Accounting and Financial Management

University of Waterloo

Canada, Waterloo

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University of Waterloo

Canada , Waterloo

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines8-Mar-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 48,000 / year

Next Intake 8-Mar-2023

Accounting and Financial Management

About

Lead the change. Shape the future.

Disruptive technologies are revolutionizing business. To compete, it's not enough to have a foundation in accounting and finance. You also need a broad understanding of technology, business analytics, sustainability, and innovation.

That's why you'll study at the intersections of accounting, finance, and business while immersing yourself in diverse topics that give you the flexibility to design your unique pathway. Dive into collaborative, problem-based courses, then apply your learning to the real world through co-op work terms and co- and extra-curricular experiences. By cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset and leading-edge financial expertise, you'll be ready to positively impact global economies with new perspectives and solutions.

Pro qualifications. An AFM degree provides a direct route to a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Complete our Master of Accounting (MAcc) program and you'll also get advanced standing for the Chartered Business Valuators (CBV) professional designation.
Top-level accreditation. Our School of Accounting and Finance has received the highest level of national accreditation through CPA Canada, as well as accreditation through the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.

Disciplines

Faculty of Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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 (minimum final grade of 75% is required)
Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 75% is required)
Completion of the SAF Admissions Assessment (SAFAA)

Recommended courses: Principles of Financial Accounting, Mathematics of Data Management

Admission average: Individual selection from the mid-80s

Career

What can you do with a degree in Accounting and Financial Management?

If you complete both the AFM and the eight-month Master of Accounting (MAcc) programs, you eliminate the need to take the two-year CPA Professional Education Program. Instead, you can proceed directly to the CPA Final Exam (CFE) as soon as you graduate.

As an Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) graduate, you'll build an impactful career innovating new business models, advancing social and environmental responsibility, and leading organizations to create positive, long-term change.

Graduates often pursue careers in finance, accountancy, consulting, and auditing to kickstart their careers. As AFM grads progress through their careers, they commonly work in consulting, finance, and accounting in banks, business advisory firms, insurance companies, and more.

Recent graduates

Senior accountant – KPMG
Financial consultant – Investors Group
Senior auditor – Royal Bank Financial Group
Program manager – Sun Life Financial
Sustainability analyst – GFL Environmental
Banking analyst – Euro Pacific Canada

Learn about the future of careers in business.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 48,000 / year

How to Apply

If you plan to be a full-time Waterloo student, you'll apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), which handles applications to each of Ontario's universities.

Applying through the OUAC means that you'll apply and/or submit grades to the OUAC instead of multiple Ontario universities. OUAC will send your information to each Ontario university you apply to.

Ontario high school students

If you're currently registered in an Ontario high school, you'll apply using the OUAC 101 application and your high school will send your grade information to us.

All other students

You'll use the OUAC 105 application for full-time studies and you'll need to arrange for your transcripts to be sent to us.

If you're interested in part-time or online studies, there is a separate application process.

Be sure to apply by the application deadline (February 1 for most programs).

Within two weeks of receiving your application from the OUAC, we'll email you with your Waterloo student number and any actions you might need to take.

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