Mathematics in Finance and Industry (Bachelor)

The Bachelor’s programme features a broad education in all areas. It is composed of:

• the mathematics and economics major

• the computer-oriented area

• the interdisciplinary professionalisation area

During extensive foundation studies, you will first receive solid basic knowledge in the areas of mathematics, economics and computer-oriented methods. Subsequently, you will get to know economic-mathematical instruments. A special focus is placed on aspects of financial mathematics. Its application is trained in the computer-oriented area.

In addition to professional soft skills such as presentation techniques, team and project work, you will also learn the basics of civil law in the professionalisation area.

You complete your studies with a Bachelor’s thesis, choosing a topic from the interdisciplinary field of mathematics and economics. With your Bachelor’s degree from TU Braunschweig, you will have acquired methods and specialist skills that will enable you to quickly work your way into a mathematically oriented field of activity and to take on responsible tasks independently.

Those who have gained experience abroad and speak a foreign language are particularly sought after by the economy. Today, large companies operate globally, research projects are carried out in international teams and specialised literature is written in English. It is therefore important that you take advantage of your studies to gain experience abroad and to professionalise your foreign language skills.

Within the framework of our international university partnerships, we offer you many opportunities to study abroad. In our dual degree programmes, you can acquire a second university degree from a university abroad without extending your study time. Alternatively, you can complete internships or student research projects in a company abroad for which you can receive credit as part of the recognition of study achievements.

Student exchange programmes

• Europe: with universities in, for example, Scandinavia, Southern and Eastern Europe

• North America: with universities in the USA and Canada

• South America: with universities in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico

• Asia: with universities in India, China, Japan and South Korea

The combination of mathematical expertise and additional knowledge in economics paves the way for diverse career opportunities: Graduates work in the industry, in public administration and at universities, but especially in banks, insurance companies, at financial service providers, software manufacturers, service providers, in consulting companies as well as in the field of logistics.

With a major in financial mathematics, you will qualify, for example, for jobs at:

• insurance companies

• banks

• financial service providers

The demand for graduates with a knowledge of applied mathematical and quantitative economics has been high in these sectors for years.

With a stronger focus on business mathematics, you will have very good career prospects, for example at:

• logistics service providers

• software developers

• transport planning offices