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The Bachelor course industrial mathematics

The essentials

  1. Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
  2. duration: 6 terms
  3. requirements: :general qualification for university entrance
  4. application period: until 15.07. / 15.01.
  5. restriction on admissions: none

Interdisciplinarity and reference to application

...characterize the course ''industrial mathematics''. It combines applied mathematics, with the focus on modelling scientific and technical problems, and one applied technical subject. Students will learn the basics of the aims, language, and the specific way of thinking of that subject, which is based on the application of mathematics. The second applied subject is computer science, because the efficient handling of computers and software is essential for studying and later for professional activities. Practical experience will be gained by adapting industrial and technical problems in the subsequent master course.

Requirements

The ability of abstract thinking and interest in problems in science and technics are essential for successful studies of industrial mathematics. The usage of computers will be day-to-day in the studies and later activities. Professional previous knowledge is helpful but not necessary. Necessary are motivation, desire to learn, independent working and the ability to work in a team.

Further qualification and professional experience

Normally the master course follows consecutively on to the bachelor's degree. A transition to the mathematics master course as well as the entry of an interdisciplinary master course dealing with mathematical models is possible too.
The Master's degree in industrial mathematics does not only offer you a possible starting point for a career in the occupational area named above, but is due to the focus on research a preparation for a scientific career. With good and very good marks doors are open for a seamless transition to a graduation in applied mathematics or in science/engineering.

Industrial mathematicians work in various areas, especially in research and development facilities of industrial companies, in software development or as consultant for IT and data processing. But just like other mathematicians, they work in a lot of other fields.
The study of industrial mathematics meets the needs of practical work and the requirements of companies. It is not only interdisciplinary and related to practice, but helps you develop skills like analytic thinking, creativity, the ability to work in a team, communication skills and persistence. Therefore the employment prospects for industrial mathematicians are excellent. How the employment market for Bachelor graduates will develop is still unclear.