CFM is the only program-of-its-kind in Canada to offer interdisciplinary study in computer science and finance.
Computing and Financial Management (CFM) combines two majors, one in computer science and one in finance, into one unique degree with the goal of training future professionals to solve technological and financial problems facing today's society. CFM is a co-op-only program which offers students the opportunity to work five-to-six, four-month work terms in relevant real-life work in financial technology roles.
Our students take courses to design, develop, and analyze computer systems and software; how to manage money and make financial decisions through modelling, analysis and strategic planning; and how to combine these two areas to solve financial technology-related problems. Students will take courses offered by the Cheriton School of Computer Science, the Faculty of Mathematics, the School of Accounting and Finance, and the Faculty of Arts. Courses from the School of Accounting and Finance will give them the educational background and know-how to write the CFA Level 1 exam to pursue their Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and a background in technology and finance will allow them to pursue multi-varied graduate studies.
CFM graduates earn a unique Bachelor of Computing and Financial Management (BCFM) degree.
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Winners of the Equity Research Challenge open TSX Market
Student winners of this year’s Equity Research Challenge (ERC) cashed in on their prize by participating in the TSX opening ceremonies for the Toronto Stock Exchange on Thursday morning, March 28th, with the winning students ringing the opening bell.
Professor Yuying Li warns banks and investment firms to expect the unexpected
While her expertise is managing risk, the University of Waterloo computer science professor specializes in how to avoid huge losses on the stock market when random events hit unexpectedly.
CFM and the CFA Institute Research Challenge
The CFA Society Toronto has selected a student team from the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF), including Anqi Wang (CFM ’13), for the fourth year in a row to compete in the Local Finals of the CFA Institute Research Challenge.