Business Mathematics (MSc) Marburg University

The Master's degree programme in Business Mathematics of the University of Marburg teaches the necessary professional knowledge, skills and methods of mathematics and economics. In particular, it takes into account the requirements and changes in the professional world (business, industry, public service). In addition, you will be trained to work independently according to scientific principles at an advanced level as well as to analyse and critically assess modern scientific knowledge.

You can select from our large variety of electives in both disciplines, to deepen and broaden your knowledge and skills acquired in the Bachelor's degree programme and gain an overview of the technical contexts of business mathematics. By setting individual focal points, you will study current research literature and write an individual Master's thesis in which an economic mathematical problem is scientifically investigated and an approach to solving it is developed. Together with the study of several practice-oriented subjects, you will thus be in a position to understand and analyse more profound problems from practice.

Following the Bologna guidelines on European university education, the course is structured so that 30 credit points (ECTS) should be achieved every semester. The different modules in the Master's programme add up to 120 ECTS:

Compulsory Elective Modules in Mathematics (27 to 30 ECTS points)

In this study area, you will deepen and broaden your knowledge and competences in different mathematical disciplines, including modern mathematical application methods.

Business and Economics Focus Area (24 ECTS points)

You can choose one of four focal areas in business and economics, which includes modules teaching in-depth application skills and the ability to further develop solutions in the respective area:

• Accounting and Finance: internal and external accounting as well as decision and investment theory
• Market-Oriented Management: a market-oriented perspective on companies
• Information and Innovation Management: a resource-based perspective on companies
• Economics: analysis of economic theory and economic policy problems with a focus on the analysis of economic institutions, i.e. the formal and informal rules that influence economic behaviour

Free Compulsory Elective Modules (36 to 39 ECTS points)

From the long list of electives in mathematics and economics, you can freely select according to your own interests, thereby deepening and broadening your competencies and knowledge from the Bachelor's programme. Furthermore, an internship is to be completed in this area, whereby you can choose from two options:

• In an external internship, the application of competencies acquired in the course of study will be practised in the professional field of a business mathematician.
• In an internal internship, you will be concerned with acquiring competencies in the algorithmic implementation of complex mathematical content in software.

Master's Thesis (30 ECTS points)

The final phase of the course is the Master's thesis. Students apply the skills acquired during the taught part of the programme. You will work on your own research project under the guidance of an experienced professor.

https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/after-your-first-degree/masters-programs/application-for-a-masters-programme/master-application-deadlines

The programme is designed as a consecutive programme for students with a BSc in Business Mathematics, Mathematics or a comparable university degree; in any case, in-depth knowledge in the disciplines mathematics, business administration and economics must be documented. At the time of application, students should have been awarded at least 144 ECTS points. Detailed information on admission requirements: https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/after-your-first-degree/masters-programs/degree-programs/m-business-mathematics

Language requirements: The teaching language is English but the exams can be taken in English as well as in German. Therefore, it is possible to apply with

either

• English proficiency of at least level C1 of the CEFRL

or

• English proficiency of at least level B1 of the CEFRL and German proficiency of at least level DSH-2.

There is a semester fee, which includes the mandatory student union membership (required by state law) and a free travel pass for public transport in the state of Hesse and beyond, as well as access to subsidised accommodation and meals. In the summer semester of 2026, the semester fee amounted to approx. 406 EUR.
https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/life-at-umr/finance

Living costs depend on individual lifestyles and on regional prices. The Marburg foreigners' registration office ("Ausländerbehörde") requires international students to prove that they have at least 992 EUR per month at their disposal in order to cover their living costs.
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Within certain legal limits, job opportunities are available for international students. Fluent German is required for most jobs. Employment for international students must be approved by the foreigners' registration office. There are hardly any legal restrictions on taking academic assistant jobs at the university.

Further information on job opportunities and university career services: https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/life-at-umr/work-1

Our Career Advisory Service supports students transitioning from their studies to professional life. Each semester, Marburg University offers a wide range of workshops and events on topics such as job applications, career planning, and entering the workforce, which are open to students from all faculties. In one-on-one counselling sessions, some in cooperation with the Employment Agency’s Career Team in Marburg, students receive advice regarding career orientation and career options in Germany. Our staff support students in integrating their strengths, interests, and values in order to actively shape rewarding career paths.

The market situation for accommodation is not easy in Marburg. However, the university assists international students in finding suitable and affordable accommodation. The student services office ("Studierendenwerk Marburg") maintains student residence halls with a total of approx. 2,100 units. Apart from single rooms, there are two- to three-room flats for student families. Only students registered at Marburg University are entitled to a place in a residence hall. The "Konrad Biesalski House", in which handicapped and non-handicapped students live together, offers round-the-clock assistance. A bus service and services such as physiotherapeutic exercises and massage baths are offered. Many students live in private accommodation or shared flats. The supply of flats in the centre of Marburg is limited, especially in the Old Town ("Oberstadt"). The situation on the outskirts of Marburg and in the immediate vicinity is better. There are good bus connections. Experience shows that demand for accommodation is highest at the beginning of each semester (April, October), so you should start looking for accommodation around the end of the previous semester (February, July) if possible.
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