Professional Master’s Programme Modern Methods in Teaching Mathematics

Programme of study Modern Methods in Teaching Mathematics (in Romanian)
Degree Awarded Professional master’s degree in Mathematics
Standard duration of studies
(Number of ECTS Credits)
2 years (4 semesters)
120 ECTS
Type of Study Full-time enrolment
Higher Education Institution Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Faculty / Department Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science / Department of Mathematics
Phone +40 264 405300, int. 5244
E-mail math@ubbcluj.ro
Website www.cs.ubbcluj.ro
Contact Person Prof. dr. Andrei Mărcuș, andrei.marcus@ubbcluj.ro
Programme Objectives This master’s programme aims to broaden students’ knowledge and enhance their competence in both Mathematics and Mathematics education
Target Group Bachelor’s degree graduates in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Economics.
Admission Graduate student recruitment is based on a competitive process. For candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or Economic Informatics, admission is determined by the overall undergraduate GPA (calculated over three or four years) and a personal portfolio. For candidates from other fields, admission is based on the grade obtained in a written test (see the curriculum here) and a personal portfolio.
Description of Study Core Courses Offered by the Programme:

  • Special Topics in Algebra
  • Special Topics in Geometry
  • Special Topics in Mathematical Analysis
  • Special Topics in Numerical Analysis and Approximation
  • Special Topics in Applied Mathematics
  • Special Topics in Mechanics and Astronomy
  • Using Mathematical Software for Teaching
  • Computer Aided Training
  • Ethics and Academic Integrity
  • Practical training conducted in companies or educational institutions
Final Examinations Dissertation
Gained Abilities and Skills
  • Rigorous analytical thinking
  • Academic writing and presentation
  • Teaching
Academic Credentials and Professional Opportunities Education: teacher of Mathematics in secondary schools and high schools.
Industry: Roles in data science, finance, software development, cryptography, and more.
Government & Policy: Statistical analysis, modelling, and forecasting.