Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Standard period of study: 4 semesters (2 years)
ECTS credits: approx. 120
Language of instruction: German and English
Language requirements: German and English; no proof of language proficiency is required.
Program start: Fall semester (September) and spring semester (February)
Academic calendar
School: School of Business Informatics and Mathematics
Semester fee: € 204,30 (further information)
Tuition fees for international students from non-EU countries: €1,500
Tuition fees for a second degree: €650
The master’s program in Mathematics in Business and Economics is an interdisciplinary program. It is offered by the School of Business Informatics and Mathematics in close collaboration with the Business School and the Department of Economics.
During the program, students acquire advanced knowledge of mathematics, informatics, and business administration and economics. Depending on the career they would like to pursue and their personal interests, they can decide for themselves how strongly they want to focus on the individual areas.
They can, for example, specialize in financial and insurance mathematics, stochastics, and statistics, as well as in numerical analysis and optimization. In most cases, they will also write their master's thesis in their specialization.
Thanks to the close interdisciplinary collaboration between the School of Business Informatics and Mathematics, the Business School, and the Department of Economics, you can take advantage of the excellent range of courses available in three different areas.
Studying in Mannheim means studying at one of the most renowned institutions for Economics and Business Administration in Europe. Independent national and international rankings have confirmed the outstanding quality of the research and teaching at our university on a number of occasions. The University of Mannheim is the only university honored with two German teaching awards. One of these awards is the “Ars Legendi Faculty Award for Mathematics”.
With only about 40 students, the class size of this program of study is rather small. Our young team of math professors is always happy to answer your study-related questions.
The University of Mannheim is part of a global network. The university’s ties to more than 450 partner universities all over the world do not only impact life on campus, but also open numerous doors to those students who wish to go abroad.
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Module catalog
The module catalog, which is only available in German, gives you an overview of the courses and their content.
Studying abroad
The University of Mannheim is partners with 450 universities around the world. In collaboration with the International Office, the school can help you plan a period of study abroad. In the master's program in Mathematics in Business and Economics, studying abroad is optional.
Graduates who complete their master’s program with very good grades can pursue a doctorate at one of the chairs at the Department of Mathematics or in a another discipline related to mathematics. Please contact the program managers, who will be happy to advise you on this topic.
Doctoral programs and opportunities at the School of Business Informatics and Mathematics
General information on doctoral studies at the University of Mannheim
Applicants need to have a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics in Business and Economics to be admitted to the master’s program in Mathematics in Business and Economics. A degree in a different field is sufficient if it is recognized as equivalent by the admissions committee. The following requirements must be met:
Language requirements
A good level of proficiency in English is recommended; no proof of language proficiency is required.
This program requires proof of proficiency in German on C1 level.
Conditional admission
If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s program by the application deadline, you may still be admitted to the master’s program as long as you provide proof that you have obtained at least 140 ECTS credits. In this case, your admission to the program is subject to receipt of your degree certificate before you register for your first examination in the master's program (refer to selection statutes).
Selection statutes
Under “Admission requirements and selection” we have compiled the most important selection criteria of the program for you. For more detailed explanations of the selection process and the legally binding requirements of the degree program, please refer to the selection statutes.
The University of Mannheim is the most popular university in Germany
In the students' vote on the Studycheck.de platform, the University of Mannheim has reached the top position among all universities. This makes the University of Mannheim the most popular university in Germany.
read more about the award (in German)