Wilfrid Laurier University offers Financial Mathematics and Analytics (BA/BSc), a bachelor's degree in Data Science & Analytics programme in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 36,624 per year (CAD 9,645 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Data Science & Analytics
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 9,645 / year
International tuition: CAD 36,624 / year
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This four-year undergraduate program in Financial Mathematics and Analytics, offered as either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, is delivered in person at Wilfrid Laurier University with September and January intakes. The curriculum combines mathematics, statistics, and data analytics with coursework in finance and economics, covering topics such as investment valuation, risk modelling, and financial instrument pricing. Students work with industry-standard analytics software and can take part in co-op placements and case competitions. The BA stream emphasizes practical application of quantitative methods to finance and economic problems, while the BSc stream places more weight on mathematical theory and rigor, suiting students aiming for technical analytics careers or graduate study. Graduates pursue roles in banking, insurance, investment management, actuarial work, and financial risk analysis. Admission to the BSc route requires an additional senior science credit alongside the mathematics prerequisites common to both streams.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Average admission range: mid 70s (international: high 70s). Ontario Grade 12 requirements: English at 60%, Advanced Functions at 75%, Calculus and Vectors at 75%; the BSc route also requires one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at 60%. OUAC code UZI.
