Accounting and Financial Management admission requirements for Ontario high school students
Program requirements
- Any Grade 12 U English -- 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
Admission average
- Mid-80s
- Learn how we calculate your admission average.
Recommended high school courses
The following courses can be helpful background for your studies; however, it will not impact your likelihood of admission if you do not take these courses.
- Grade 12 M Principles of Financial Accounting
- Grade 12 U Mathematics of Data Management
General requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses, including all required courses.
- Grade 12 U or M courses must be completed through schools that are accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
- Admission averages depend on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available. The range listed above is based on previous years.
Notes
- You can apply either to Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) or Sustainability and Financial Management (SFM), but not both. If you're interested in other financial management programs, you can apply to Computing and Financial Management and/or Science and Financial Management in addition to your AFM or SFM application.
- If your first language is not English, you may need to meet our English language requirements.
Next steps
- Learn about courses, co-op, and customizing your degree in the Accounting and Financial Management program.
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