Examination Regulations Master s Programs Michael Ritter Technische Universität München October 9th, 2015
Master s Programs Anja Hoffmann studium.ma.tum.de master@ma.tum.de Michael Ritter
Study Advisors Johannes Müller Mathematics in Bioscience johannes.mueller@mytum.de Aleksey Min Math. Finance and Actuarial Science min@tum.de Johann Hartl Mathematics hartl@ma.tum.de
Study Advisors Michael Ritter Mathematics in Operations Research master-or@ma.tum.de Rainer Callies Mathematics in Science and Engineering callies@ma.tum.de
Infopoint at Room 00.10.054 Silke Brandenberg Anja Hoffmann Christine Fritz Heike Kudlich studium.ma.tum.de/studium/infopoint infopoint@ma.tum.de Examination Regulations October 9th, 2015
Outline 1. Your Study Plan 2. Exams and Beyond Lectures 3. Going Abroad 4. The Finish Line 5. Problems and Questions?
Study Program
Study Program 1st sem. 30 CP 2nd sem. 30 CP 3rd sem. 30 CP 4th sem. 30 CP
Study Program + prerequisite courses 1st sem. 30 CP 2nd sem. 30 CP 3rd sem. 30 CP 4th sem. 30 CP
Study Program + prerequisite courses MSc thesis 1st sem. 30 CP 2nd sem. 30 CP 3rd sem. 30 CP 4th sem. 30 CP
Study Program internship + prerequisite courses MSc thesis 1st sem. 30 CP 2nd sem. 30 CP 3rd sem. 30 CP 4th sem. 30 CP
Study Program + going abroad internship + prerequisite courses MSc thesis 1st sem. 30 CP 2nd sem. 30 CP 3rd sem. 30 CP 4th sem. 30 CP
ECTS Studying is (Hard) Work 1 CP = 30h total workload 40h/week lecture & tutorials attendance homework & self-study exam preparation
ECTS Studying is (Hard) Work
Credit Points Balance Sheet
ECTS Balance Sheet 77 CP mathematical modules minor subject modules modules from other universities
ECTS Balance Sheet 30 CP master s thesis 77 CP mathematical modules minor subject modules modules from other universities
ECTS Balance Sheet 3 CP seminar 30 CP master s thesis 77 CP mathematical modules minor subject modules modules from other universities
ECTS Balance Sheet 6 CP internship 3 CP seminar 30 CP master s thesis 77 CP mathematical modules minor subject modules modules from other universities
ECTS Balance Sheet 4 CP interdisciplinary modules 6 CP internship 3 CP seminar 30 CP master s thesis 77 CP mathematical modules minor subject modules modules from other universities
First Year Progress Prerequisite Courses must be completed within first year credits and grades do not count
First Year Progress Prerequisite Courses must be completed within first year credits and grades do not count Core Modules pass at least one core module core module definition sec. 38 FPSO
Credits Points Progress Requirements 3rd semester 4th semester 5th semester 6th semester 30 CP 60 CP 90 CP 120 CP
Program-Specific Regulations Read Appendix 1 of your FPSO: credit point limits module catalogs recommended semesters studium.ma.tum.de/studium/pruefungsordnungen
Example: Mathematics (General Program)
ECTS Balance Sheet 4 CP interdisciplinary modules 6 CP internship 3 CP seminar 30 CP master s thesis 77 CP mathematical modules minor subject modules modules from other universities
Mathematics A 1.1 Analysis A 1.2 Algebra, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics A 1.3 Probability Theory, Statistics and Financial Mathematics A 1.4 Numerics, Scientific Computing, Nonlinear Optimization and Model Building A 1.5 Mathematics Modules from other Universities A 1.6 Mathematical Theories in other Disciplines
Mathematics A 1.1 Analysis A 1.2 Algebra, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics A 1.3 Probability Theory, Statistics and Financial Mathematics A 1.4 Numerics, Scientific Computing, Nonlinear Optimization and Model Building A 1.5 Mathematics Modules from other Universities A 1.6 Mathematical Theories in other Disciplines
Mathematics A 1.1 Analysis A 1.2 Algebra, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics A 1.3 Probability Theory, Statistics and Financial Mathematics A 1.4 Numerics, Scientific Computing, Nonlinear Optimization and Model Building A 1.5 Mathematics Modules from other Universities A 1.6 Mathematical Theories in other Disciplines 50 credits from A1.1 A1.5
Mathematics A 1.1 Analysis A 1.2 Algebra, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics A 1.3 Probability Theory, Statistics and Financial Mathematics A 1.4 Numerics, Scientific Computing, Nonlinear Optimization and Model Building A 1.5 Mathematics Modules from other Universities A 1.6 Mathematical Theories in other Disciplines 9 credits from 3 out of A1.1 A1.4, A1.6
Mathematics A 1.1 Analysis A 1.2 Algebra, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics A 1.3 Probability Theory, Statistics and Financial Mathematics A 1.4 Numerics, Scientific Computing, Nonlinear Optimization and Model Building A 1.5 Mathematics Modules from other Universities A 1.6 Mathematical Theories in other Disciplines 77 credits from A1.1 A1.6
Example: Mathematics in Operations Research
Exams
Exams registration mandatory not identical with lecture registration
Exams registration mandatory not identical with lecture registration observe registration deadlines studium.ma.tum.de/studium/termine
Exams registration mandatory not identical with lecture registration observe registration deadlines studium.ma.tum.de/studium/termine repetition exams: end of semester break repetition only for failed exams
Exams registration mandatory not identical with lecture registration observe registration deadlines studium.ma.tum.de/studium/termine repetition exams: end of semester break repetition only for failed exams all dates may differ for other departments
Exams registration mandatory not identical with lecture registration observe registration deadlines studium.ma.tum.de/studium/termine repetition exams: end of semester break repetition only for failed exams all dates may differ for other departments studium.ma.tum.de/studium/pruefungen
Seminars give a mathematical talk no grades often foundation for thesis topic
Seminars give a mathematical talk no grades often foundation for thesis topic registration mandatory two rounds, end of previous semester
Case Studies Discrete Optimization, Nonlinear Optimization hands-on, real life projects working in teams additional soft skills
Case Studies Discrete Optimization, Nonlinear Optimization hands-on, real life projects working in teams additional soft skills summer terms only pre-meeting at end of previous semester registration mandatory (usually by March 1st)
Interdisciplinary Modules soft skills, language skills, other subjects, etc. Carl von Linde-Akademie: www.mcts.tum.de/cvl-a/ ProLehre: www.prolehre.tum.de Language Center: www.sprachenzentrum.tum.de become a SET tutor... and many more www.ma.tum.de/studium/ueberfachlichegrundlagen
Restrictions on Interdisciplinary Modules no modules from master s program no minor subject modules
Internship Internship 4 weeks full-time content relevant for your master s program hand in internship certificate (Infopoint)
Internship Internship 4 weeks full-time content relevant for your master s program hand in internship certificate (Infopoint) Internship Seminar give a talk on your internship registration: at least 6 week before last lecture listen to and evaluate 2 other talks studium.ma.tum.de/studium/praktikumsseminar
Going Abroad Exchange Programs ERASMUS TUMexchange Double Degree Programs (École Polytechnique, KTH Stockholm)
Going Abroad Exchange Programs ERASMUS TUMexchange Double Degree Programs (École Polytechnique, KTH Stockholm) Plan Ahead preferably during the winter term plan early, application deadlines!
International Office Carola Jumpertz Julia Cyllok studium.ma.tum.de/studium/international/outgoings international@ma.tum.de Examination Regulations October 9th, 2015
Support for Incomings housing German language courses administration authorities visa issues Julia Cyllok Examination Regulations October 9th, 2015
Courses from other Universities 1:1-Anerkennung recognition as a TUM module decision: module responsible possibly fewer credit points
Courses from other Universities 1:1-Anerkennung recognition as a TUM module decision: module responsible possibly fewer credit points Modules from other Universities mathematical: up to 18 CP minor subject: up to 9 CP master level modules different from your other modules
Leave of Absence whole semester no exam registration no thesis submission at most 21 CP
Master s Thesis often based on seminar ask your preferred advisor external thesis possible plan ahead must stay enrolled until completion
Things to Bear in Mind do not forget exam registration
Things to Bear in Mind do not forget exam registration re-registration each semester
Things to Bear in Mind do not forget exam registration re-registration each semester recognition of courses possible promotion
Things to Bear in Mind do not forget exam registration re-registration each semester recognition of courses possible promotion choice of grades? 120 CP rule
Problems and Questions?
Your Questions! Examination Regulations October 9th, 2015