Sustainability 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 Deadlines6-May-2118

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 48,000 / year

Next Intake 6-May-2118

Sustainability and Financial Management

About

Redefine the bottom line

Become a finance expert with purpose by learning to integrate people, profits, and the planet into the bottom line. Through this one-of-a-kind program, you'll fuse knowledge of accounting and financial management from Waterloo's School of Accounting and Finance with the Faculty of Environment's expertise in sustainability. Plus, you'll be able to explore careers and gain valuable skills for your career by graduating with 16 months of paid co-op work experience.

Kickstart your credentials. The Sustainability and Financial Management (SFM) program is a direct route to a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Grow your own green business. Have an idea for an environmental business or social enterprise? Take a course in green entrepreneurship. Or drop by Velocity Start @ Environment to work on your business plan with one-on-one coaching from experienced advisors.

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

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

Anticipated admission average: Individual selection from the mid-80s

Career

Your career path will depend on your interests. You might use your environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) knowledge to lead organizations toward a greener world.

You could pursue further education in a variety of areas, including a Master of Accounting (MAcc) program at Waterloo or elsewhere. You can also pursue your Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation depending on the specialization you choose after your second year. You can also choose to go directly into your career, including the following possible career options.

Accountant
Financial consultant
Sustainability analyst
ESG policy analyst
Internal auditor

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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Accessibility in the application process

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