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Financial Mathematics - BSc (Hons)

Financial Mathematics

Degree: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
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Full-time formats: 
• 4 Year
• 5-Year Co-op

Part-time formats:
N/A

Requirements:
Grades-Only


Grade range:

Mid 70s

Faculty:
Faculty of Science


Experiential learning:
Co-op available

 

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Is this degree for you?

Turn your love for numbers into a lucrative career in the fast-paced financial world. In our Financial Mathematics degree program, you’ll learn how to drive the economy forward by leveraging cash flow and creating wealth.

 Experiential learning opportunities: Co-op available

With a solid foundation in economics, financial instruments and statistical techniques, coupled with a range of experiential learning opportunities including an optional paid co-op placement and research practicum, you’ll be ready to analyze markets, manage investments and evaluate risks.

 Optional specialization: Management Sciences

The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic undergraduate calendar for this program.

1st Semester

REQUIRED:

  • ACC 110 Financial Accounting
  • CPS 118 Introductory Programming for Scientists
  • ECN 104 Introductory Microeconomics
  • MTH 207 Calculus and Computational Methods I
  • SCI 180* Orientation

REQUIRED GROUP 1: One of the following:

SCI 180 is graded on a pass/fail basis. 

2nd Semester

REQUIRED:

  • CMN 279 Introduction to Professional Communication
  • FIN 300 Managerial Finance I
  • MTH 310 Calculus and Computational Methods II

REQUIRED GROUP 2: One of the following:

LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

Career possibilities:

  • Auditor
  • Economist
  • Financial planner
  • Investment banker
  • Statistician

Employer possibilities:

  • BMO Financial
  • Deloitte
  • Manulife
  • Scotiabank
  • TD Bank

Further education:

  • Business Administration (MBA)
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Law
  • Mathematics (MSc)

Visit graduate and postdoctoral studies.

Turning numbers into opportunity

TMU alumna, Sophia Rybnik, found her fit in financial math — and landed internships at Scotiabank, Canada Pension Plan Investment and BlackRock before even graduating.

Sophia Rybnik, Financial Mathematics, Class of 2025

Read more: Mathematics major puts classroom knowledge to work in the field

Financial Mathematics alumna, Sophia Rybnik.

Requirements

This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.

Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program

To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:

  • Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
  • Completion of the following required Grade 12 U courses (minimum grade of 65% in each):
  • English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)
  • One of Physics (SPH4U) (recommended), Chemistry (SCH4U), Biology (SBI4U)

An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.

Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.



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Fees and funding

Tuition and fees range 2025-2026

For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.

Full-time format:

Ontario: $7,284 - $9,796
Out-of-province: $8,823 - $11,954
International: $36,815 - $36,875


Over $20M across all levels of study

We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study. 
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Learn more about government financial aid programs like OSAP, out-of-province student loans and U.S. student loans.
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“Being so close to Toronto’s financial district means it’s easy to make connections, attend conferences and find internships.”

- Karolina Surowiec, Financial Mathematics, Class of 2021


Faculty of Science

Welcome to Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)’s Faculty of Science, a powerhouse of leading-edge applied research and education located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Our 8 undergraduate programs are a careful blend of scientific theory and experience, each leading to an Honours Bachelor of Science university degree. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow your knowledge, connect the dots and learn new skills in an innovative and collaborative scientific community at TMU.

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