MSc Mathematics-Economics (Mathematical Finance specialisation) (AU Mat-Øk)
Two-year master's where students build their own study plan and can specialise in mathematical finance, economics or operations research. Strong mathematical grounding (measure theory, probability, optimisation) applied to finance.
What you’ll study
The programme doesn’t publish a unit list. Check the programme website for the current structure.
Before you apply
- Background
- Bachelor's (180 ECTS) in Mathematics-Economics or equivalent; direct admission for AU, SDU and UCPH Mathematics-Economics bachelors
- Maths
- mathematical analysis (20 ECTS); linear algebra (10 ECTS); statistics (20 ECTS); advanced probability (10 ECTS); integral and measure theory (10 ECTS); optimisation/operations research (10 ECTS)
- Programming
- Programming (10 ECTS)
- English
- See AU English language requirements page (minimum not stated on programme page)
- Other
- 140 ECTS subject requirements incl. economics 30, business economics/finance/accounting 20; limited intake, ranked by grades
Source: masters.au.dk ↗
After graduation
- Employers
- Banks, insurance companies, consultancies
Source: masters.au.dk ↗
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Page does not list specific Mathematical Finance courses; students choose from the course catalogue with an approved study plan. Third-party listing gives non-EU fee of EUR 14,800 per term (unverified; official fees at masters.au.dk/tuitionfees).
Checked 6 November 2026 against the sources linked on this page. Fees, units and requirements change each year, so confirm them on the programme’s website before applying.