Industrial Mathematics

A master's degree in industrial mathematics not only provides a good preparation for a career in industrial research & development or other operational areas. Due to its research orientation, the degree also gives a solid foundation for a scientific/academic career - with good and very good grades, a master's degree in industrial mathematics can be seamlessly followed by doctoral studies in applied mathematics, in the natural sciences, or in engineering (Bremen's industrial mathematics graduates have gone on to complete their doctorate at institutes such as the MPI for Meteorology (Hamburg), the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Climate Research (Bremerhaven), the Department of Technical Mechanics (University of Bremen) and the DLR Institute for Space Systems).

Industrial mathematicians work in various fields, especially in the R&D departments of industry, in software development or as consultants for IT and data processing; however, like mathematicians, they can also be found in various other fields.

The education in industrial mathematics meets the professional requirements and the demands of companies very well: it is primarily interdisciplinary and practice-oriented, and in addition, competencies such as conceptual-analytical thinking, communication skills, the ability to work in a team, creativity and persistence are developed. That is why the career prospects for industrial mathematicians are very good - for female industrial mathematicians as well: they make up about one-third of the student body, which means that the proportion of women is quite high compared to other technical degree programs.