The Master’s degree in details
The master’s degree in mathematics is 90 ECTS, spread over 3 semesters, and offers 3 distinct options:
This Master’s programme offers a comprehensive, high-level education in mathematics and provides basic training in analysis, probability, algebra and geometry. The range of courses on offer (see list of courses below) allows students who so wish to specialise in the field of dynamical systems and evolutionary phenomena, which is unique in French-speaking Switzerland.
The study of dynamic systems, whether deterministic or random, is a central theme of modern mathematics. Outside the specific field of mathematics, it is fundamental to the description and study of many phenomena in the physical, natural and economic sciences.
Job opportunities
- Research
The Master’s degree is essential for preparing a doctoral thesis. (PhD) thesis. This thesis, supervised by an IMA professor, will benefit from the excellent scientific environment and resources of the « Swiss Doctoral Program in Mathematics ».
- Teaching
This is an important career opportunity for holders of a Master’s degree in mathematics, as there is always a strong demand for mathematics teachers at secondary I and II level, as well as in many schools, such as engineering schools. In order to do this, you need to do a teacher training course at a university of teacher education (HEP), such as the HEP BEJUNE in our region.
It should be noted that we are in constant contact with this HEP, and that it is currently possible to start the first year of the HEP in parallel with the second year of the Master’s degree.
- Private sector
A Master’s degree in mathematics is recognised and appreciated in the world of work. Many mathematicians hold positions of responsibility in the tertiary sector (banking, insurance, finance) and major industries (heavy industry, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, bioinformatics, agri-food, etc.).
- Mathematics job sites
MINOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Recommended computer science courses:
Courses are to be chosen as part of the MSc in Computer Science study plan with the agreement of the head of this master’s degree.
For more information, visit the Master BeNeFri in Computer Science website of the University of Neuchâtel.
MINOR IN STATISTICS
Recommended statistics courses :
All courses in the UniNE Master in Statistics may be chosen (with the exception of the ‘probability and stochastic processes’ course).
For more information, visit the Master in Statistics website of the University of Neuchâtel.
MINOR IN FINANCE
Recommended finance courses :
- Asset Pricing
- Derivatives
- Fixed Income
- Corporate Finance
- Econometrics
- Risk Management and Portfolio Management
For more information, visit the Master in Finance website of the University of Neuchâtel.
MINOR IN SPORT
Recommended courses:
Courses are to be chosen as part of the SePS master’s level study plan with the agreement of the programme leader.
For further information, please visit the University of Neuchâtel’s Master’s level Sports Science and Practice (SePS) website.
TEACHING ORIENTATION
Recommended course (with HEP-BEJUNE) :
- Didactics of Mathematics
Courses may be chosen as part of the MSc in Computer Science study plan with the agreement of the head of this Master’s programme.
For more information, visit the HEP-BEJUNE website.
Each Master’s degree consists of core courses (60 credits, including at least 30 in mathematics for a Master’s degree with a minor) and a Master’s thesis (30 credits).
List of courses offered by the Institut de mathématiques
The format of a course is 4 hours per week (lectures and exercises) for one semester, i.e. 6 ECTS.
