MSC in Mathematical Modelling and Simulation
60 ECTS (1 year) or 120 ECTS (2 years)
INTAKE FOR 2012 IS CANCELLED
Students who have successfully completed the one-year-programme will be awarded "Degree of Master of Science (One Year). Main field of study: Mathematics. Specialization: mathematical modelling and simulation". (The equivalent degree in Swedish is "Teknologie magisterexamen. Huvudområde: matematik. Inriktning: matematisk modellering och simulering".)
Students who have successfully completed the two-year-programme will be awarded "Degree of Master of Science (Two Years). Main field of study: Mathematics. Specialization: mathematical modelling and simulation". (The equivalent degree in Swedish is "Teknologie masterexamen. Huvudområde: matematik. Inriktning: matematisk modellering och simulering".)
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The education fulfils the goals set by the Swedish Higher Education Act.
Autumn 2011:
Programme Start: August 29, 2011
Programme End: June, 2013
Rate of Studies: Full time
Type of Programme: Master's level
Language of Instruction: English
Campus:Karlskrona, Sweden
2-year-programme
On this programme you can study not only numerical methods and simulation on computers but also:
- Analytical methods,
- Fuzzy logic and
- Lie group analysis
Programme presentation
Often engineers and other professionals in applied fields must formulate a problem in form of a mathematical model and then solve the problem analytically, numerically or by simulation. This often requires knowledge about current research and ability to work independently in applied mathematics. In the programme Mathematical modelling and simulation, the student acquires knowledge meeting the demand from industry and other organisations. The student participates in research projects, within BTH or within other organisations, preferably industrial companies. Oral and written communication in English is an important component of the studies.
Contents
The first part of the programme consists of compulsory courses in mathematics with an engineering specialisation. During study period 4 and the second year courses are chosen individually after discussions between the student and the programme manager, preferably within one of the research areas at the department. The programme is concluded by a M.Sc. thesis (30 credit points).
Working areas after exam
Research groups in industry, banking, medicine, etc. where qualitative investigations are needed. Teaching new programmes at universities.
Research at BTH
Several research groups at BTH have connection to the programme, for example, research group i Fuzzy logic and the International centre ALGA, Advances in Lie group analysis. 7 courses within the programme were developed by ALGA. Students of the programme participate also in international conferences on Modern group analysis organized by ALGA. The programme cooperates in research and supervision of students with research groups at several Swedish universities and worldwide.
1-year-programme
(This alternative will not start in 2010 or 2011)
On this programme you can study not only numerical methods and simulation on computers but also:
- Analytical methods,
- Fuzzy logic and
- Lie group analysis
Programme presentation
Engineers often encounter problems which require deeper mathematical knowledge and better understanding of mathematical software than the basic courses in a Bachelors degree in engineering can give. Modelling and simulation is an important part of the programme. You will learn how to construct mathematical models for e.g. codes, computer memories, signal processing, strength of materials, mechanics and to simulate them on computers using modern mathematical software.
Contents
You study fields are like e.g.
- Modelling technical problems with differential equations
- Discrete mathematics with applications in analysis of algorithms,
computer engineering, networks, coding etc. - Mathematical software and numerical mathematics
- Simulation of large technical systems (project oriented)
and - last but not least - an application-oriented M.Sc. thesis where you apply your knowledge on a real problem from industrial applications or research.
Working areas after exam
Research groups in industry, banking, medicine, etc. where qualitative investigations are needed. Teaching new programmes at universities.
Research at BTH
Several research groups at BTH have connection to the programme, for example, research group i Fuzzy logic and the International centre ALGA, Advances in Lie group analysis. 7 courses within the programme were developed by ALGA. Students of the programme participate also in international conferences on Modern group analysis organized by ALGA. The programme cooperates in research and supervision of students with research groups at several Swedish universities and worldwide.
Statement from a former student (2007-2008)
-"My name is Kirsten Ambors and I was enrolled in the Mathematical Modeling and Simulation program (1 year) at BTH. I am from the U.S.A. and came to study in Sweden due to a scholarship. I chose BTH specifically for their Mathematical Modeling program and their strong IT profile. The program has a strong emphasis on analytical methods versus computer modeling. The program emphasizes differential equations and group analysis. This is a very unique take on Mathematical Modeling and optimization of problems. I really enjoyed studying in this program as well as in Sweden. The atmosphere was very conductive to learning and the instructors were very helpful. I would highly recommend studying in this program at BTH."
http://www.bth.se/ihn/alga.nsf/pages/kirsten-ambors-a-fulbright-scholar-the-usa
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