Five years, two degrees, one serious edge
Combine your interests in business and math in this unique program, and gain two degrees in the time it normally takes to earn one co-op degree.
This double degree program combines Waterloo's strength in mathematics with the business expertise of nearby Wilfrid Laurier University (walking distance from our campus).
You'll graduate with two prestigious degrees: a Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath) from Waterloo and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Laurier. Together, they give your résumé an enviable edge that will impress employers and prepare you to make your mark as a trader, analyst, executive, or entrepreneur.
Faculty:
Faculty of Mathematics
Degree:
Bachelor of Mathematics and Bachelor of Business Administration
Available as a co-op program?
Yes
Available as a regular program?
No
Available as a minor?
No
Social and academic support. Looking for an upper-year mentor? A group study session? A stress-reducing game of paintball? You’ll find it all at the Math/Business Double Degree Club.
Two years of work experience. Your five co-op work terms will give you 20 months of paid work experience — and a major advantage when you launch your career.
Co-op = relevant paid work experience
Waterloo's co-op program, the largest in North America, is an amazing way to explore potential careers, learn to interview for jobs, graduate with up to two years of valuable experience — and make money!
Sample co-op job titles
- Financial analyst
- Data analyst
- Investment banking analyst
- Marketing assistant
- Data scientist intern
- Senior accounting clerk
- Project manager assistant
- Claims process analyst
Co-op work-study sequence
Starting in second year, you'll normally alternate between school and work every four months, integrating your classroom learning with real-world experience. You can return to the same employer for a couple of work terms to gain greater knowledge and responsibility or work for different employers to get a broad range of experience.
| Year | September to December (Fall) | January to April (Winter) | May to August (Spring) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | Study | Study | Co-op |
| Second | Study | Co-op | Study |
| Third | Study | Co-op | Study |
| Fourth | Co-op | Study | Study |
| Fifth | Co-op | Study | Study |
Your first work term will be after first year (May to August 2026).
Admission requirements
Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus and Vectors
- Any Grade 12 U English
- One other 4U course
- Recommended: Grade 11 Introduction to Computer Science
Admission averages: Individual selection from the mid- to high 80s
Not studying in Ontario? Search our admission requirements.
Once you've applied, you'll need to complete the Admission Information Form as part of the application process.
We strongly encourage you to participate in the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest and/or the Euclid Mathematics Contest to enhance your admissions status. To be considered for entrance scholarships in the Faculty of Mathematics, you must write one or both of the contests. If you complete both contests, we'll use the results of the contest in which you performed best.
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