Mathematics of Internet

Education facts

Code: MAA507

The course aims to provide students with knowledge of key mathematical ideas, concepts, methods, algorithms and computational tools behind the success of the Internet and Internet-based technologies, and to explain the basic mathematical concepts and techniques with concrete examples of applications in modern information and Internet technologies and other technology and society. The course will also provide training in logical and algorithmic thinking, and in mathematical modeling and computational techniques of particular importance for applications in the Internet and information technology, as well as the ability for independent analysis of mathematical problems and models used in Internet and database technologies.

Entry requirements

At least totally 120 credits in the engineering, natural sciences, business administration or economics areas including Discrete Mathematics, 7.5 credits, Basic Vector Algebra, 7.5 credits, and either Programming, 7.5 credits, or Numerical Methods with MATLAB, 7.5 credits, or 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.

• Mathematics of Internet

  Mälardalen University

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 28 March 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %