Hi, I’m Leonie and I’m your program ambassador for the bachelor’s program in Mathematics in Business and Economics! I’m currently in the third semester and I’m also part of the departmental student committee. If you have any questions about the program in Mathematics in Business and Economics and about Mannheim, feel free to contact me!
Why I chose this program
The program in Mathematics in Business and Economics combines a solid basis of mathematics with contents from business administration and economics. In the first two semesters you acquire a sound knowledge of mathematics which you can use later to specialize in various economic and mathematical areas. Economy-related math courses are an interesting area of specialization. You learn about big data analysis, mathematical finance, and the simulation and optimization of real economic problems, which is a great qualification for future careers in various sectors. In addition to the courses in mathematics, you can choose to specialize in economics or business administration in the third semester.
I decided to study Mathematics in Business and Economics for several reasons: I can improve my analytical skills in the math courses, I learn how to solve problems using quantitative methods, and I can broaden my knowledge and specialize in the fields of business administration and economics all at once.
Studying at the University of Mannheim
What’s special about the program?
There are many reasons why I decided to study at the University of Mannheim.
The university has an excellent reputation and prizewinning programs in Economics. In addition, the university regularly organizes scientific presentations and workshops on economic topics, which provides you with the opportunity to network with potential employers while you’re still a student.
Extracurricular activities
You can do voluntary work and join one of various student organizations, the departmental student committee, or political groups. I’m part of the departmental student committee for Mathematics and Informatics, for example. If you’re more interested in sports, you’ll benefit from the variety of sports offered at the Institute of Sports.
After graduation
Further study
After completing the bachelor’s program you have many options of continuing your career.
With a bachelor's degree in Mathematics in Business and Economics you can also do a master’s. You can broaden your knowledge in various fields, such as mathematics, economics, business administration, but also management and finance. At the University of Mannheim, for example, you can study the master’s program in Mathematics in Business and Economics, the Mannheim Master in Data Science program, the master's program in Economics, and the Mannheim Master in Management program. After completing your master’s, you can pursue a doctorate and start a career in academia.
Career opportunities
You can also start a careerright away and work for business consultancies, banks, insurances, auditing firms, or become self-employed. In general, you’re not tied to any specific sector but can go into many different fields. In sum, you are provided with many different opportunities after your studies, which is a major advantage of the program.
What you need to know
Clichés
Maths—help! Many people associate mathematics with boring classes and abstract theories. While the program includes some theoretical contents, it is still very interesting. In addition, it’s not just mathematics, but mathematics in business and economics, which makes the studies application-oriented and relevant for your future career.
The way in which mathematical problems are dealt with during your studies differs widely from what you did at school. That’s why I had a hard time at the start of the program. If you keep at it, however, you soon gain an understanding of how to solve problems. So don’t give up too easily, even if it is difficult at the beginning.
Further information
Would you like to learn more about the program in Mathematics in Business and Economics at the University of Mannheim?
Then have a look at the program descriptions:
