Program Overview
When studying Economathematics, you will combine mathematical methods with economic issues. You will learn to solve complex problems with the help of analysis, linear algebra, stochastics and numerics. This is complemented by economics subjects such as business administration and economics as well as financial and actuarial mathematics. The focus is on developing mathematical models to analyze and optimize economic processes - for example in risk analysis or data analysis. You will also acquire programming and statistical skills. Studying Economathematics is ideal if you like to think analytically, love numbers and want to understand economic relationships.
During your studies, you have various subjects, which consist of one or more modules. A module deals with a specific topic and consists of one or more courses. In the module handbook for your degree program, you will find a description of the modules and their subject assignment as well as a study plan. This gives you an orientation as to which courses you should attend in which semester in order to complete your studies within the standard period of study. It takes into account a balanced distribution of courses over the individual semesters. It also ensures that you are first taught the important basics before moving on to more advanced topics. Your individual course of study may differ from this.
KIT offers a wide range of options for stays abroad, from individual courses to a year abroad. Especially if you are interested in a longer stay abroad, it is advisable to contact the International Students Office early on.
At the end of your bachelor's degree, you will complete your bachelor's thesis (12 CP), an academic paper that allows you to apply and deepen the knowledge and skills you have acquired. It usually deals with a specific topic from your field of study and requires independent research, analysis and writing. The maximum duration of the bachelor's thesis is six months. The bachelor's thesis can also be completed externally, for example in a company. The bachelor's thesis also includes a presentation of your results.
Key Program Features
- • early professional qualification through the internship integrated into the degree program • supervised study room in the department building • you will acquire your economic knowledge together with the students of industrial engineering at the KIT Department of Economics and Management. • attractive and modern department building with many seminar rooms
- workstations
- specialist library and cafeteria • very committed student council (student representatives) • very good advising infrastructure • possibility to write a bachelor's thesis at another KIT department or in a company early professional qualification through the internship integrated into the degree program supervised study room in the department building you will acquire your economic knowledge together with the students of industrial engineering at the KIT Department of Economics and Management. attractive and modern department building with many seminar rooms
- workstations
- specialist library and cafeteria very committed student council (student representatives) very good advising infrastructure possibility to write a bachelor's thesis at another KIT department or in a company
Career Opportunities
With a bachelor's degree in Economathematics, you will be highly sought after on the job market. Thanks to your analytical skills and structured approach to complex issues as well as your portfolio of business mathematics methods, you can be employed in many commercial enterprises. Examples include the assessment of opportunities and risks in insurance and financial planning as well as the optimization of operational processes, warehousing and location planning. Very good career prospects are also open to you nationally and internationally as a specialist wherever complex situations exist in economic fields and a high degree of security and commitment is required.
Program Curriculum
During your studies, you have various subjects, which consist of one or more modules. A module deals with a specific topic and consists of one or more courses. In the module handbook for your degree program, you will find a description of the modules and their subject assignment as well as a study plan. This gives you an orientation as to which courses you should attend in which semester in order to complete your studies within the standard period of study. It takes into account a balanced distribution of courses over the individual semesters. It also ensures that you are first taught the important basics before moving on to more advanced topics. Your individual course of study may differ from this.
You must take the following subjects during your studies:
• Basic Mathematical Structures (48 CP): here you will learn the important basics of analysis and linear algebra, especially in the first year of your studies. The subject is rounded off by a seminar on a topic of your choice, in which you give a presentation on a mathematical topic.
• Fundamentals of Economathematics (32 CP): in this subject, you will be introduced to the basics of stochastics and numerics as well as optimization theory.
• Economics (20 CP): here you will gain your first knowledge of business administration and economics.
• Mathematical Specialization (29 CP): in the mathematical specialization, you will attend a mathematical seminar in which you will give a presentation on a topic of your choice. You must also complete at least 8 CP in the field of stochastics. The rest of the specialization is optional.
• Economics Specialization (9 CP): in the economics specialization, you choose either business administration, economics, operations research or computer science. You can choose the specific content within your chosen field.
• Computer Science (16 CP): it is almost impossible to work today without the basics of computer science. This is why you will learn the basics of programming and theoretical computer science (e.g. algorithms and data structures, complexity theory).
• Interdisciplinary Qualifications (4 CP): this subject allows you to think outside the box and focus on topics that are beneficial to your personal development or your interests outside of mathematics. Be it language courses, presentation techniques, scientific writing or dealing with "technology and society". There is a wide range of offers at KIT - you decide.
• Professional Internship (10 CP): KIT wants to prepare you for a future job in industry. That's why you will complete at least eight weeks of work-related activity in a company of your choice.
Admission Requirements
For the bachelor's degree program in Economathematics, you need sufficient knowledge of the German language. Your German language skills must correspond to at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Important: you must provide proof of the required language skills regardless of your citizenship and by the end of the enrollment period at the latest, but preferably at the time of application.
In what form do I have to provide the language certificates? Please read the following chapters on this website carefully. If you have any further questions, please contact
• Students Office if you are applying as a German, German national or a person with German equivalent status
• the International Students Office if you are a non-EU national
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
No tuition fees (German public university — see fee_details)
Semester contribution ~€235 covers public transport (KVV) and student union services.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
No tuition fees at KIT (German public university). Semester contribution of approx. €235 covers public transport and student services. Funding available via DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, Baden-Württemberg Stipendium, and KIT internal scholarships.
About Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe, Germany
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is one of Germany's leading public research universities and among Europe's most prestigious institutions for science, engineering, and technology....
University Profile- Application Deadline EU/German nationals: September 15 | Non-EU nationals: July 15
- Language German
- Duration 6 semesters
- Credits 180 ECTS
