Programme objectives

Last edit: 14/10/2011
Approved: 14/10/2011

The main objective of this programme is to educate skilled mathematicians, well prepared for advanced industrial positions or continued graduate studies.

Knowledge and understanding

A Master of Science in Mathematics will:

• have a good broad knowledge in mathematics as well as a significantly deepened knowledge within the chosen area of specialization,
• have a good ability to in an independent manner apply mathematical theories and solution methods,
• be able to formulate and approach new problem settings in a scientific manner, by having a creative, critical and systematic attitude towards mathematics.

Skills and abilities

A Master of Science in Mathematics will be able to:

• work out solution strategies to important classes of mathematical problems, knowing the capabilities and limitations of different methods and tools,
• work efficiently in a teamwork environment in groups with different compositions,
• communicate results and conclusions in a competent and intelligible manner, both orally and in writing,
• follow and participate in research and development related to the chosen specialization.

Ability to make judgments and adopt a standpoint

A Master of Science in Mathematics will be able to:

• critically judge a situation and in an independent manner acquire the information and knowledge that is necessary to establish a qualified standpoint,
• have the ability to identify the need for further knowledge in the field and take responsibility for keeping their personal knowledge up to date.

Complete information on the degree requirements can found in the local degree policy of KTH, see http://intra.kth.se/regelverk/utbildning-forskning/grundutbildning/examina