Financial Mathematics and Analytics (BA or BSc)

About this programme

Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo's Financial Mathematics and Analytics programs combine mathematics, statistics and data analytics to prepare you for careers in finance, risk management and other data-driven industries. Through co-op, industry software and competitions like datathons and the Putnam Mathematical Competition, you'll learn to analyze financial data, value investments and model financial instruments. The BA prepares you for careers such as actuary, investment banking analyst or portfolio manager, including pathways to Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) and Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designations. The BSc combines mathematics and finance with the sciences for technical careers or advanced study. Discover what makes this Laurier program unique and how you'll gain real-world experience. Choosing between a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree? Discover the path that aligns best with your interests, strengths and career goals: Here are just a few of our students’ favourite ways to apply their learning in the real world throughout their degree (check out the Experience Guide for even more!): Explore what you'll study and how you can enhance your degree to fit your academic and career goals. Get a glimpse of what you will study throughout your BA or BSc degree. See what your first-year classes will look like through sample courses and start exploring what your upper academic years can offer. Explore a variety of courses, specializations and minors that let you shape your degree around your unique interests and goals. Find