Accounting and Financial Management admission requirements for Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) students

Program requirements

Core Mathematics with extended Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus) with a minimum final grade of 4. Core English language with a minimum final grade of 4. Minimum final overall average of 4.

General requirements

  • Successful completion of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination.
  • English as a Second Language will not satisfy the academic English course requirement.
  • University transfer credits for the HKDSE will not be considered at Waterloo.

Notes

  • The School of Accounting and Finance Admissions Assessment (SAFAA) online interview (part 1) and trait assessment (part 2) are required.
  • If your first language is not English, you may need to meet our English language requirements.
  • Are you an Ontario student taking IB courses? Admission to Waterloo is based on your Ontario Grade 12 U and M courses. If you're taking IB Math, your school will convert this course to MCV4U, MHF4U, and/or MDM4U. You can take any IB Math course and be eligible for admission as long as you receive Ontario credits for both MCV4U and MHF4U. Learn about possible transfer credit.

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