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The postgraduate distance learning programme provides you with the mathematical foundation and key concepts of modern financial mathematics. It allows you to specialise in different areas of financial mathematics and economics, actuarial mathematics, or statistical and numerical methods. Implementation is mandatory and ethical issues are also addressed. Students acquire skills relevant to the finance and insurance sector which can be linked to their studies and work experience.
The Certificate programme is intended for persons who are interested in an in-depth understanding of financial mathematics in a focused 1-year programme. The programme aims at mathematicians with professional experience who want to deepen their knowledge without obtaining a (further) Master‘s degree.
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You can find detailed information on our Master‘s programme Financial Engineering here (standard period of study: 6 semesters).
Application period: mid-May to 15 August
The application is open to persons with a first university degree of at least six semesters qualifying for a profession in any field and at least one year of relevant and qualified professional experience in the field of finance or insurance or in a mathematically oriented profession afterwards.
Admission to the distance learning programme is regulated through a special evaluation points system. The required prior knowledge of analysis and stochastics can also be acquired in additional in-house courses which may have to be taken to fulfil requirements. Until then, admission is subject to conditions.
Tuition fees
If you do not complete your studies within the standard period of study of 2 semesters, you have the option of extending your studies. In this case, the tuition fee is waived in the 3rd semester. From the 4th semester onwards, you pay a reduced tuition fee of 30%. You may apply to pay the tuition fees in instalments. The tuition fees are exempted from German VAT and may be tax-deductible if the legal requirements are fulfilled.
Study materials and on-campus phases
The study materials are included in the fees. The fees do not include travel and accommodation expenses or meal allowances during the on-campus phases.
"Advanced knowledge of the fundamental theory of financial mathematics, in discrete time as well as in continuous time, and the ability to put that expertise into practice, coupled with an understanding of key concepts in related areas as actuarial mathematics, is more important than ever to understand the increasingly complex financial market.
Competition for the best jobs in the finance and insurance industry is also set to intensify and acquiring that expertise significantly improves your chances of moving into this field or furthering your career in finance or insurance.
If you are looking to deepen your knowledge of financial mathematics and progress in your career without achieving a (further) Master’s degree, this degree programme might be just what you need."
Benjamin Nitzpon, M.Sc.
Programme Management
+49 631 205-4468
Elke Bökenbrink
Administration Office
+49 631 205-5943
