Crunch numbers. Calculate odds. Create career success.
The world of finance requires professionals with strong mathematical and analytical skills. You’ll hone them both in this challenging program — one of just a handful across the country recognized by the CFA Institute.
Whether you choose to specialize in Chartered Financial Analyst or Professional Risk Management, you’ll study a mix of mathematics, finance, accounting, and economics — giving you the perfect foundation for a career in banking, investment management, or risk management.
Meanwhile, if you opt for the co-op program, you’ll graduate with two years of paid work experience on your résumé.
Program highlights
- Social and academic support. Through the Financial Analysis and Risk Management Students Association (FARMSA), you’ll find the knowledge, tools, and networks you need to thrive within the financial services industry.
- Earn a CFA or PRM. Graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams or to pursue other professional designations, such as Professional Risk Manager (PRM) or Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute.
- Available as a regular or co-op program
- Graduate with a Bachelor of Mathematics
- Offered by the Faculty of Mathematics
Many of the business industry’s most sought-after positions require the mathematical and risk management skills that this program combines.
What will you learn?
First-year courses
During your first year, you'll take a mix of foundational courses in Mathematics, Computer Science, and communications.
In your upper years, you'll take courses in statistics, finance, accounting, and business.
Learn more about the courses you'll take for your degree.
Customize your degree
In your third year, you'll be able to choose the Chartered Financial Analyst Specialization or Professional Risk Management Specialization.
Once you're a student, advisors can help you explore which minors or specializations may fit into your plans.
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"I really value the wide range of courses I've taken and skills I've learned. The program is also very flexible, I've been able to study the topics of interest to me and customize my degree to suit the career path I want."Leslie, fourth-year Math/Financial Analysis and Risk Management student"Co-op has been instrumental for me not only to get valuable work experience, but also an unforgettable experience for me to explore different careers and paths!"Erik, fourth-year Math/Financial Analysis and Risk Management studentAdmission 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
- Grade 11 Introduction to Computer Science is recommended
Admission averages: Individual selection from the 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. As well, to be considered for entrance scholarships in the Faculty of Mathematics, you must write one or both of the contests. If you complete both, we'll use your higher grade.
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Questions about courses, programs, requirements, or careers?
Please contact our Faculty of Mathematics recruitment coordinator who can answer any questions you have.
