Master in Mathematics - University of Luxembourg - Université du ...

A unique environment and aninnovative approach to promoteinteraction and knowledge sharing.Career opportunitiesThe programme is designed for students who wish toprepare for careers related to Mathematics. It enablesthese students to acquire expertise and professionalqualification• to work in the financial sector• to work in other private or public sector companies• to become professors in secondary education• to work in public research and higher educationDue to attractive options and specialisations, e.g. inMathematics Education or in Financial Mathematics,along with the practical orientation of the programme(including industrial cooperation and internships insecondary schools, banks or companies in Luxembourg),graduates are well-prepared for a diversified job-market.For students with the career goal of a secondary schoolprofessor, the master’s programme offers (togetherwith a bachelor’s degree) the required 5-year academiceducation.Studying in LuxembourgCourse programmeThe University of Luxembourg, founded in 2003, offersan inspiring international multilingual learningenvironment with innovative course formats and a highdegree of interaction due to small student groups.As Luxembourg is one of the most important financeplaces of Europe with increasing needs of highlyqualified staff, the Master in Mathematics with theoption of Mathematical Finance offered by theUniversity of Luxembourg is unique in this respect.Students can make their internship and Master’s thesisin close cooperation with Luxembourg’s financialinstitutions.Due to close contacts of the Mathematics ResearchUnit with the secondary education school system inLuxembourg, studying at the University of Luxembourghas considerable advantages for prospective teachers.Special courses in Applied Didactics of Mathematics(partially given by practitioners) and internships insecondary schools in Luxembourg City, aim at coachingstudents for the entrance examination on the biennialpractical work placement.The first year of the curriculum concentrates on deepening the mathematical skills. The second year allows aspecialisation in different options:• General MathematicsThis study track focuses on new techniques andconcepts of Pure and Applied Mathematics. Itprovides a high level of mathematical training andfacilitates access to a broad spectrum of careers inindustry, education, and research. This direction isalso intended for prospective secondary schoolprofessors. It supplies these students (via optionalactivities) with a solid theoretical and practicalbackground in Mathematics and MathematicsEducation.• Financial MathematicsThis option intends to prepare students withmathematical skills for a wide range of careeropportunities in the financial industry. Specialemphasis lies on modern stochastic methods used inareas such as financial modelling, derivatives pricing,hedging, risk management, stochastic optimisationand control.6 7

Programme outlineDurationThe programme has a standard duration of 4 terms (2 years – 120 ECTS) and ends with the Master of Science inMathematics degree.Start of the programmeEach SeptemberLanguageThe University of Luxembourg provides a multilingual environment. The language of instruction of the Master inMathematics is English.Programme evaluationAn evaluation by the students of the Master’s degree programme in Mathematics is organised each semester.Courses and trainingstrategyMaster’s ThesisThe curriculum consists of core courses which are compulsory for all students and others which are compulsorywithin the chosen specialisation. Besides these restrictions, the highest possible flexibility in choosing optionalcourses is intended. The training strategies motivate students through an inquiry-based approach. Credits can beobtained not only from lecture courses, but also from reading courses, supervised student projects, student seminarsand internships…The Master’s Thesis is written in a selected area of specialisation during the fourth semester. For students with thespecialisation in Financial Mathematics a financial industry internship (“stage”) is compulsory. Also, for the GeneralMathematics option, a Master’s Thesis in collaboration with industry is possible. The Master’s Thesis may becombined with the internship and (co-) supervised by a member of the institution where the internship is performed.ApplicationrequirementsApplicationA necessary condition for admission to the programme is a first academic degree (e.g. a Bachelor’s degree) inMathematics or in a related subject.Online registration will be possible on www.uni.lu in the students’ section, starting at the beginning of eachcalendar year. The “Service des Études et de la Vie Étudiante” (SEVE) provides enrolment and individual supportto students :seve.infos@uni.luT. + 352 / 46 66 44-60608 9Lecture hall at Campus Kirchberg, University of Luxembourg

ContactsThe programme is organised by the MathematicsResearch Unit of the University of Luxembourg.Mathematics Research UnitUniversity of LuxembourgCampus Kirchberg6, rue Richard Coudenhove-KalergiL-1359 LuxembourgGrand Duchy of Luxembourghttp://math.uni.luSonja di RenzoSecretarysonja.direnzo@uni.luT. +352 / 46 66 44 - 5443fstc-mmath@uni.luProf Dr Norbert Poncin(Course director - Master in Mathematics)norbert.poncin@uni.luT. +352 / 46 66 44 - 6376Prof Dr Anton Thalmaier(Course director - track “Financial Mathematics”)anton.thalmaier@uni.luT. +352 / 46 66 44 - 6238Updated information about the programme willappear regularly on the homepage of theMaster’s : http://mathmaster.uni.lu10 11

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