Study Business Mathematics at KIT
Economathematics (M.Sc.) combines mathematics and economics in a truly interdisciplinary way. The program is jointly offered by the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Business and Economics, bringing together expertise from two highly regarded KIT departments.
The program focuses on mathematical modeling of economic problems, modern methods from stochastics and optimization, and their practical application and interpretation. Your studies are complemented by solid training in economics and opportunities for specialization all the way to cutting-edge research.
On this page, you will find information on why you should study Economathematics at KIT, how the program is structured, your career prospects, KIT’s rankings and reputation, what makes KIT and Karlsruhe a great place to study, and how to apply.
At a glance
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Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
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Start of studies: Winter semester and summer semester
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Standard duration: 4 semesters
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Credits: 120 ECTS
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Language of instruction: German
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Study abroad: Possible
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Admission restricted: No
Why Study Economathematics at KIT?
The Master’s program in Economathematics at KIT combines excellent mathematical training with strong foundations in economics. You benefit from:
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An interdisciplinary program offered by two strong departments (Mathematics & Economics and Management)
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High flexibility and the ability to set your own academic focus
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Research-oriented teaching with real-world and current topics
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Excellent career opportunities and strong prospects for a PhD
This program is ideal for students who want to solve complex economic problems analytically, data-driven, and model-based.
Study Structure
How the Economathematics Master’s program at KIT is organized
The program is highly flexible. There are no fixed compulsory courses; instead, you choose modules within required subject areas from mathematics and economics.
Mathematics
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Stochastics (8 ECTS)
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Applied & Numerical Mathematics / Optimization or Analysis (8 ECTS)
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Mathematics Electives (20 ECTS)
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Seminar (3 ECTS)
Economics and Management
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Finance – Risk Management – Managerial Economics (18 ECTS)
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Operations Management – Data Analysis – Informatics (18 ECTS)
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Seminar (3 ECTS)
Electives for individual specialization (12 ECTS)
Master’s thesis (30 ECTS)
The Master’s thesis can be supervised by either the Department of Mathematics or the Department of Business and Economics.
Career Prospects – Your Future with Economathematics
With a Master’s degree in Economathematics, you develop strong skills in analytical thinking, modeling complex systems, and data-based decision support.
You will be qualified to work on topics such as:
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Assessing risks and opportunities in insurance and financial planning
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Optimizing business processes, inventory management, and location planning
Typical career fields include:
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Finance & Risk Management (banks, insurance companies)
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Data Science & Analytics
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Operations & Supply Chain Management
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Consulting & Software Development
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Industry, Logistics & Research
A PhD is also a possible next step.
Top Rankings & Excellent Reputation
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Business & Economics: Top 3 in the WirtschaftsWoche ranking among HR managers
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Top rankings in 14 out of 17 categories in the CHE University Ranking
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KIT is one of only eleven German Universities of Excellence
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Ranked 53rd worldwide in the QS Ranking for Engineering & Technology
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Most popular university in 2025 with over 15,000 students (studycheck.de)
Practical Experience, Start-ups & Studying Abroad
- Mandatory internships & final theses in companies
- Strong network of corporate partners
- Lectures, workshops & excursions
- Perfect environment for start-ups & new businesses, via the KIT Start-up Incubator or Pioneer Garage
- Go international – take advantage of a wide range of opportunities for a semester or internship abroad as part of Erasmus+, Eucor – The European Campus, Epicur or our more than 70 partner universities in Europe and overseas. Our faculty's own International Relations Office will support you from the very beginning.
Karlsruhe – Your University City
KIT Campus
- Campus university in the heart of the city, surrounded by the Schlossgarten.
- Everything within easy reach by bicycle.
- Over 100 university groups (cultural, social, technical, political interest groups) at KIT.
- Wide range of sports and cultural activities on campus.
Ready to Study Economathematicsat KIT in Karlsruhe?
Admission & Requirements
The Master's programme is open to all applicants; there is no selection process. The admission requirements are set out in the regulations.
Binding details are governed by the study and examination regulations and the admission and selection regulations.
All relevant regulations for the programme can be found here.
- The application deadline for starting your studies in the winter semester (October) is 30 September. For starting your studies in the summer semester (April), the application deadline is 31 March.
- Applications are submitted online via the KIT application portal.
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