Name of the programme
Applied mathematics MSc
Field of the programme
Natural Sciences
Language of the programme
English
Programme(s) and duration in semesters, number of contact hours
| Field of training | Number of semesters | Number of contact classes |
| full-time (regular) course | 4 | 1253 |
Available specialization
| engineering mathematics |
Number of credits to be accumulated to obtain the degree
120 credits
Educational level and qualification indicated in the degree certificate
- educational level: magister (Master of Science, abbreviated: MSc)
- name of master course: Applied Mathematics
- qualification: MSc in Applied Mathematics
Aim of the course
The aim is to train applied mathematicians who can solve mathematical problems arising in practice in creative ways owing to their professional skill levels reaching scientific research standards, and their high-level mathematical knowledge and modelling experience. They are open to critically assess new scientific results in their special area and related fields. Based on their thorough grounding, they are capable of modelling and solving practical problems, as well as supervising the practical implementation of such solutions. They are prepared to pursue studies at a PhD course.
Main areas of the course
| Credits | |
| Theoretical foundations (without mathematics BSc) | 20 |
| Professional core curriculum | 27 |
| Specialization (technical mathematics) | 38 |
| Optional subjects (30 with mathematics BSc) | 15 |
| Thesis work | 20 |
| Total: | 120 |
Verification of knowledge
a) during the study period, by written or verbal reports, written (classroom) tests, by the evaluation of home assignments (designs, measurement records, etc.), mid-semester grading or signature,
b) by preliminary examination passed in the study period,
c) by examination or comprehensive examination passed in the examination period, and
d) by final examination.
Conditions to take the final exam
a) abtaining the final certificate;
b) thesis approved by a reviewer.
Admission to a final examination is subject to a completion certificate being granted. A final completion certificate is issued by the faculty to a student who has complied with the study and examination requirements prescribed in the curriculum – except for the completion of the thesis – and has acquired the credits prescribed.
Components of the final exam
The final examination consists of defending the thesis and oral examinations taken on the subjects prescribed in the curriculum (time allowed for preparation: at least 30 minutes per subject), to be passed by the student consecutively within the same day.
Subjects (subject groups) comprising, in the aggregate, a body of knowledge corresponding to at least 20 and up to 30 credit points may be designated for the final examination.
The list of questions of the oral examination is made available to candidates 30 days before the date of the final examination.
Candidates may start the examination if their thesis has been accepted by the final examination board with at least sufficient (2) qualification. Criteria for making up for a failed thesis are defined by the competent institute.
Result of the final examination (R)
The weighted average of the grades of the thesis (T) and the oral part of the final examination – taking into consideration the number of subjects (S) included in the final examination – as follows:
R = ( T + S1 + S2 + …+ Sm ) / ( 1 + m ).
Conditions for the award of a diploma
a) Successful final exam;
b) A complex language examination at level B2 or above in any foreign language.