Have you thought about how rates for a new mortgage loan should be fixed – with an interest-rate ceiling or as interest-only loans? In fact, it was mathematics–economics graduates who developed the model used for fixing the cost of such loans. All major companies face complex problems, and many turn to mathematics–economists to solve them. Mathematics–economists are experts in designing optimisation strategies, something that requires great theoretical insight into both economics and mathematics. As a student of mathematics–economics, you have the option of specialising in a subject within a broad area, including one of the areas in which Aarhus University is particularly strong: mathematical finance, economics, and operations research.

BUILD YOUR OWN STUDY PROGRAMME

The MSc in Mathematics-Economics is taught at the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Economics and Business. Students specialise through course activities and projects and through a thesis. Students structure their own individual study programme in consultation with a lecturer. The programme is designed on the basis of each individual student’s academic qualifications, interests, and subjects studied at the BSc level. Read more about the different tracks over the page.