Future students

Two majors. One degree. 

Computing and Financial Management (CFM) at Waterloo is the only program of its kind in Canada that combines studies in computer science and finance to prepare you for the fast-growing, trillion-dollar Financial Technology (FinTech) industry. 

FinTech is the new innovative technology that aims to change the way we use traditional financial methods or services, such as completing mobile banking or reviewing financial portfolios via a smartphone. More and more banks are partnering with FinTech start-ups to change the way they deliver customer service to their clients. The industry is looking to hire job-ready graduates with the means to combine their knowledge in both finance and technology. CFM graduates are prepared to meet these demands with their unique combination of studies.

CFM is a community-based program. You'll have the support of a dedicated advisor as well as a small community of students to support your studies. 

• Available as a co-op program
• There are 40 courses for this degree
• Graduate with a Bachelor of Computing and Financial Management program

How does the CFM program work? 

You'll take an equal amount of computer science courses and finance courses to fit in two majors within one degree. Out of 40 courses, you'll take 36 required courses with the option to choose 4 general electives. CFM is a structured program designed to prepare you for financial technology. 

If you're interested in CFM but are new to computer science and finance, find our resources to increase your knowledge before you apply. You may want to know simply what finance is!

See full courses in our undergraduate calendar.  

Sample co-op and careers

Since you will major in both computer science and finance, you will have the skills and know-how to work in technology, finance, and/or financial technology roles. Our students commonly work as analysts, auditors, developers, engineers, and programmers while on co-op and full time.