Universities / Wilfrid Laurier University
BA/BSc in Financial Mathematics and Analytics (BSc FMA)
Blends mathematics, statistics and data analytics with applications in finance and risk management. Available as a BA or BSc, with optional co-op.
What you’ll study
Core
- Calculus I
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Data Analytics
- Introduction to Mathematics for Finance
Electives
- Financial Mathematics I-III
- Probability
- Regression Analysis
- Stochastic Calculus
Source: wlu.ca ↗
Before you apply
- Background
- Ontario: average in mid-70s; international: high 70s
- Maths
- Advanced Functions 75%; Calculus and Vectors 75%
- English
- English 60% (Ontario)
- Other
- BSc also needs one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at 60%; OUAC code UZI
Source: wlu.ca ↗
After graduation
- Typical first roles
- Actuary, Investment banking analyst, Financial analyst, Risk manager, Portfolio manager
Source: wlu.ca ↗
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Checked 6 November 2026 against the sources linked on this page. Fees, units and requirements change each year, so confirm them on the programme’s website before applying.