Bachelor of Mathematics in Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Honours)

University of Waterloo

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 resume. 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.