The aim of the master’s degree course in mathematics is to equip students with the skills required for independent academic work, both in the practical application of mathematical methods and in mathematical research. The mathematical knowledge acquired during the bachelor’s degree is further developed during master’s studies, and students are introduced to challenging fields of application and current research through advanced and specialist lectures.
Course information
Greifswald’s research-oriented master’s degree course in mathematics evolved from the Diplom degree course in mathematics. The master’s degree course is designed to equip students with the ability to
a) understand mathematical concepts and principles and apply them innovatively;
b) create mathematical models for a variety of problems,
c) analyse models and solve the problem using mathematical methods.
Degree structure
The course is divided into four semesters, with the first two serving to consolidate the fundamental knowledge of mathematics and allow students to specialise. The master’s examination consists of examinations taken throughout the course covering the individual modules and a master’s thesis. The master’s thesis can be written during the third and fourth semesters and takes nine months to complete. The degree course concludes with a public defence of the thesis.
Free choice of modules
The master’s degree course comprises three sub-areas from which students can freely choose modules:
- Analysis/optimisation
- Stochastics/statistics
- Discrete mathematics/algorithms/algebra.
During the non-lecture periods, students can undertake a four-week career exploration internship. Six credit points are awarded for this.
Graduates of this subject work in...
The aim of the degree course is to equip future master’s graduates in the field of mathematics with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to take on roles as junior staff and future managers. Mathematicians mainly work in systems and software development within the IT sector, at consulting firms, banks, financial institutions and insurance companies, as well as in private and public research departments (companies, statistical offices, market research institutes, and universities).
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