Learning outcomes

1. The Masters have specialized in a subfield of mathematics in the framework of research specializations in the department: algebra, geometry, analysis and topology, financial mathematics, statistics or numerical mathematics. They have continued this study more thoroughly in at least one subfield and have written a master’s thesis on the subject.

2. The Masters can independently analyse and solve complex mathematical problems.
They can find, execute and interpret an adequate solving method for a concrete mathematical problem.
They can extend their knowledge where necessary and can adjust existing solving methods.

3. The Masters can correctly report scientifically. They can write a correct mathematical report. They can present the results of their work to a specialized as well as a broader audience.

4. The Masters have acquired the attitude of lifelong learning.
They are able to read general specialist literature and has acquired the attitude to follow developments in their area of expertise.
They know important magazines in the chosen area of specialization.
They have sufficient knowledge of current scientific languages to follow lectures and to read international specialist literature.

5. The Masters can plan and execute fundamental or applied mathematical research with a high degree of independence and can report on this.

6. The Masters have extensive knowledge of the main subfields in fundamental mathematics, in particular analysis, stochastics, algebra or geometry.

7. The Masters have acquired scientific competences necessary to independently perform scientific research.

8. The Masters can learn to find and process scientific material that is still in development and should be able to make an original contribution.

9. The Masters have experienced the international dimension of research through publications and participation in seminars and lectures.