First-year courses and beyond
You may also select advanced-stream courses for algebra, calculus, and computer science if you meet the requirements. Details will be sent during course selection in June.
September to December
January to April
This is a sample schedule. Courses or when a course is offered may change depending on availability.
After first year
You'll take a variety of upper-year courses in statistics, finance, business, and accounting. With your remaining classes, you can choose electives from many of the 100 subject areas at Waterloo.
Sample upper-year courses
AMATH 350 – Differential Equations for Business and Economics
STAT 334 – Probability Models for Business and Accounting
MATBUS 470 – Derivatives
MATBUS 471 – Fixed Income Securities
MATBUS 472 – Risk Management
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
- Overview of Waterloo's Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management program.
- Download a Faculty of Mathematics brochure.
