MATHEMATICS BUSINESS
AND ACCOUNTING
Faculty of Mathematics
ADMISSIONS 2015 » UWATERLOO.CA » UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
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MATH BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING » MATHBUS.UWATERLOO.CA
math + business:
today’s formula
for success!
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Prepare yourself!
Experience the
Waterloo competitive
advantage in one of the
Faculty of Mathematics’
elite Business and
Accounting programs.
Now more than ever, employers are searching
for university graduates with the analytical,
quantitative, and technical skills necessary
to lead them through the information age.
Graduates from our Math Business and
Accounting programs can look forward
to a rewarding career in some of the very
best* jobs in today’s marketplace, including:
» Mathematician
» Statistician
» Actuary
» Computer Systems Analyst
» Economist
» Accountant
*According to the Wall Street Journal Online list of best jobs for 2014, based
on income, job outlook, working environment, stress, and physical demands.
Waterloo’s Math Business
and Accounting students
are high-performing
professionals who are
constantly in demand
as co-op employees.
– SEAN BAILEY, PARTNER – AUDIT, KPMG
A Comparison of our Mathematics Business and Accounting Programs
MATHEMATICS/
FINANCIAL
ANALYSIS AND
RISK MANAGEMENT
(MATH/FARM)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MANAGEMENT (ITM),
MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS
(ME) AND MATHEMATICAL
OPTIMIZATION (MO)
MATHEMATICS/
CHARTERED
PROFESSIONAL
ACCOUNTANCY
(MATH/CPA)
DOUBLE DEGREE
PROGRAMS
(BBA/BMATH
AND BBA/BCS)
MATHEMATICS/
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(MATH/BUS)
Co-op and regular
Co-op and regular
Co-op only
Co-op only
Co-op and regular
4 2/3 years (co-op),
3 2/3 years (regular)
4 2/3 years (co-op), 3 2/3 years (regular)
4 1/3 years + 2/3 year for MAcc
5 years
4 2/3 years (co-op),
3 2/3 years (regular)
Total academic terms
8
8
8 + 2 for MAcc
10
8
Number of work terms
6
6
4
5
6
40
40
42
52
40
4 or 5
3 or 4
2
4
4
90
60
55
60 BBA/BMath; 50 BBA/BCS
60
Honours BMath (co-op or regular)
Honours BMath (co-op or regular)
Honours Co-op BMath
(leads to optional MAcc)
Honours Co-op BMath
(Waterloo) or BCS (Waterloo)
and Honours BBA (WLU)
Honours BMath
(co-op or regular)
System of study
Total length of program
Number of courses
Number of elective courses
Approximate number of spaces
Degrees earned
MATHEMATICS/FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND RISK MANAGEMENT » MATHBUS.UWATERLOO.CA
Turn a BMath degree in Financial
Analysis or in Risk Management at
Waterloo into your greatest asset.
Portfolio Optimization
Financial Statement Analysis
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
» Financial Analyst
» Quantitative Analyst
» Pricing Analyst
» Internal Auditor
» Market Risk Manager
» Asset/Liability Manager
» Credit Risk Manager
Pursue the new Chartered Professional Accountant* (CPA)
designation in the most technologically advanced accounting
program in Canada.
*The School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) is nationally accredited under the
new Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) National Accreditation Standards.
SAF graduates who complete both the Math/CPA and MAcc programs can tailor
a direct pathway to the CPA designation.
»Financial analysts use data and information in
a company’s financial statements for investment,
valuation, management compensation, capital
budgeting and other economic decisions.
» Junior Credit Risk Analyst, Canadian
Tire Corporation Limited, Welland
» Quantitative Research & Trading
Operations, Systematic Alpha
Management LLC, New York
Routes to a professional CPA designation
for Waterloo Math/CPA students
» Financial Analyst, China Pacific Insurance
(Group) Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
Both of the following routes provide you with all the academic course
work currently required to pursue a professional CPA designation:
» Research Analyst, Ontario Ministry
of Finance, Toronto
Mathematics/CPA
Program
»
INCLUDES
OR
up to 16 months
of co-op work
experience approved
by CPA Ontario*
»
Master of Accounting (MAcc) Degree (8-month program)
CPA Core
Modules 1 and 2
»
CPA Electives
1 and 2
»
CPA Capstone
Modules 1 and 2
Questions?
»
»
Common Final
Examination
(CFE)
»
CPA
Designation
CPA Professional Education Program (2-year program)
Complete no less than 30 months of relevant practical work experience. (Details available through CPA Ontario in 2014)
Contact
Peter Balka, BSc, MSc
Mathematics/Chartered
Professional Accountancy
Program Director
» Automated Trading System Developer,
Eversun Software Corporation,
Burnaby, BC
peter.balka@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 35546
or visit: mathbus.uwaterloo.ca
MATHEMATICS/CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY » MATHBUS.UWATERLOO.CA
The School of Accounting and Finance is nationally accredited by CPA Canada.
As a result, Math/CPA students will:
»have the opportunity to gain up to 16 months of CPA approved work
experience through co-op work terms
» be exempt from the CPA Professional Education Program upon completion
of the 8-month Masters of Accounting (MAcc) program at Waterloo
Be part of the Accounting and Finance Living-Learning
Community at Waterloo
Learning at Waterloo can take place in many environments beyond the classroom.
As a Math/CPA student, you’ll be invited to join our Living-Learning Community
(LLC) in the Village 1 Residence, where you’ll be able to:
»meet and connect with professors, staff, and fellow
accounting students in a residence setting
»participate in academic and social events organized
by senior accounting students
For more information, visit the LLC website at
uwaterloo.ca/housing/living-learning.
COOL COURSES
Advanced Financial Accounting
Regression and Forecasting
Models in Finance
Commercial and Business Law
for Mathematics Students
Leadership, Communication,
and Collaboration
GRADS AT WORK
» C.F.O. and Treasurer, The Catalyst Capital
Group Inc., Toronto
»Selecting the financial analysis specialization
will help you prepare for the highly desirable
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation,
administered by the Chartered Financial Analyst
Institute (CFAI). For more information about
this designation, visit the CFAI website at
cfainstitute.org.
Risk Management
»Many of the business industry’s most soughtafter positions require the mathematical and risk
management skills that this program provides.
The increasing focus on credit, operational,
market, and financial risk management means
graduates from this program will have a wide
range of career opportunities.
»Selecting the risk management specialization
will help you prepare for the valued Professional
Risk Manager (PRM) designation, offered
through the Professional Risk Manager’s
International Association (PRMIA). For more
information about this designation, visit
prmia.org.
Students considering a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation should
be aware of all CPA requirements, which can be found at cpaontario.ca
Experience the Waterloo accounting advantage
Choose between:
Financial Analysis
CO-OP STUDENTS AT WORK
Math/CPA is the only accounting program in Canada leading to a Bachelor
of Mathematics (BMath) degree. You’ll acquire a strong background in the
mathematical field of your choice, complemented by equally focused studies
in accounting, economics, and business-related topics.
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Risk Management
Questions?
Contact
Brent Matheson, MBA, CFA
Mathematics/Financial
Analysis and Risk Management
Program Director
brent.matheson@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 37212
or visit: mathbus.uwaterloo.ca
»FARMSA (Financial Analysis and Risk
Management Student Association) is a studentrun association whose goal is to provide
knowledge, tools and networks needed to
obtain the CFA, CFP and PRM designations.
uwfarmsa.uwaterloo.ca
A CFA designation is the de facto
meal ticket in our profession.
– TOM BOWMAN, CFAI PRESIDENT AND CEO
» Deputy Marketing Director, Bihua
Technology, Beijing
» Chartered Accountant, Collins
Barrow LLP, Nepean
» C.E.O., Dandelion Capital Limited, Hong Kong
CO-OP STUDENTS AT WORK
Investing in your future
» Staff Accountant, KPMG, Toronto
Our graduates claim that the Math/CPA program pays for itself over and over
again. Like other professional programs, Math/CPA has higher tuition fees beyond
first year, so you’ll want to budget accordingly. For more information on tuition
fees and planning your finances, visit uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/financing.
» Junior Accountant, Julie Phillips CGA,
St. Jacobs
» Transfer Pricing Team,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Hong Kong
» Treasury Accounting, Nexen Inc., Calgary, AB
CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE UNIVERSITY OF
WATERLOO TEAM B
for placing 13th overall
and 2nd in Quant, at the
2014 Rotman International
Trading Competition.
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mathematics/
financial analysis and
risk management
MATH/CPA
Fixed Income Securities
MATH/FARM
mathematics/chartered
professional accountancy
COOL COURSES
MATHEMATICS/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION » MATHBUS.UWATERLOO.CA
business
administration
double degree
programs
COOL COURSES
Corporate Finance 1
Differential Equations
for Business and Economics
Entrepreneurial Finance
Introduction to Marketing Management
»Business Administration (BBA) at Laurier and Mathematics
(BMath) at Waterloo
Where to apply: Waterloo or Laurier?
We recommend that you apply to both universities to maximize your chance
of admission. The academic programs are identical, regardless of which university
you call home. You’re awarded scholarships, assigned residence, and provided
access to the co-op process at your home institution.
Both Double Degree programs
allow you to specialize in one of the
following business options at Laurier:
»Accounting
»Brand Communication
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMS » MATHBUS.UWATERLOO.CA
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»Entrepreneurship
»Finance
»Financial Planning
»Human Resource Management
»Insurance and Risk Management
»Marketing
For BBA/BMath, you may choose
one of the following majors offered
by the Faculty of Mathematics
at Waterloo:
»Actuarial Science
»Applied Mathematics
»Combinatorics and Optimization
»Mathematical Finance
»Operations Research
» Infrastructure Engineer, CIBC, Toronto
Questions?
» Sr. Financial Analyst, Citigroup Inc., New York
Contact
Keith Freeland, PhD
BBA/BMath Program Director
» Web Developer, Canada Law Book Inc., Aurora
keith.freeland@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567 ext. 33356
For BBA/BMath, visit:
mathbus.uwaterloo.ca
For BBA/BCS, visit:
cs.uwaterloo.ca/bbabcs
COOL COURSES
Mathematics of Finance
Marketing Management
Business Policy
Algorithms
GRADS AT WORK
»Statistics
» Antilaundry Money Adjudicator,
BMO Bank of Montreal, Toronto
For BBA/BCS, students may elect to follow a Software Engineering Option.
MATH/BUS
» Risk Analyst, Genworth Financial
Canada, Oakville
»Pure Mathematics
»Supply Chain Management
mathematics/
business
administration
GRADS AT WORK
Fast track your way to the top by simultaneously earning 2 degrees
from 2 outstanding universities in these double degree programs.
»Business Administration (BBA) at Wilfrid Laurier University
(Laurier) and Computer Science (BCS) at Waterloo
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» Bonds Trader,
Barclays Capital, New York
» Chief Technology Officer,
IntelliGauge Inc., Toronto
» Investment Analyst,
Ontario Teachers’ Pension
Plan, North York
» Product Manager,
Sharethrough Inc., San Francisco
» Human Resources Manager, MKS Inc., Waterloo
CO-OP STUDENTS AT WORK
» Investment Analyst, CIR Realtors, Calgary
» Project Coordinator, BlackBerry Applications,
BlackBerry, Waterloo
Questions?
Contact
Peter Blake, BMath, CA
Mathematics/Business
Administration
Program Director
peter.blake@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 31074
or visit: mathbus.uwaterloo.ca
» Treasury Credit Analyst, TD Bank Financial
Group, Toronto
» HR Planning, Department of Foreign Affairs
and International Trade, Gatineau
mathematical
optimization
MO
Mathematical Optimization quantifies complex management
problems in business and government using mathematical models.
Optimal solutions can then be identified by applying sophisticated
computing techniques to these models. Graduates trained in such
sophisticated mathematical methods in business are in high demand.
MO starts in second year. Students who wish to enroll in MO should
apply for first-year entry to our Math/Bus program. All students
admitted to the Math/Bus program will have the opportunity to
select MO in their second year.
» Business Systems Analyst,
TD Bank Financial Group, Toronto
Questions?
» Junior Economist,
Industry Canada, Ottawa
Contact
Bertrand Guenin, PhD
Mathematical Optimization
Program Director
» Software Developer,
Systems Logic.NET, Brantford
» Accounting Assistant,
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Beijing
In operation for over 40 years, the Math/Bus
program has graduated more than 1,800
students and has well-established ties
with industry, capitalizing on its partnership
with Wilfrid Laurier University’s School
of Business & Economics.
» Accounting Assistant, Grand Most, Hong Kong
CO-OP STUDENTS AT WORK
» Marketing Analyst,
Niro Ceramic Group, Malaysia
Use your analytical know-how to
solve problems in a rapidly changing
technological business environment.
bguenin@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 33641
or visit: mathbus.uwaterloo.ca
COOL COURSES
Supply Chain Management
Computational Discrete Optimization
Strategic Management of Technology
Computer Simulation of
Complex Systems
COMPUTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT » CFM.UWATERLOO.CA
mathematical
economics
ME
PROFESSIONAL
RECOGNITION
computing
and financial
management
THE CFM PROGRAM IS
ACCREDITED BY CIPS,
CANADA’S ASSOCIATION
Questions?
OF I.T. PROFESSIONALS,
AND IS A MEMBER OF
Contact
Surya Banerjee
Mathematical Economics
Program Director
surya.banerjee@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 39120
or visit: mathbus.uwaterloo.ca
THE CFA UNIVERSITY
RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Bachelor of Computing and
COOL COURSES
Applied Real Analysis
Financial Management (BCFM)
Environmental Economics
Learn advanced mathematical methods and help
solve real-world problems in the field of economics.
In modern-day economics, a thorough understanding of
mathematics has become a vital tool for success. In this
exciting program offered jointly by the Faculty of Mathematics
and the Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts,
students can prepare for a dynamic career in government and
industry by combining studies in economics and mathematics.
Econometrics
What is Computing and Financial Management?
Forecasting
In CFM, you’ll develop expertise in both computer science (using
technology to solve real-world problems) and finance (the science
of managing money). The financial industry needs professionals
who understand complicated business and financial management
concepts and know how to design and create the software tools
that get the job done. Know both and you’ll be in demand.
ME CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
» Economist/Economic Analyst
» Investment Administrator
» Financial Service Manager
» Securities Broker
» Market Research Analyst
What you get out of the program
» International Trade Specialist
MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT » MATHBUS.UWATERLOO.CA
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There are 2 critical junctures in a company that
must work synergistically to maximize productivity
and increase profit margins: IT and business.
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If you’re thinking of a career in computer science but looking for that
edge, look no further. You’ll study computer science and finance from
experts in Waterloo’s Cheriton School of Computer Science and our
professionally accredited School of Accounting and Finance.
» Strategic Planner
» Commodities Trader
– IPSOS CANADA, LEADING MARKET RESEARCHER
A balanced education
information
technology
management
As a student in Waterloo’s ITM program, you’ll receive a strong and broadbased education in business, mathematics, and information technology.
Electronic Business
Project Management
Applications Software Engineering
Contact
Michael Liu, BSc, MSc
Information Technology
Management Program Director
michael.liu@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 31147
or visit: mathbus.uwaterloo.ca
» 18 from Math (including the
School of Computer Science) –
with strong emphasis in computer
science, mathematics, and statistics
david.ha@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567 ext. 37303
or visit: uwaterloo.ca/cfm
» 18 from Arts (including the School
of Accounting and Finance) –
with strong emphasis in finance,
accounting, and economics
Unique degree. Unique grad.
COOL COURSES
Students who wish to enroll in ME
should apply to Mathematics in first
year. Math/Business Administration
is the entry program for ITM. The
opportunity to select ME and ITM
comes in second year.
Contact
David Ha, MAcc, CPA, CA
CFM Program Manager
Find a full listing of CFM courses at
cfm.uwaterloo.ca.
Become a leader of tomorrow by integrating cutting-edge
technology solutions with contemporary business processes.
Questions?
»3
6 courses
» 4 electives
ITM
ME and ITM are second-year
entry level programs.
Questions?
Strategic Management of Technology
ITM CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
» Systems Analyst
» Database Administrator
» Web Programmer
» Project Manager
» Business or Technical Consultant
Being in CFM has given Linda an advantage
in the co-op process, providing her with
professional work experiences in Canada and
internationally, including Bank of Montreal in
Toronto and Facebook in California. Outstanding
performance in her last co-op work term at
Morgan Stanley in New York secured her a fulltime position to launch her professional career.
Globalize your education through an international
exchange. CFM students have studied in
Singapore, China, and the United Kingdom.
Or build your global network and experiences
by taking a co-op work term outside of Canada.
CFM students have worked in cities such as
New York, Seattle, San Francisco, and Amsterdam.
Combine this interdisciplinary knowledge with 6 co-op
work terms and you’ll have the know-how, the networks,
and the professional experience to become a future
leader in the information technology or finance industries.
Co-ops at work
Grads at work
» Software Engineer,
Facebook
» Software Development Engineer,
Amazon
» Investment Banking Analyst,
CIBC
» Financial Advisory Consultant,
Deloitte
» Quantitative Research Analyst,
Morgan Stanley
» Consulting Analyst,
Accenture
» Investment Banking Analyst,
Goldman Sachs
» Fixed Income Analyst,
Bank of Montreal
» Quality Assurance Analyst,
Indigo Books & Music Inc.
» Software Development
Engineer, Microsoft
ADMISSIONS » MATHBUS.UWATERLOO.CA
apply
admissions
YEAR 1
Math/FARM, CFM,
ITM, ME, MO and
Math/Bus*
Double Degree
Programs
Math/CPA
What courses do you need to apply?
MATHEMATICS BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING
AREAS OF STUDY
REQUIRED COURSES – GRADE 12 U UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 6 GRADE 12 U OR M COURSES,
INCLUDING ALL REQUIRED COURSES.
ADMISSION AVERAGE
(INCLUDES REQUIRED
COURSES)
Business Administration
(WLU) and Computer Science
(Waterloo) Double Degree
Co-op
Business Administration (WLU) and Computer Science
(Waterloo) Double Degree
Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors,
English, one other Grade 12 U course
Individual selection
from the high 80s
Business Administration
(WLU) and Mathematics
(Waterloo) Double Degree
Co-op
Business Administration (WLU) and Mathematics (Waterloo)
Double Degree
Mathematics/Business
Administration
Regular/Co-op
Information Technology Management, Mathematical Economics,
Mathematics/Business Administration; available beginning in
second year
Individual selection
from the mid 80s
Mathematics/Accounting
Co-op
Mathematics/Accounting
Open only to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents
Individual selection
from the low 90s
Mathematics/Financial
Analysis and Risk
Management Regular/Co-op
Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management
Individual selection
from the high 80s
Computer and Financial
Management Co-op
Computer and Financial Management
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*There are many other co-op sequences available for Math/FARM, ITM, ME, MO, and Math/Bus programs.
After you’ve applied
Individual selection
from the high 80s
English (min. 75%), Advanced Functions, Calculus
and Vectors, one other Grade 12 U course
Individual selection
from the high 80s
» In addition to the courses listed above, you must also satisfy the minimum requirements specific to your system
of study. For example, Ontario students must complete a minimum of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses and their high
school diploma (OSSD) to be eligible for admission. Get the details: uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/admissions.
It’s worth the wait
In an effort to base our decisions on the most relevant grades possible, most admission
offers for our Math/Business and Accounting programs are made in April and early May.
We base our decision on your interim or final grades for all required courses and your AIF.
mark your
calendar
financing your
education
Prepare a realistic budget for your first 8 months (2 terms) of university:
ADMISSIONS » MATHBUS.UWATERLOO.CA
IMPORTANT DATES FOR
SEPTEMBER 2015 ADMISSION
» If you’re not offered admission to the program of your choice, you’ll be considered for other Mathematics and
Business programs in the Faculty of Mathematics.
» List all the financial resources available to fund your education: family
savings, RESP, co-op earnings (if applicable)
February 9 Deadline for Math
Scholarship Application
»D
ue to restrictions imposed by the Institute for Chartered Accountants of Ontario and by co-op, only Canadian
citizens or Permanent Residents are eligible for admission to Mathematics/Accounting.
» Augment your resources, if you’re eligible, with scholarships, provincial
aid (like Ontario’s OSAP program), and a Waterloo Entrance Bursary
»T
ransfer credits will be considered for A-Level, AP, CAPE, and IB courses. Transfer credit decisions are made
after admission. Get the details: uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/admissions.
» Note: you pay for only 4 months (1 term) at a time
English
language
requirements
» Get the details and a web tool for preparing a budget:
uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/financing IELTS
MELAB
CAEL
PTE
(ACADEMIC)
90; writing: 25; speaking: 25
7.0
85; 80 per section;
for co-op programs:
3 speaking
70 overall; 60 per
band; 70 writing;
70 speaking
63 overall; 65 writing;
65 speaking
March 31 Application and fees to OUAC
April 10 Deadline for supporting documents
to reach Waterloo
April 15 Euclid Mathematics Competition
Get the details:
uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/applicants
Entrance scholarships
INTERNET-BASED
TOEFL
MARKS REQUIRED
FOR CONSIDERATION*
BBA/BCS Double Degree
high 80s
BBA/BMath Double Degree
high 80s
ITM (apply to Math/Bus)
see Math/Bus
ME (apply to Mathematics)
see Mathematics
MO (apply to Math/Bus)
see Math/Bus
Math/Bus
mid 80s
Math/Accounting
low 90s
Math/FARM
high 80s
Mathematics
mid 80s
CFM
high 80s
*PLEASE NOTE: Marks are provided as rough guidelines only. They are not
hard cut-off values, as admission is based on more than just high school
grades. The values reflect approximate grades required for admission in
recent years, and will fluctuate from year to year depending on the relative
strength of the applicant pool.
Required courses for admission – Ontario
» List your financial needs: tuition and other student fees, residence fees,
books, supplies, living expenses
If English is not your first language and your 4 most recent years of
full-time education have not been taught in English, you’ll be required
to submit one of these English language test scores. For deadlines
and other details, visit uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/admissions.
PROGRAM
YEAR 5
Watch for our email with your Waterloo ID number and details about what to do next.
Admission notes:
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admissions
2015
study and co-op
work term sequences
OUAC.ON.CA
PROGRAM (APPLY TO)/
SYSTEM OF STUDY
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President’s and Merit Scholarships
No application
uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/financing Scholarships ranging in value from
$1,000 to $5,000 – awarded to all
students who meet marks criteria
Based on marks:
85-89.9% – $1,000;
90-94.9% – $2,000;
≥95% – $2,000+ up to $5,000
Faculty of Mathematics Scholarships
APPLICATION REQUIRED, deadline: February 9, 2015
math.uwaterloo.ca/math/future-undergraduates/fundingand-awards/entrance-scholarships
Scholarships ranging in value from
$12,000 to full cost
Based on application, high academic
performance, and outstanding
extracurricular achievements
Faculty of Mathematics Entrance Scholarships
No application; must write Euclid Contest
150 scholarships ranging in value
from $2,000 to $10,000
Based on marks, AIF,
Euclid Contest score
JOIN US ON CAMPUS
FOR THESE EVENTS
Saturday, November 1, 2014 Fall Open House –
explore all your academic and residence options
Saturday, March 14, 2015 March Break Open
House – for applicants and their families
Get the details:
uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/visit-waterloo
» Advanced Functions
» Calculus and Vectors
» English 4U
» One additional 4U course
» Two additional 4U or M courses
Admission decisions are
based on:
» Your high school grade average. Unless there
are extenuating circumstances (reported on
your Admission Information Form), one mark
will be taken off your admission average
for each course repeated or taken through
summer or night school.
» The Admission Information Form (AIF),
is to be submitted after applying through
OUAC. The AIF includes questions about your
extracurricular activities and work experience.
Students who fail to submit a completed
AIF will not be considered for admission.
Information about the AIF will be sent with
the acknowledgement of your application.
» While the Euclid Mathematics Contest is not
required for admission, your participation in the
contest is strongly encouraged, and is an asset
to your application. The contest is required for
Entrance Scholarship consideration. It will be
written in your high school on April 15, 2015.
For registration details and preparation
material, visit cemc.uwaterloo.ca.
Going on an exchange to
ETH Zurich was one of
the best decisions I made
in my university career.
I gained valuable academic
experience, I travelled,
and I made new friends.
– CHARLES GUAN, BMATH/BBA
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opportunities
Whether on a co-op work term or
academic exchange, students in
the Math and Business programs
at Waterloo have a tremendous
opportunity to gain rewarding
international experience.
The Faculty of Mathematics has exchange
opportunities with over 40 universities across
the world. Students on exchange live and
study at a partner university for a term or two
and have their academic credits count towards
their Waterloo degree. For more information,
please visit the international exchange website
at uwaterloo.ca/study-abroad-programs.
INTERNATIONAL CO-OP JOBS
These are examples of jobs that students in our
Math and Business programs have recently held:
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» Exotic Derivatives Trading, New York, NY
» Business Development Manager, Portugal
» Software Design Engineering, London, England
» Information Technology Intern, Trinidad
» Stock Analyst and Sales Assistant, China
» Trade Marketing Representative, Saudi Arabia
» Cross Asset Structuring Intern, Singapore
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