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McMaster

Mathematics and Statistics Gateway

OUAC MZ

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Waterloo

Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Regular/Co-op)

OUAC WMF

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–87%“Mid-80s”83–87%“Mid 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it——
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • Any Grade 12 U English
  • Advanced Functions
  • Calculus and Vectors
  • One other Grade 12 U course
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • An Admission Information Form is required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application.
  • You are strongly encouraged to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest and the Canadian Senior Mathematics Competition.
  • Individual selection may vary.
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableAvailable
Degree——
First-year intakewhere published300153
What you studyMathematicsStatisticsBusiness StudiesFinanceMathematicsStatistics
What it isA program where you study pure mathematics and applied statistics together, building strong foundations in both subjects before specializing. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at employers who use these skills. It suits students who enjoy both abstract problem-solving and real-world data analysis, and who want work experience alongside their degree.You study mathematics, statistics, and finance together to understand how to measure and manage financial risk in banks, investment firms, and insurance companies. Unlike a straight business degree, this program emphasizes the quantitative and mathematical tools that financial professionals actually use to model markets and predict uncertainty. The co-op option lets you work in the industry while you study. This program suits people who are comfortable with advanced math and want to apply it to real-world financial problems.
The door tomajors you reach through itmathematicsstatisticsApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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