Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics
Overview
Profile
A degree program in mathematics is suitable for people who like to get to the bottom of things, recognize structures, solve problems creatively, and ponder questions with perseverance. This makes it significantly different from school mathematics. In addition to imparting subject knowledge, the focus is on training analytical thinking.
In Giessen, mathematics students benefit from particularly good academic support and establish personal contact with their lecturers early on. They can choose from a broad range of courses and thereby specialize in the areas of analysis, algebra, geometry, topology, stochastics, and numerical analysis. In general, Giessen is distinguished as the city with the highest student density in Germany.
Career Prospects
According to a popular saying, all the unemployed mathematicians in Germany could fit into a single bus. The fields of activity for many mathematicians in industry and commerce are not as widely known, largely because they are so diverse. Mathematicians are often sought after not primarily for their specific subject knowledge, but for the analytical skills they develop during their studies. Because of these abilities, mathematicians typically work in areas such as insurance, consulting, IT, and industry in controlling or data analysis.
Structure
The mathematics degree program in Giessen consists of the courses "Analysis" and "Linear Algebra" in the first year, which form the foundation for further studies. Building on this, one course each in "Analysis", "Algebra", "Stochastics", and "Numerical Analysis" is taken, allowing for orientation within the field of mathematics. Subsequently, the program offers a high degree of flexibility and usually consists of a specialization in one area, complemented by a degree of in-depth study in other areas. The basic structure of mathematics studies is similar at most German universities.
Preparation
There, you can experience both the mathematics and the course formats as they will be during your studies.
This serves to consolidate basic knowledge, but is not a preparation for the analytical thinking required in university study.
Formalities
The basis of the degree program is formed by the Study Regulations. There you will also find a sample study schedule and module descriptions for the offered modules.
The Examination Office for Natural Sciences is responsible for examination procedures. Program-specific information is also available there.
Academic Counseling
The academic advisors for the degree program are Oleg Davydov and Klaus Metsch. Please arrange an appointment via email.