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In one of the most advanced undergraduate finance programs in the world, you’ll focus on the math behind financial markets.
Offered jointly by the Department of Pure Mathematics and the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Mathematical Finance is designed for students with elite mathematical abilities who wish to pursue finance combined with pure mathematics.
Our challenging curriculum includes courses on corporate finance, mathematical finance, asset-liability management, statistics, and forecasting. It also provides a co-op stream where students can gain up to two years of paid work experience.
This is a degree that can launch your high-flying career in banking and finance.
Gain 24 months of paid work experience through Waterloo's five-year co-op program or fast track your degree by choosing the regular system of study and graduate in four years.
Whether you’re looking for a study group or a night out with your classmates enjoying chicken wings, the Math Finance Student Association has you covered.
The Mathematical Finance program allows you to explore your interests in finance and theoretical math simultaneously.
First faculty of mathematics in North America
Earn a Bachelor of Mathematics in Mathematical Finance
Apply to Mathematics and choose Mathematical Finance as your major at the end of first year. 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.
For September 2020, participating in the Euclid Mathematics Contest is NOT required for admission or for a scholarship. You will not be penalised in any way for not participating in the Euclid this year.
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You may select advanced-stream courses for algebra, calculus, and computer science if you meet the requirements.
Note: You're encouraged to take three courses from AFM 101, AFM 102, AFM 131, ECON 101, and ECON 102 using your first-year electives to satisfy the degree requirements for Mathematical Finance.
You'll take a mix of actuarial science courses and pure math courses, with additional courses in business, economics, and accounting. With your remaining classes, you can choose electives from many of the 100 subject areas at Waterloo.
View a list of courses required for your degree.
ACTSC 372 – Corporate Finance
CS 335 - Computational Methods in Business and Finance
PMATH 451 - Measure and Integration
STAT 443 - Forecasting
Apply to Mathematics and choose this major at the end of first year
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By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout your degree, you can explore new career areas and types of employers as your career interests evolve.
You can add additional areas of expertise to your degree by including one or more of the minors available to all Waterloo students.
Waterloo Mathematical Finance graduates often pursue careers in investment banking, financial analysis, and more. They typically work in financial institutions, investment companies, and more.
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