Courses for your Business Administration and Mathematics Double Degree

First-year courses and beyond*

You may also select the advanced-stream courses for algebra, calculus, and computer science if you meet the requirements. 

September to December

  • MATH 135 – Algebra for Honours Mathematics
  • MATH 137 – Calculus 1 for Honours Mathematics
  • Choose one of:
    • CS 115 – Introduction to Computer Science 1
    • CS 135 – Designing Functional Programs
  • BUS 111W – Understanding the Business Environment**
  • ECON 120W – Introduction to Microeconomics**

January to April

  • MATH 136 – Linear Algebra 1 for Honours Mathematics
  • MATH 138 – Calculus 2 for Honours Mathematics
  • Choose one of:
    • CS 116 – Introduction to Computer Science 2
    • CS 136 – Elementary Algorithm Design and Data Abstraction
  • BUS 121W – Functional Areas of the Organization**
  • ECON 140W – Introduction to Macroeconomics**
  • One communication skills course

After first year

You'll take business and economics courses at Laurier along with math courses at Waterloo. In upper years, you can choose to specialize in both the business and mathematics components of the program.

View a list of all the courses required for your degree.

*This is a sample schedule. Courses are subject to change depending on availability each term.

**These courses are taken at nearby Wilfrid Laurier University's School of Business and Economics.

Advisors are here to help

With so much flexibility, you might have a lot of questions. We're here to help! If you're applying for admission, contact our Faculty of Math recruitment co-ordinator.

Once you're a Waterloo student, you'll have access to academic advisors who can help you

  • choose your courses,
  • select minors and specializations,
  • ensure that you're meeting the requirements for your degree, and more.

Next steps