The study of business mathematics leading to a bachelor’s degree comprises a foundation and orientation phase of two semesters and a bachelor’s phase of four semesters. A total of 180 ECTS credits are required for successful completion of the program. The program is divided into the blocks “Basic Modules in Mathematics” (50 ECTS), “Advanced Modules in Stochastics and Optimization” (20-30 ECTS), “Mathematical Elective Modules” (15-25 ECTS), “Minor in Economics” (30 ECTS), “Minor in Computer Science” (15 ECTS), “Cross-Sectional Module and Seminar” (15 ECTS), “Key Qualifications” (10 ECTS) and “Bachelor Seminar and Bachelor Thesis” (15 ECTS). Further details about the degree program can be found in the corresponding examination regulations.

Exemplary Study Plan

1st semester:

• Analysis I (10 ECTS)
• Linear Algebra I (10 ECTS)
• Computer-oriented Mathematics I (5 ECTS)
• Business Administration I (5 ECTS)

2nd semester:

• Analysis II (10 ECTS)
• Linear Algebra II (10 ECTS)
• Computer-oriented Mathematics II (5 ECTS)
• Macroeconomics (5 ECTS)

3rd semester:

• Analysis III (10 ECTS)
• Linear and Combinatorial Optimization or Stochastic Modeling (10ECTS)*
• Microeconomics (5 ECTS)
• Accounting (5 ECTS)

4th semester:

• Project Seminar Optimization or Introduction to Statistics and Statistical Programming (5 ECTS)*
• Elective module in economics (see module catalog minor in economics) (5 ECTS)
• Compulsory elective module in computer science (see module catalog for minor in computer science) (5 ECTS)
• Cross-sectional module: Linear and Nonlinear Systems (10 ECTS)
• Key qualification (see module catalog Key Qualifications) (5 ECTS)

5th semester:

• Mathematics elective module (see module catalog Mathematical Elective Modules) (10 ECTS)
• Linear and Combinatorial Optimization or Stochastic Modeling (10 ECTS)*
• Machine Learning & Data Driven Business (5 ECTS)
• Seminar on the cross-sectional module Linear and Nonlinear Systems (5 ECTS)

6th semester:

• Project Seminar Optimization or Introduction to Statistics and Statistical Programming (5 ECTS)*
• Key qualification (see module catalog Key Qualifications) (5 ECTS)
• Mathematics elective module (see module catalog Mathematical Elective Modules) (5 ECTS)
• Bachelor seminar (5 ECTS)
• Bachelor thesis (10 ECTS)

*Important information: If you want to write a bachelor thesis in the field of stochastics, it is recommended to attend the lecture Stochastic Modeling in the third semester and the lecture Introduction to Statistics and Statistical Programming already in the fourth semester. If, on the other hand, a bachelor thesis in the field of optimization is intended, then it is recommended to take the lecture Linear and Computational Optimization in the third semester and the project seminar Optimization in the fourth semester.

• Enjoyment of Mathematics
• Wanting to know what’s behind it (curiosity and persistence)
• Ability to work in a team, because mathematics is not studied alone – the best solutions are found in teams
• Analytical skills and ability to abstract

Business mathematicians later work in their profession in:

• Finance & Insurance
• Software Development
• Mobile Communications & Telecommunications
• Automotive Industy
• Maritime/ Aerospace
• Data Science & Analytics
• Statistics
• Consulting
• Medial Technology
• Energy Industry
• Pharamceutical Industry
• Transport & Logistics
• Banking/insurance industry

Wherever processes or structures have to be optimized, predicted and evaluated, e.g. in energy/ pharmaceutical companies, logistics or transport companies.

Professional internship

In the Bachelor’s program in Business Mathematics, a minimum four-week work placement (5 ECTS) or a minimum eight-week work placement (10 ECTS) can be included as a key qualification. Prerequisites for this are:

• The internship must be registered with the examination office at least two weeks before the start of the internship (form). The letter of acceptance from the internship site must be attached to the registration. The letter of acceptance must state the nature of the internship activity.
• A report on the internship must be written (guidelines), which must be submitted to the examination office at the latest four weeks after the end of the internship together with an internship certificate from the employer. (If required, a pre-printed form (doc, pdf) can be used for the internship certificate).

Orientation Week

During the week of October 9-13, 2023, the Departments of Mathematics, Data Science, and Physics, in conjunction with FSI, will offer an orientation week for all first-year students in the following programs:

– Bachelor Mathematics

– Bachelor of Economics and Mathematics

– Bachelor Industrial Mathematics

– Teaching degree (grammar school) Mathematics

– Bachelor Data Science

– Bachelor Physics

– Teaching degree (grammar school) Physics

The course is optional, but participation is strongly recommended.

More detailed information can be found at the following website: https://mp.fsi.fau.de/index.php/ersti-infos/orientierungswoche