Master of Science in Business Mathematics Friedrich Schiller University Jena

All modules in the MSc Business Mathematics programme are taught in English if a student focuses on the two following fields of studies:

• innovation and change
• economics and strategy

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.

Winter semester:

• 1 April through 31 May (non-EU nationals)
• 1 April through 31 August (Germany and EU nationals)

Summer semester:

• 1 December through 15 January (all applicants)

The mathematics modules in the MSc Business Mathematics programme are taught in English. Students can freely choose from a wide variety of mathematics modules, and they choose one area of specialisation for the economics portion of their Master's programme. A total of 120 ECTS credits have to be collected, according to the following subcategories:

• 18-30 ECTS credits in mathematical optimisation and stochastics
• 9-21 ECTS credits in further areas of mathematics
• 30 ECTS credits in one area of specialisation in economics
• 30 ECTS credits for the Master's thesis
• 18 ECTS credits in your minor subject and general key qualifications (ASQ)

International students who do not already have knowledge of German of at least level A2 CEFR are required to choose "German as a foreign language" as their minor subject. They can collect all 18 ECTS credits required for their minor subject by attending German classes.

The latter regulation does not apply to students who choose an area of specialisation in Economics other than "Innovation and Change" or "Economics and Strategy".

The areas of specialisation in Economics are:

• innovation and change
• economics and strategy
• financial risk
• management science
• accounting, taxation and capital markets
• marketing management

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No tuition fees

The semester fee amounts to approx. 270 EUR per semester (student services and student self-government). For details, see: Semester fee (uni-jena.de)

Students need approximately 700–900 EUR per month for rent, food, health insurance, books and personal items. For details, see: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international.

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.

Knowledge of English of at least level B2 CEFR, which may be evaluated by means of an application interview.

International applicants without the required German proficiency skills can also be admitted if they focus on the two following fields of studies taught in English, namely:

• innovation and change
• economics and strategy

The following fields of study require German language skills at the level DSH-2:

• financial risk
• management science
• accounting, taxation and capital markets
• marketing management

Winter semester:

• 1 April through 31 May (non-EU nationals)
• 1 April through 31 August (Germany and EU nationals)

Summer semester:

• 1 December through 15 January (all applicants)

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Students can work as student assistants and besides their studies up to a certain extent. Please also see: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international

Accommodation in student residences is available to a certain extent. Please apply to the "Studierendenwerk Thüringen". For further information, please visit our website at: http://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/.

You can also look for single or shared private accommodation yourself. In the buildings of the university, there are numerous information boards with accommodation offers. Note, however, that the availability of private accommodation in Jena is rather limited.

The International Office arranges accommodation for students who come to Jena on exchange or scholarship programmes.

The university hosts a Career and Welcome Point: https://www.cwp.uni-jena.de/en