Program Overview
The Mathematical Finance at University of Konstanz is a MSc programme in Business & Management taught in English, German over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Mathematical Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Konstanz, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mathematical Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theory and Numerics of Partial Differential Equations
- Time Series Analysis
- Stochastics III
- Numerics of Stochastic Differential Equations
- Financial Econometrics
- International Finance
- Internal Accounting and Controlling
- Portfolio Management
- Risk Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
- An above-average Bachelor\xc2\xb4s degree from a recognized university with a standard duration of study of three years in economics (esp. mathematical finance), mathematics or in the natural sciences.
- Knowledge of analysis, linear algebra, stochastics or numerics (at least 30 ECTS credits).
- Knowledge of statistics, econometrics or economics (at least 20 ECTS credits).
- Evidence of sufficient proficiency in English, provided by one of the following language tests:
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: minimum Grade C.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): at least Band 6.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): at least 80 points (internet-based), 213 points (computer-based) or 550 points (paper-based). Our Institutional Code is 8971 and our Department Code is 84
- Alternatively: proof of one semester of study in English.
- For applicants who have obtained their Bachelor\xc2\xb4s degree outside Germany: the results of the GRE test (Graduate Record Examinations). Our Institutional Code is 8971 and our Department Code is 1801
- For applicants without the German secondary school leaving certificate ("Abitur"): proof of German knowledge via one of the following language tests:
- "Deutsche Sprachpr\xc3\xbcfung f\xc3\xbcr den Hochschulzugang" (DSH): at least "Stufe 1"
- "Test f\xc3\xbcr Deutsch als Fremdsprache" (TestDAF): at least "Stufe 3" in all 4 areas.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Konstanz directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Konstanz
University of Konstanz
Konstanz, Germany
The University of Konstanz is a university in the city of Konstanz in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its main campus was opened on the Gießberg in 1972 after being founded in 1966. The university is...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-04-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months