Why Technical Mathematics?

Mathematics plays a crucial role in the development of science and technology. The master program Technical Mathematics offers a wide range of opportunities to delve deeper into theoretical and application-oriented areas.

During this program, you will learn to solve complex problems and acquire a structured, analytical approach.

With the skills you acquire, you will obtain an excellent basis for a successful career in the private sector, for example in industrial research, software development, or management consulting. Graduates of Technical Mathematics are among the most sought-after young professionals due to their strengths in abstract thinking and problem solving.  

The opportunity to gain a strong theoretical foundation in the areas analysis, numerical mathematics, discrete mathematics, logic, and geometry offers a wide range of opportunities to participate in current mathematical research and subsequently pursue an academic career.

What can you expect?

The flexible structure of the master program Technical Mathematics consists of a small, theory-based compulsory catalog and a wide range of options, thus providing a good opportunity to specialize according to your own interests, for example in the areas 

• Analysis
• Discrete mathematics
• Geometry
• Modeling and numerical simulation

Thanks to a good teacher-student ratio, you can develop your full potential and potentially collaborate on current research topics.

Curriculum

You can find all the details about the structure and content of the program in the curriculum, opens in new window (PDF in German) and in the list of courses in TISS, opens an external URL in a new window.

The curriculum Technical Mathematics is divided into three specializations:

• Applied Mathematics: Focus on modeling with differential equations and numerical simulation.
• Discrete Mathematics: Focus on analysis of algorithms, logic and advanced combinatorics.
• Analysis and Geometry: Focus on in-depth theoretical training in both areas.

Within the specializations, there is considerable freedom in the individual selection of certain compulsory subjects and a wide range of restricted electives.

A schematic representation of the curriculum is shown below.

Due to the wide range of choices available, courses do not have a recommended semester. In the first three semesters, students are usually required to complete

• Compulsory subjects worth 30-36 ECTS
• Subject specific electives worth 45-51 ECTS
• Free electives and transferable skills worth 9 ECTS 

In the fourth semester, the focus is entirely on writing a master thesis.

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