Program Overview

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Mathematics with Finance Concentration

Program Overview & Highlights

• Honours 4-Year Program
• Actuary designation
• BMath

Stand out on Bay Street with your background in both finance and mathematics. Because you’ll be studying in both the math department and the Odette School of Business, you’ll have access to the best of both worlds. This program is a stellar choice for mathematically inclined students looking for a career in the financial sector. Actuarial preparation available.

70% of Science students will participate in undergraduate research

1:20 faculty to student ratio - the best in Ontario and one of the best in Canada

Learn More About Our Program

$2M+

in scholarships given anually

85%

employment rate in the field of study 6 months after graduation

Admission Requirements

High School Student from Canada

• Course Requirements: Advanced Functions/MHF4U, Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U, English/ENG4U
• Minimum Average: 73% (70% average of six Grade 12 U or M courses, with minimum 75% average on math courses)
• Mean Average: 89%

High School Student from Outside Canada and the United States

(International)

• Course Requirements: Grade 12 Advanced Functions, Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors, Grade 12 English
• Minimum Average: 73% (70% average of six Grade 12 courses, with minimum 75% average on math courses.)

Career Tracks

• bank manager
• economic developer
• financial advisor
• loan consultant
• Actuary

Plan Your Program

Term: Fall 2025

Important Notes

1. All students should attend Head Start.
2. Email: to make an appointment with the undergraduate advisor if you have course selection questions.

Required Course Notes

• MATH 1250 or MATH 12601
• MATH 1720 or MATH 17601
• COMP 1400*
• ECON 1100
• ACCT 1510
• Course with lab

1 Students who have credit for MCV4U Calculus and Vectors will take MATH 1250 and MATH 1720; those who do not have this credit will take MATH 1260 and MATH 1760.

Required Courses

ACCT 1510: Principles of Financial Accounting

An introduction to the theory and concepts of financial accounting including generally accepted accounting principles and issues as to classification, recognition, realization, measurement and the ethics of financial reporting. The emphasis of the course is from the perspective of the user of accounting information, allowing the student to become familiar with the information available and its content value. (Prerequisites: ECON-1100, MATH-1980/MATH-1250/ MATH-1720/ MATH-1760 (or equivalent) and STEN-1000).

COMP 1400: Introduction to Algorithms and Programming I

This course is the first of a two-course sequence designed to introduce students to algorithm design and programming in a high-level language such as C. The main objectives of the course are to develop the ability to identify, understand and design solutions to a wide variety of problems. Topics include: computer system overview, hardware and software, problem solving steps, concepts of variables, constants, data types, algorithmic structure, sequential logic, decisions, loops, modular programming, one-dimensional arrays, text files. If possible, problems like searching/sorting will be addressed. (3 lecture hours and 1.5 laboratory hours a week).

ECON 1100: Introduction to Economics I

An introduction to microeconomics intended to provide students with the tools necessary to begin to understand and evaluate how resources are allocated in a market economy. Specific topics include how markets function, theories of the business firm, of consumer behaviour and of income distribution. The economic roles of labour unions and government are also covered. The theories are applied to contemporary Canadian economic problems.

MATH 1250: Linear Algebra I

This course will cover linear systems, matrix algebra, determinants, n-dimensional vectors, dot product, cross product, orthogonalization, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization and vector spaces. (Prerequisites: Both Ontario Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or MATH-1280.) (Antirequisites: MATH-1260, MATH-1270.) (3 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours per week.)

MATH 1260: Vectors and Linear Algebra

This course is for students without Ontario Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U). The course MATH- 1250 is for students with MCV4U. This course will cover vectors, three-dimensional geometry, linear systems, matrix algebra, determinants, n- dimensional vectors, dot product, cross product, orthogonalization, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization and vector spaces. The course is equivalent to MATH-1250 for all prerequisite purposes. (Prerequisite: Ontario Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U).) (Antirequisites: MATH-1250, MATH-1270.) (4 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours per week.)

MATH 1720: Differential Calculus

This course will cover trigonometric functions and identities, inverse trigonometric functions, limits and continuity, derivatives and applications, mean value theorem, indeterminate forms and l’Hôpital’s rule, antiderivatives and an introduction to definite integrals. This course is for students who have taken both Ontario Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and Ontario Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U). Students who do not have credit for MCV4U should take MATH-1760. (Prerequisites: Ontario Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and Ontario Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or MATH-1780.) (Antirequisite: MATH-1760.) (3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour per week.)

MATH 1760: Functions and Differential Calculus

This course will cover a review of functions, trigonometric functions and identities, transcendental functions, inverse trigonometric functions, introduction to limits, continuity, derivatives and applications, mean value theorem, indeterminate forms and l’Hôpital’s rule, antiderivatives and an introduction to definite integrals. This course is for students who have taken Ontario Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U), but have not taken Ontario Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U). Students who have credit for MCV4U should take MATH-1720. The course is equivalent to MATH-1720 for all prerequisite purposes. (Prerequisite: Ontario Grade 12Advanced Functions (MHF4U).) (Antirequisite: MATH-1720.) (4 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour per week.)