Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Leads to the Bachelor of Mathematics in Math/Chartered Professional Accountancy. In the only accounting program in Canada to lead to a math degree, you’ll gain all the fundamentals of an outstanding accounting education —plus you’ll take a deep dive into mathematics. Accountants are increasingly dependent on computer technology, statistical procedures for auditing and forecasting, and mathematical techniques, such as operations research. You can combine an optional specialization in data analytics or finance with in-depth studies in accounting, economics, and business. Offered as a co-op programme only.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics | Study mode: co-op | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

You'll take a variety of courses in statistics, finance, business, and accounting. Sample upper-year courses include Quantitative Foundations for Finance, Personal Financial Planning, Business Strategy, Risk Management.

Career pathways

Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy graduates often pursue careers in accountancy, financial analysis, and consulting. They typically work for insurance companies, financial institutions, auditing companies, and more.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario applicants: Six Grade 12U and/or M courses including Advanced Functions; Calculus and Vectors; Any Grade 12U English; One other 4U course; Admission averages: Individual selection from the mid-80s; Recommended courses: Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer Science; Grade 12 M 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 Mathematics 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 this program 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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