Financial and Actuarial Mathematics program
Bachelor of Science

For information about the application process check the German version of this webpage. Note that the majority of courses will be held in German.

Answering economically relevant questions increasingly requires a combination of business, economic and mathematical skills. The bachelor program Financial and Actuarial Mathematics provides the background for solving these demanding questions. A focus of the program will be on finance and insurance related topics.

The Financial and Actuarial Mathematics program comprises mandatory courses and compulsory electives offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the University of Gelsenkirchen: 

- Mandatory courses in Mathematics (58 ECTS)
- Mandatory courses in Economics and Business Administration (61 ECTS)
- Mandatory courses in Financial and Actuarial Mathematics (21 ECTS)
- Compulsory electives in Mathematics, Economics and Business Administration (12 ECTS)
- Other electives (16 ECTS)
- Bachelor thesis (12 ECTS)

Download : study course plan.
 

Graduates combine mathematical skills and economic know-how. Therefore, they are qualified for many quantitative positions in the finance and insurance industry. They are also able to attend master programs in Mathematics, Economics or Business Administration.