Technomathematics
Summary
| Degree | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
|---|---|
| Subject group | Natural Sciences and Computer Sciences |
| Standard program duration | 4 semesters |
| Admission requirements |
none
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| Start of studies |
Winter semester
Summer semester |
| Language | German |
| Further information | Website of the Department of Mathematics |
Overview
The Master’s degree program in Technomathematics provides graduates with the expertise needed for a challenging career in industry and business or in public service. Many technical processes are not initially implemented in practice, but rather simulated in computers. For example, in order to find out how long a component can withstand mechanical loads and when it will first start to crack, it is not necessary to perform destructive testing of the actual, often expensive components; instead, the answers sought are obtained through models and simulations. Here, technomathematicians take part in intelligent product development, for example by creating and optimizing complex simulations. Furthermore, the Master’s degree program qualifies graduates to pursue a doctoral degree in Mathematics or an applied subject.
The Master’s degree program in Technomathematics spans four semesters and primarily serves to deepen the student's mastery of the theoretical foundations of applied mathematics. Compared to the Bachelor’s degree program, the process in the focus area is characterized by significantly greater freedom of choice. During three semesters, students attend lectures and seminars in applied and pure mathematics and carry out a Master's project in Technomathematics.
Along with mathematics, a minor subject in technology or natural sciences is studied; this minor subject is continued in the Master's program by completing advanced modules in the chosen subject.
In the fourth semester, a Master’s thesis (six months) is completed.
Skills and knowledge
Prerequisite for the Master’s degree program in Technomathematics is a Bachelor’s degree in Technomathematics or Mathematics with a grade point average of 3.0 or better, or a comparable degree in a program of at least six semesters. Comparability is generally recognized when the applicant has obtained 100 credits in the field of mathematics and 20 credits from one of the following secondary subjects: structural mechanics and statics, chemistry, electrical engineering and information technology, physics, technical mechanics.
Field of activity
Technomathematicians are employed in industrial and research sectors where development work is carried out by means of computer-aided simulation, which replaces more costly experimental studies. This includes nearly all branches of production (mechanical engineering, the automobile industry, electrical engineering), logistics, and software development. Like other professional mathematicians, they also often work in management consulting, in public service, and at universities and research institutes. The demand for technomathematicians can be described as expansive, making the prospects for employment very good.