Set yourself apart in a competitive marketplace
Develop the know-how, networks, and experience to land a career in computer science or finance – or both. Combine your interdisciplinary studies with six co-op work terms in areas such as software development, banking, investments, risk management, or insurance.
You'll gain expertise in two majors (computer science and finance) and become a valuable asset to any technology-dependent organization – especially in the ever-evolving financial technology industry.
As part of Computing and Financial Management (CFM), you'll study in two of Waterloo’s powerhouse institutions: the School of Accounting and Finance, where you’ll learn to understand sophisticated concepts of modern financial management, and the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science, where you’ll acquire the skills to develop and maintain financial software.
By the time you graduate, you'll be armed with the know-how, the networks, and the co-op experience to land a career in computer science or finance — or both.
Program highlights
- Build an awesome résumé. Because you’ll be alternating between classroom learning and co-op work terms, you’ll gain two full years of work experience and graduate with an impressive résumé.
- Add more credentials. Aiming to work in in the investment industry? A CFM degree provides a direct route to a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
- Offered as a co-op program only
- Graduate with a Bachelor of Computing and Financial Management (BCFM)
- Offered by the Faculty of Mathematics and the School of Accounting and Finance
What will you learn?
First-year courses
During your first year, you'll take Computer Science, Accounting and Financial Management, and foundational Mathematics courses.
Learn more about courses you'll take for your Computing and Financial Management degree.
Customize your degree
You can add an additional area of expertise by including one of the minors available to all Waterloo students.
If you're interested in a minor, be sure to check with your academic advisor who can help you plan your courses.
Get tips from Waterloo students
Join our monthly newsletter for tips such as choosing a university program, life at Waterloo, and finances.
Contact a student ambassador
Ask a Faculty of Mathematics student about their program, classes, getting involved on campus, and more!
Admission requirements
Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including
- Any Grade 12 U English (minimum final grade of 75% is required)
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus and Vectors
- One other Grade 12 U course
Recommended: Introduction to Computer Science, Principles of Financial Accounting
Admission averages: Individual selection from the low to mid-90s
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.
Connect with us
Questions about courses, programs, requirements, careers?
Please email Heather Shaw, our Computing and Financial Management program manager who can answer any questions you have.
