MSc Mathematics in Business and Economics at University of Mannheim

Programme overview

The master’s program in Mathematics in Business and Economics is an interdisciplinary program. It is offered by the School of Business Informatics and Mathematics in close collaboration with the Business School and the Department of Economics. During the program, students acquire advanced knowledge of mathematics, informatics, and business administration and economics.

Faculty: School of Business Informatics and Mathematics | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); approx. 120 ECTS credits | Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught | Intake: Fall semester (September) and spring semester (February) | Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Depending on the career they would like to pursue and their personal interests, they can decide for themselves how strongly they want to focus on the individual areas. They can, for example, specialize in financial and insurance mathematics, stochastics, applied quantum science and algebraic statistics, as well as in numerical analysis and optimization. In most cases, they will also write their master's thesis in their specialization.

Career pathways

With their knowledge of two different disciplines, Mathematics and Business Administration/Economics, our graduates can choose from a variety of professions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree, you may still apply for a master’s program as long as will provide a proof that you have obtained at least 140 ECTS credits. Completion of a bachelor’s program in Mathematics in Business and Economics, or a bachelor’s program recognized as equivalent by the admissions committee at a German or national higher education institution (also Berufsakademie), corresponding to at least 180 ECTS credits or a regular period of study of at least three years The bachelor's program must include at least 80 ECTS credits in Mathematics and at least 30 ECTS credits in Economics or Business Administration The final grade of the degree must be at least 2.8. Proof of proficiency in German Selection criteria The selection criteria are irrelevant since this program of study is currently not selective.

Intake: Fall semester (September) and spring semester (February)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); approx. 120 ECTS credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-studies/applying/

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