Business Mathematics

This MSc focuses on mathematical optimisation, stochastics, and economics to prepare students for research in mathematics and for quantitative professional roles. It also emphasises communication and language skills for international and interdisciplinary work.

Academic requirements

Proficiency in at least one advanced programming language is required (proof not required); Applicants with a first degree in mathematics have to prove sufficient knowledge in business and economics (at least 30 credit points)

Minimum GPA

The official programme page requires above-average academic results.

English requirements

The official programme page requires English at least at CEFR level B2 and notes that language proficiency may be evaluated during an application interview.

German requirements

German language skills at the level DSH-2 required for specialisations in financial risk, management science, accounting, taxation and capital markets, marketing management

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in mathematics or a closely related quantitative field with above-average grades.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

315.05 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official Friedrich Schiller University Jena semester-fee page.

ECTS credits

120 ECTS

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 315.05 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official Friedrich Schiller University Jena semester-fee page.

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