Master's programme in Mathematics
The Master’s programme in Mathematics is a joint programme between KTH and Stockholm University (SU) and leads to a joint master’s degree. The specializations are directed towards areas corresponding to research groups at KTH and SU, taking full advantage of the broad spectrum of competence available.
Career prospects
The programme may lead to an advanced industrial position or serve as a platform for continued graduate studies. Mathematics is becoming increasingly important in society. One important purpose of this programme is to educate tomorrow’s industrial mathematicians.
Programme outline
The courses in the programme are organized in three blocks; the basic block, the profile block and the broadening block.
The basic block gives a broad competence in mathematics on an advanced level. Within this block it is mandatory to take one course in each of these areas: algebra and geometry, analysis, topology and finally discrete mathematics.
In the profile block, courses are chosen freely to specialize and prepare for the master thesis, and the subject is regarded in a wide sense including mathematical statistics, optimization theory and theoretical computer science.
The broadening block contains courses on theory and methodology of science, communication of mathematical subjects, and half a semester of freely elective courses.
Degree project
The degree project will typically be carried out within the specialization chosen, either internally with a research group at KTH or externally at a company. The results are presented in a master's thesis as well as in a seminar.
Admission
Mathematics is supervised jointly with Stockholm University. For issues related to admission please contact Stockholm University.
Application code universityadmissions.se: SU-48109
