The decisions that shape organizations, industries and careers rarely have simple answers. They demand deeper expertise, stronger judgement and the ability to see what others might miss.
At Waterloo’s School of Accounting and Finance (SAF), our graduate programs prepare you for that next level. Learn alongside leading researchers, industry experts and ambitious professionals as you challenge your thinking, broaden your perspective and turn knowledge into action.
Go beyond knowing more. Learn to see more, question more and make decisions that carry weight.
40+ years
of graduate and CPA success.
10,000+
SAF alumni making an impact across 38 countries.
Industry & research
Learn from researchers and experienced industry leaders.
Career-relevant
Apply advanced knowledge to complex, real-world problems.
Master of Accounting (MAcc)
Go further than CPA ready.
Take the next step toward the CPA designation through Ontario's largest MAcc program, backed by more than 40 years of graduate and CPA success.
Master of Taxation (MTax)
Build expertise in a highly specialized field.
Develop advanced taxation expertise and judgement to navigate evolving legislation, complex transactions and increasingly sophisticated business decisions.
Graduate Diploma in Accounting (GDip)
A new pathway toward the CPA profession.
Pending final University of Waterloo and provincial approvals, the Graduate Diploma in Accounting is expected to be offered in 2027.
Coming soon
Master of Quantitative Finance
Finance driven by mathematics and data.
Develop the quantitative, analytical and computational expertise to tackle complex financial problems in a data-driven world.
PhD in Accounting
Don't just study what we know. Add to it.
Conduct original research alongside leading scholars, contribute new knowledge and prepare for a career in research and academia.
Graduate education isn't simply about knowing more.
It's about knowing what matters, asking better questions, seeing what others miss and having the judgement to make decisions when the answer isn't obvious.
Whatever path you choose, Waterloo SAF is designed to take your thinking, expertise and career further.
