Computing and Financial Management at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Leads to the Bachelor of Computing and Financial Management. Develop the know-how, networks, and experience to land a career in computer science or finance — or both. Combine your interdisciplinary studies with six co-op work terms in areas such as software development, banking, investments, risk management, or insurance. You'll gain expertise in two majors (computer science and finance) and become a valuable asset to any technology-dependent organization — especially in the ever-evolving financial technology industry. Offered as a co-op programme only.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and the School of Accounting and Finance | Study mode: co-op | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Most of your required courses will be in Computer Science and Accounting and Financial Management, along with foundational courses in Mathematics. Sample upper-year courses include Derivative Securities, Fixed Income Securities, Financial Data Analytics, Introduction to Machine Learning, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in finance, investment, and technology. They often work in banks, consulting companies, and technology companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario applicants: Six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including Any Grade 12 U English (minimum final grade of 75% is required); Advanced Functions; Calculus and Vectors; One other Grade 12 U course; Admission averages: Individual selection from the low to mid-90s; Recommended courses: Introduction to Computer Science; Principles of Financial Accounting; For all students; The Admission Information Form is required for admission; Participation in the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest and/or the Euclid Contest is not required for admission, but writing one of these contests is required for some scholarships offered by the Faculty of Mathematics. How to apply: Apply directly to Computing and Financial Management on your application.

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.

First-year students are admitted for the September (fall) term only. Terms: fall (September to December), winter (January to April), spring (May to August). Part-time, online, post-degree and non-degree studies can start in the winter, spring or fall term.

Applications for September 2027 entry close on 1 February 2027 for programs other than Engineering (documents due 15 February 2027) and on 15 January 2027 for Engineering programs other than Architecture (documents due 1 February 2027). International students have the same deadlines. Full-time applicants apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).

Part-time, online, post-degree and non-degree studies: winter 2027 applications close 30 October 2026 for degree and non-degree (13 November 2026 for post-degree); spring 2027 applications close 26 February 2027 for degree and non-degree (12 March 2027 for post-degree). Optometry closes 12 November 2026 and Pharmacy closes 6 January 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/how-to-apply

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