must demonstrate sufficient language skills and be able to conduct discussions with mathematical content in German.

Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces?sessionlanguage=en&page=Applicants

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