Applicants who already possess a degree in any field are not eligible for admission to AFM or SFM. You are encouraged to speak directly with CPA – Ontario to discuss your next steps to achieve your designation.
Admission requirements for transfer consideration into AFM or SFM:
Individual admission average consideration from the mid-70s
Required courses
- Any Grade 12 English 4U -- A minimum grade of 75 is required
- Advanced Functions 4U -- A minimum grade of 75 is required
- Calculus and Vectors 4U -- A minimum grade of 75 is required
Recommended high school courses
- Grade 12 M Principles of Financial Accounting
- Grade 12 U Mathematics of Data Management
If you're attending a university located outside of Ontario, please review your specific admission requirements based on the study system and country you're from.
Transfer credits
If you receive an offer of admission, we'll assess you for possible transfer credit using the course outlines (syllabi) you provided. The transfer credit you receive will depend on when you took the course, the course content, and the grade you earned in the course. You can receive up to 2.0 units (equivalent to four Waterloo courses) towards your Waterloo degree. Please refer to our transfer credit policies for further information.
Program notes
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The AFM and SFM programs are not open to students who already possess an undergraduate degree, regardless of subject or discipline of major. If you have completed an undergraduate degree, consider other graduate programs available through the School of Accounting and Finance:
- The School of Accounting and Finance Admissions Assessment (SAFAA), interview, and trait assessment are required as part of the application process. We'll send you details once you have applied.
- If your first language is not English, you may need to meet our English language requirements.
For CFM, Biotech/CPA, and Math/CPA, please refer to the admission requirements located on the Waterloo website.
