Applied Matrix Analysis

Education facts

Code: MAA704

The course provides broad knowledge of applications of matrices and of the essential tools of matrix analysis in various areas of engineering and natural sciences. The basic concepts and methods of importance for further study is explained with practical examples from finance, economics, statistics, discrete mathematics and related models from energy, environment and resource optimization, systems analysis, automatic control, computer science and information technology. In addition to training in logical and geometric thinking and the modeling and computing with matrices of particular importance for applications, as well as the capacity for independent analysis and solution of mathematical problems and models is trained.

Entry requirements

At least totally 120 credits in the engineering, natural sciences, business administration or economics areas including Basic Calculus Continuation Course, 7.5 credits, of which 3.5 credits must be completed at the beginning of the course, and Basic Vector Algebra, 7.5 credits, of which 5 credits must be completed at the beginning of the course, or the equivalent. In addition, Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3 and English course 6 or English level 2 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Applied Matrix Analysis

  Mälardalen University

  Start date: 9 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %