Have you thought about how you fix the rate of a new mortgage loan with an interest rate ceiling or the popular interest-only types of loans? In fact, mathematics-economics graduates developed the model used to fix the cost of such loans. Every major company is regularly faced with complex problems, and many contact a mathematics-economist when this happens. Mathematics-economists are experts in designing optimisation strategies, which requires great theoretical insight into both economics and mathematics. As a student of mathematics-economics, you have the option of specialising in a subject within a broad area, including one of the areas of mathematics-economics in which Aarhus University is particularly strong:

* Mathematical finance
* Economics
* Operations research

Study trips and festive traditions

The study environment for mathematics-economics has a reputation for enthusiastic, active student involvement. The social and academic associations at the department keep up a number of festive traditions, and they organise many events. These include company visits and study trips, which alternate from year to year between trips abroad and trips to Copenhagen.

Good job prospects

Job prospects for mathematics-economists are extremely positive. A large proportion of mathematics-economics graduates find work in the private job market. Banks and insurance companies are the major workplaces for mathematics-economists, and many are employed as problem solvers in consultancy and telecommunications companies. Planning departments in large industrial or manufacturing companies also represent a relevant job market for mathematics-economics graduates. In addition, the public sector is in a position to offer jobs in administration and planning at universities and other educational institutions, or on supervisory boards and in ministries. The degree programme also qualifies graduates for a career as a researcher. All in all, as a mathematics-economics graduate, you have many career opportunities.