MSc Technomathematics at TU Dortmund University

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) Technomathematics is a 4-semester master’s programme in the Department of Mathematics at TU Dortmund University, taught in German. The Master’s degree program in Technomathematics provides graduates with the expertise needed for a challenging career in industry and business or in public service. Many technical processes are not initially implemented in practice, but rather simulated in computers.

Faculty: Department of Mathematics  |  Department: Mathematics  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

For example, in order to find out how long a component can withstand mechanical loads and when it will first start to crack, it is not necessary to perform destructive testing of the actual, often expensive components; instead, the answers sought are obtained through models and simulations. Here, technomathematicians take part in intelligent product development, for example by creating and optimizing complex simulations. The Master’s degree program in Technomathematics spans four semesters and primarily serves to deepen the student's mastery of the theoretical foundations of applied mathematics. Compared to the Bachelor’s degree program, the process in the focus area is characterized by significantly greater freedom of choice.

Career pathways

Technomathematicians are employed in industrial and research sectors where development work is carried out by means of computer-aided simulation, which replaces more costly experimental studies. This includes nearly all branches of production (mechanical engineering, the automobile industry, electrical engineering), logistics, and software development.

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