BA/BS in Mathematics and Finance is a bachelor's degree in Mathematics programme taught at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 729 per credit for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Mathematics
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 729 / credit
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This Bachelor of Science major covers mathematics, finance, economics, and actuarial science, preparing students to apply mathematical and statistical techniques to analyze financial products and manage financial risk. It is offered through the Faculty of Science and is also available as a BSc Honors degree, and is a customizable program allowing an optional minor from more than 60 subjects or a double major. Unlike most Faculty of Science majors, this program does not admit directly from high school: entry at the second-year level requires a minimum 2.7 admission and course GPA including courses such as introductory economics, calculus, and statistics, while entry at the third-year level requires 60 completed units and a minimum 2.7 GPA in a further set of economics, mathematics, and statistics courses, plus English or writing requirements at both entry points. English-language proficiency requirements apply, and Indigenous applicants have a distinct admission pathway. Career paths include actuary, financial advisor, risk analyst, and economist; the program suits students who have already completed relevant foundational coursework elsewhere.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.70 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Non-direct entry: this Major is not offered straight from high school. Students first complete year 1 in the Faculty of Science (Mathematics 31 Calculus, or equivalent, is a program prerequisite), then apply to transfer into the Mathematics and Finance Major. Year-2 entry requires a minimum 2.7 AGPA and at least a 2.7 GPA in ECON 101, ECON 102, MATH 125, MATH 154, MATH 156, and STAT 161, plus 3 units of ENGL or WRS (or equivalents). Entry after year 2 carries additional course requirements listed in the University Calendar. The Honors route uses a higher bar: 3.0 AGPA and 3.0 GPA on a related course set.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to the University of Alberta, not through a provincial service: for Fall 2027 entry the application window opens 1 October 2026 and the deadline for most programmes is 1 March 2027, though several limited-enrolment programmes close earlier (Juris Doctor, 1 December 2026; Dental Hygiene, 1 November 2026) or later (Bachelor of Design and BFA programmes, 1 May 2027); Spring and Summer 2027 admission also opens 1 October 2026, while Winter intake is limited to a few programmes. International applicants use the identical published dates and online application; the university states no separate international closing date. The 1 March deadline is firm and late applications are not accepted, but admission decisions are then issued on a rolling basis, and offers made before 1 April must be accepted by 1 May 2027. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
