Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management

    Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 21,174 / per year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management

    About

    Future quant? Develop strong mathematical and analytical skills for the financial industry.

    Enter the fascinating and lucrative world of finance with this challenging and prestigious program. You’ll learn how to implement statistical and mathematical methods to understand and forecast financial market behaviour.

    Take advantage of co-op work terms which can build your professional network and open doors for your career.

    Accredited by the Professional Risk Managers’ International Association (PRIMA), and one of only a handful across Canada recognized by the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute, this program will give you a competitive edge in financial analysis and risk management careers.

    You’ll take courses in mathematics, statistics, and computer science with corporate finance, micro and macroeconomics, and other business-related courses to build a well-rounded résumé.

    Graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the CFA exams or to pursue other professional designations, such as Professional Risk Manager (PRM) or Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Mathematic

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission 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 mid-80s

    Not studying in Ontario? Search our admission requirements.

    There are supplementary information forms, including the Admission Information Form, which are required for admission. We'll email you detailed instructions once we receive your application.

    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.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 63
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    Career

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    21,174 / per year
    Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management
    University of Waterloo
    University of Waterloo
    Canada

    Canada, Waterloo