Mathematics Business
and Accounting
Faculty of Mathematics
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Waterloo’s Math
Business and
Accounting students
are high-performing
professionals who are
constantly in demand
as co-op employees.
Maclean’s reputational survey:
University
of Waterloo
is Most
Innovative
– ranked #1 in Canada
for 21 years in a row!
– Sean Bailey, Partner – Audit, KPMG
Prepare yourself!
Now more than ever, employers are searching
for university graduates with the analytical,
quantitative, and technical skills necessary
to lead them through the age of information.
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:
» Financial Planner
s: today’s
cess!
» Accountant
» Economist
» Actuary
» Mathematician
» Statistician
» Computer Systems Analyst
*According to the Wall Street Journal Online list of 20 best jobs for 2011, based
on income, job outlook, working environment, stress, and physical demands.
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A Comparison of our Mathematics Business and Accounting Programs
System of study
Mathematics/
Financial
Analysis and Risk
Management
(Math/FARM)
Information Technology
Management (ITM),
Mathematical Economics
(ME) and Mathematical
Optimization (MO)
Mathematics/
Accounting
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)
Total length of program
Number of courses
Number of elective courses
Approximate number of spaces
Degrees earned
mathematics/
accounting
The Professional Futures Conference (PFC), attended by
Waterloo Accounting students, provides participants with
the training and skills necessary for success in their
co-op jobs and future career paths.
Math/Accounting
Pursue the new Chartered Professional Accountant* (CPA)
designation in the most technologically advanced accounting
program in Canada.
*Canada’s professional accounting designations CA, CMA, and CGA, have recently been
merged into the CPA designation. As an elite program with an outstanding reputation,
Math/Accounting remains in an excellent position to prepare and equip students with the
skills, education, and experience necessary to achieve the CPA designation and to succeed
in the accounting profession. For more information on the CPA designation, please visit
the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (ICAO) website icao.on.ca.
Math/Accounting 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.
Routes to a professional CPA designation
for Waterloo Math/Accounting students
Both of the following routes provide you with all the academic course
work currently required to pursue a professional CPA designation:
Math/CA Undergraduate Studies Commence Fall 2014
BMath Degree Complete in Fall 2018
MAcc Program Winter and Spring 2019
Accounting Diploma Program Winter 2019
ICAO * Core Knowledge Exam
Summer 2019
CPA Exam Fall 2019
*ICAO – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario
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Experience the Waterloo accounting advantage
Waterloo is the only university that is professionally accredited by the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Ontario (ICAO). As a result, Math/Accounting students will:
»have the opportunity to gain up to 16 months of ICAO-approved work
experience through co-op work terms
» be exempt from the ICAO Professional Program (consisting of the School
of Accountancy and the Core Knowledge Examination) upon completion
of the 8-month Masters of Accounting (MAcc) program at Waterloo
Be part of the Accounting Living-Learning
Community at Waterloo
Learning at Waterloo can take place in many environments beyond the classroom.
As a Math/Accounting 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
Questions?
Contact
Peter Balka, BSc, MSc
Mathematics/Chartered
Accountancy Program Director
peter.balka@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 35546
or visit: mathbus.uwaterloo.ca
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
» Deputy Marketing Director, Bihua
Technology, Beijing
» Chartered Accountant, Collins
Barrow LLP, Nepean
» C.E.O., Dandelion Capital Limited, Hong Kong
» Financial Analyst, Toronto Zoo, Scarborough
Co-op students at work
» Staff Accountant, KPMG, Toronto
»participate in academic and social events organized
by senior accounting students
» Junior Accountant, Julie Phillips CGA,
St. Jacobs
For more information, visit the LLC website at
uwaterloo.ca/housing/living-learning.
» Transfer Pricing Team,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Hong Kong
Investing in your future
Our graduates claim that the Math/Accounting program pays for itself over and over
again. Like other professional programs, Math/Accounting 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.
» Treasury Accounting, Nexen Inc., Calgary, AB
» Accounting Assistant, Pro-Health,
Lahore, Pakistan
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Cool courses
Fixed Income Securities
Financial Statement Analysis
Career Opportunities
» Financial Analyst
» Quantitative Analyst
» Pricing Analyst
» Internal Auditor
» Market Risk Manager
» Asset/Liability Manager
» Credit Risk Manager
Choose between:
Financial Analysis
»Financial analysts use data and information in
a company’s financial statements for investment,
valuation, management compensation, capital
budgeting and other economic decisions.
Co-op students at work
» Marketing Analyst, Microsoft
Canada, Toronto
» Junior Credit Risk Analyst, Canadian
Tire Corporation Limited, Welland
» Quantitative Research & Trading
Operations, Systematic Alpha
Management LLC, New York
» Financial Analyst, China Pacific Insurance
(Group) Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
» Research Analyst, Ontario Ministry
of Finance, Toronto
» Automated Trading System Developer,
Eversun Software Corporation,
Burnaby, BC
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
»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.
»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
mathematics/
financial analysis and
risk management
Turn a BMath degree in Financial
Analysis or in Risk Management at
Waterloo into your greatest asset.
Portfolio Optimization
Math/farm
Risk Management
A CFA designation is the de facto
meal ticket in our profession.
– Tom Bowman, CFAI President and CEO
Congratulations to
the waterloo team,
for placing 5th overall
and 1st among Canadian teams
in the Rotman International
Trading Competition.
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business administration
double degree
programs
The Double Degree Club (DDC) is a student-run organization that hosts
social events and provides networking/mentorship opportunities and
academic resources in an effort to enrich the educational experience
of double degree students at Waterloo and WLU. For more information,
visit ddclub.uwaterloo.ca.
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
(WLU) and Computer Science (BCS) at Waterloo
»Business Administration (BBA) at WLU and Mathematics
(BMath) at Waterloo
Where to apply: Waterloo or WLU?
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 WLU:
»Accounting
»Brand Communication
»Entrepreneurship
»Finance
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»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
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»Combinatorics and Optimization
For BBA/BCS, visit:
»Mathematical Finance
»Operations Research
»Pure Mathematics
»Statistics
»Supply Chain Management
For BBA/BCS, students may elect to follow a Software Engineering Option.
Cool courses
Co-op students at work
Mathematics of Finance
» Business Systems Analyst, TD Bank
Financial Group, Toronto
Marketing Management
Business Policy
Algorithms
Grads at work
» Antilaundry Money Adjudicator, BMO Bank
of Montreal, Toronto
»B
onds Trader, Barclays Capital, New York
»T
reasury Analyst, BlackBerry®, Waterloo
»C
hief Technology Officer, IntelliGauge Inc., Toronto
» Investment Analyst, Ontario Teachers’
Pension Plan, North York
» Product Manager, Sharethrough Inc.,
San Francisco
For BBA/BMath, visit:
»Applied Mathematics
» Junior Economist, Industry
Canada, Ottawa
» Marketing Analyst, Niro Ceramic
Group, Malaysia
» Software Developer, Systems
Logic.NET, Brantford
» Accounting Assistant, Fairmont
Hotels & Resorts, Beijing
» Mathematics Instructor,
Mind Over Math, Orangeville
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Cool courses
Corporate Finance 1
Differential Equations
for Business and Economics
Entrepreneurial Finance
Introduction to Marketing Management
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mathematics/
business
administration
math/bus
Grads at work
» Risk Analyst, Genworth Financial
Canada, Oakville
» Infrastructure Engineer, CIBC, Toronto
» Sr. Financial Analyst, Citigroup Inc., New York
» Human Resources Manager, MKS Inc., Waterloo
» Web Developer, Canada Law Book Inc., Aurora
Co-op students at work
» Investment Analyst, CIR Realtors, Calgary
» Project Coordinator, BlackBerry® Applications,
BlackBerry®, Waterloo
Questions?
Contact
Keith Freeland, PhD
Mathematics/Business
Administration
Program Director
rkfreeland@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 33356
or visit: mathbus.uwaterloo.ca
Use your analytical know-how
to solve problems in a rapidly
changing technological business
environment.
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.
» Software Tester, CPAS Systems, Toronto
» Accounting Assistant, Grand Most, Hong Kong
» 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.
Questions?
Contact
Bertrand Guenin, PhD
Mathematical Optimization
Program Director
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
mathematical
economics
ME
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Questions?
Contact
Surya Banerjee
Mathematical Economics
Program Director
surya.banerjee@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 35530
or visit: mathbus.uwaterloo.ca
Cool ME courses
Applied Real Analysis
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
Forecasting
ME Career Opportunities
» Economist/Economic Analyst
» Investment Administrator
» Financial Service Manager
» Securities Broker
» Market Research Analyst
» International Trade Specialist
There are 2 critical junctures in a company that
must work synergistically to maximize productivity
and increase profit margins: IT and business.
» Strategic Planner
» Commodities Trader
– Ipsos Canada, Leading Market Researcher
information
technology
management
ITM
Become a leader of tomorrow by integrating cutting-edge
technology solutions with contemporary business processes.
Cool ITM courses
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
ME and ITM are second-year
entry level programs.
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.
Questions?
Contact
Michael Liu, BSc, MSc
Information Technology
Management Program Director
michael.liu@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 31147
or visit: mathbus.uwaterloo.ca
Strategic Management of Technology
ITM Career Opportunities
» Systems Analyst
» Database Administrator
» Web Programmer
» Project Manager
» Business or Technical Consultant
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take your
studies abroad
with exciting
international
opportunities
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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
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 Math faculty at Waterloo has over 40 exchange
opportunities with universities all over the world.
Exchange students live and study at partner
universities for a term or 2 and have their academic
credits count toward their Waterloo degree. For more
information, please visit the international exchange
website at uwaterloo.ca/study-abroad-programs/.
Study in Singapore
singapore
The Math faculty’s recent partnership with
Singapore Management University means that
each year, up to 20 students will be given the
opportunity to experience the cultural and
academic environment of this great city.
international co-op jobs
These are examples of jobs that students in our
Math and Business programs have recently held:
» 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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admissions
OUAC.ON.CA
Canadian systems: required courses
Required
Course
ONTARIO
ALBERTA,
NWT,
NUNAVUT
BRITISH
COLUMBIA,
YUKON
MANITOBA
NEW
BRUNSWICK
NEWFOUNDLAND,
LABRADOR
NOVA
SCOTIA
PRINCE
EDWARD
ISLAND
QUEBEC
CEGEP
QUEBEC
GRADE
12
SASKATCHEWAN
English
Any Grade 12U
English
ELA 30-1
English 12
English 40S
English 121
or 122
English 3201
English 12
Academic
English 621A
2 English 603 or
604 series
English
English 30A and 30B
Calculus
Calculus and
Vectors MCV4U
Math 31
Calculus 12 or
AP Calculus
Calculus 45A, 45S,
or AP Calculus
Adv. Math with
Intro Calculus
120 or 121
Math 3207 or AP Math
Calculus 12
Math 621B
Calculus I
Calculus
Calculus 30 or
AP Calculus
Mathematics
Advanced
Functions MHF4U
Pure Math 30
Math 12
Pre-Calculus 40S
Trig and 3-Space
121 or 122
Advanced Math 3204
or 3205
Advanced Math
or Pre-Calculus
Math 611B
Linear Algebra
Algebra and
Geometry
Math 30B and 30C
Other courses
or note
One additional
4U course
Calculus II
recommended
International systems: required courses
REQUIRED COURSE
AMERICAN SYSTEM
BRITISH SYSTEM
CAPE SYSTEM
CHINESE SYSTEM
INDIAN SYSTEM
INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE (IB)
English
Grade 12 English
GCSE, AS, or A-level
English CXC, Unit 1,
or Unit 2 level
Senior 3-level English
Standard XII English
HL or SL English A1 or A2
Calculus
AP Calculus with a min final
grade of 4
A-level Math with a min final
grade of A
Unit 2 level Pure Math,
min final grade of 2
Senior 3-level Mathematics with
a min final grade of 90%
Standard XII Math with
a min final grade of 85%
HL Math with a min final grade of 5
Other courses or note
Min final overall average of 90%,
min SAT I score (Math &
Critical Reading) 1100
One additional academic
A-level, min final grade of B
One additional Unit 2
academic course,
min final grade of 2
Min final overall average of
85% in Senior 3-level; course
description required
One additional Standard
XII course, min final grade
of 85%, min final grade of
80% for all other Standard
XII courses
Two additional HL courses, each with a min
final grade of 5
Min = minimum
Admission notes:
» 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.
» 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.
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»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.
»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.
English
language
requirements
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.
INTERNET-BASED
TOEFL
IELTS
MELAB
CAEL
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
PTE
(ACADEMIC)
63 overall; 65 writing;
65 speaking
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study and co-op
work term sequences
Year 1
Math/FARM,
ITM, ME, MO
and Math/Bus*
Double Degree
Programs
Math/CA
Year 2
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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
Watch for our email with your Waterloo ID number and details about what to do next.
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.
Consider St. Jerome’s University
Faculty of Mathematics programs are offered through Waterloo’s St. Jerome’s
University (SJU). Visit sju.ca.
mark your
calendar
financing your
education
Prepare a realistic budget for your first 8 months (2 terms) of university:
» List your financial needs: tuition and other student fees, residence fees,
books, supplies, living expenses
Important dates for
September 2014 admission
» List all the financial resources available to fund your education: family
savings, RESP, co-op earnings (if applicable)
February 10 Deadline for Math
Scholarship Application
» Augment your resources, if you’re eligible, with scholarships, provincial
aid (like Ontario’s OSAP program), and a Waterloo Entrance Bursary
» Note: you pay for only 4 months (1 term) at a time
March 28 Application and fees to OUAC
April 14 Deadline for supporting documents
to reach Waterloo
April 15 Euclid Mathematics Competition
» Get the details and a web tool for preparing a budget:
uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/financing Get the details:
uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/applicants
Entrance scholarships
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 10, 2014
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 2, 2013 Fall Open House –
explore all your academic and residence options
March 2014 March Break Open House –
for applicants and their families
May 2014 You@Waterloo Day – for all students
with offers of admission
Get the details:
uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/visit-waterloo
admissions
2014
APPLY TO WATERLOO » OUAC.ON.ca
Program
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
*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
» Advanced Functions
» Calculus and Vectors
» English 4U
» One additional 4U course
» Two additional 4U or M courses
See the admissions charts for other systems.
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 required
for Entrance Scholarship consideration. It will be
written in your high school on April 15, 2014. For
registration details and preparation material,
visit cemc.uwaterloo.ca.
Using mathematics to find
innovative solutions in business
is nothing new to Adrian Morun (BBA/BMath,
2011), winner of Waterloo’s prestigious Co-op
Student of the Year Award for the Faculty of
Mathematics. While on a co-op work term at
Microsoft, Adrian applied his mathematical
knowledge to building a financial forecasting
model that dramatically increased the precision
and reliability of estimating investment returns.
For his efforts, Adrian not only garnered multiple
awards, but also was one of only 5 student
employees across Canada to be offered fulltime employment at Microsoft through its
accelerated leadership development program,
MACH (Microsoft Academy for College Hires).
Selecting the right university program to suit his
interests and abilities was a relatively easy one
for Adrian. “I chose the BBA/BMath program
at Waterloo because I heard it was one of the
best programs in the country when it comes to
combining math with business” says Adrian, who
has always had a love of mathematics. Adrian also
credits the BBA/BMath program with helping
him synthesize his analyses and effectively
communicate the relevant results to a non-math
oriented audience – an important skill that did
not go unnoticed by his co-op supervisors.
Looking ahead, Adrian sees himself in a
management position in sales and marketing
at Microsoft that best complements his analytical
and business management skills. Based on his
performance to date, there is every reason
to believe Adrian will achieve any goals he
chooses to set for himself!
At the end of the day, it
was my math training and
analytical skills that earned
me recognition and success
in the business workplace.
– adrian Morun, BBA/BMath
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