MSc Business Mathematics at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

The Master of Science in Business Mathematics is designed to expand students' knowledge of theoretical and practical mathematics, business administration, and computer science. After completing this programme, students will be able to use their skills in real-life situations and critically analyse problems according to their particular context and related academic findings. In addition, strong students will be prepared to go on to earn a doctoral title, if they wish to do so.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science  |  Department: Institute of Mathematics  |  Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; English-taught, German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester  |  Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Corresponding to the special research profile of the School of Mathematics and Computer Science in Jena, focus is placed on Mathematical Optimization and Stochastics. These disciplines particularly lend themselves to modelling economic processes. The study of business mathematics enhances interdisciplinary cooperation between mathematicians and economists.

Career pathways

Typical employment possibilities for graduates are in the fields banking, consulting, insurances, and most recently also in energy trading. By the mathematical part of their education, graduates are especially predestined for tasks, where not only "local eloquence", but also the solving of hard problems is required.

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