Master of Science in Business Mathematics

Friedrich Schiller Universitat Jena · Jena, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
full-time part-time (study alongside work)
Campus
Jena
Apply by
Register by 31 August 2027 + 3 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

Friedrich Schiller Universitat Jena does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Applicants should hold a Bachelor's or equivalent degree with above-average grades. Mathematics is the most central part of our Business Mathematics programme. Applicants must have a strong mathematical background; they must have at least 100 credit points in advanced mathematics at a Bachelor's level with above-average grades. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in e.g. business administration, accounting or economics is typically not sufficient to be accepted. Applicants with a first degree in mathematics have to prove sufficient knowledge in business and economics (at least 30 credit points). Proficiency in at least one advanced programming language is required. You are not required to provide proof.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 IELTS Academic: 5.5
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the winter semester: 1 April - 31 August The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the summer semester: 1 December - 15 February The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the winter semester: 1 April - 31 May The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the summer semester: 1 December - 15 January
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About this programme

The main goals of the MSc Business Mathematics programme are to enable students to successfully do research in mathematics and to prepare them for quantitative jobs. Particular emphasis is put on teaching mathematical optimisation, stochastics, and economics. Training in modern mathematical methods is the key aspect of the programme. Additionally, important language and communication skills are taught, qualifying graduates for the international job market and for cooperation with research groups in foreign countries.

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