BComm (Honours) Actuarial Mathematics (Business) at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The actuarial profession involves the application of mathematical disciplines; particularly probability, statistics and risk theory, to real life financial problems involving future uncertainty. The analysis involved helps people and organizations plan for and reduce financial risk in diverse areas such as life, health, disability, property and casualty insurance, annuities, pension plans and employee benefit plans.

Faculty: Asper School of Business | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time, co-op option | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The establishment of the Warren Centre for Actuarial Studies and Research as a part of the Asper School of Business makes it possible to continue and enhance the tradition of excellence which has distinguished the university’s actuarial program. Students pursuing the actuarial mathematics major have access to business and management-oriented courses.

Career pathways

The Actuarial Mathematics Major is a dynamic and compelling program that prepares students to become professional actuaries or engage in post-graduate studies. Careers for recent graduates include: technical, business, and organizational positions with life, health, and property/casualty insurers

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Application information

Entry requirements

Manitoba high school direct entry: minimum average of 85% over English 40S, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S and two academic 40S courses, with no less than 70% in each course. To declare the Actuarial Mathematics major, you first have to be accepted to the Bachelor of Commerce program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall term (classes begin 9 September 2026), Winter term (classes begin 7 January 2027); Direct Entry application deadlines are also published for Summer 2026 and Summer 2027 entry.

Direct Entry deadlines for Fall 2026: Music January 15, 2026; Diploma in Agriculture March 1, 2026 (international) and May 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); University 1 May 1, 2026 (international) and August 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); all other Direct Entry programs March 1, 2026. Early application deadline for Fall 2026 was December 1, 2025.

Direct Entry deadlines for Winter 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science October 1, 2026; University 1 international applicants October 1, 2026; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents December 1, 2026. Summer 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science February 1, 2027; University 1 international February 1, 2027; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents April 1, 2027.

Undergraduate application fee: $100 for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees; $130 for international students; non-refundable. Pay online by Visa or MasterCard, or through Convera or PayMyTuition (5 to 10 business days to process). Apply through the UM undergraduate application portal at apply.umanitoba.ca. Deadlines vary by program and both the application and fee must be received by the deadline. A non-refundable $2,000 CAD tuition deposit is required from students needing a Provincial Attestation Letter.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.umanitoba.ca/apply

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