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Financial Mathematics - BSc (Hons)

Financial Mathematics - BSc (Hons)

Degree: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Faculty: Faculty of Science

Requirements: Grades-Only
Grade range: Mid 70s1
Experiential learning: Co-op available
Full-time formats: 4 Year | 5-Year Co-op

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.

With a solid foundation in economics, financial instruments and statistical techniques, coupled with a range of hands-on learning opportunities, you’ll be ready to analyze markets, manage investments and evaluate risks.

Optional specialization:

  • Management Sciences


“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


After you graduate with this degree

🎓 Further education:

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

Visit graduate and postdoctoral studies.

 Career possibilities:

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

💼 Employer possibilities:

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


Academic requirements

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

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.

Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:

  • 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), Biology (SBI4U) or Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • Note: the minimum grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the 65-70% range) will be determined subject to competition

Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page.

Tuition and fees range 2024-2025

For detailed fees information, visit tuition and fees by program.

Full-time format:

Ontario students: $7,236 - $9,749
Out-of-province students: $8,412 - $11,396
International students: $35,072 - $35,132

First-year courses

Here is a preview of first-year courses based on the available undergraduate calendar information.

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.

Faculty of Science

Welcome to Toronto Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Science, a powerhouse of leading-edge applied research and education located in the heart of Downtown Toronto. Our seven undergraduate programs are a careful blend of scientific theory and hands-on practice, 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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Student spotlight

Math plus finance equals successful careers for these grads

"The program was unique because it was a great combination of applied mathematics and finance. I also had the opportunity to pursue a minor in computer science, so it was very flexible in the sense that I gained the technical skills that translate well into the professional sphere."

Sadia Billoo, Financial Mathematics, Class of 2019, Quantitative Associate at RBC Capital Markets

Read more: Math plus finance equals successful careers

Photo by Jaye Huynh

Sadia Billoo standing with a smile inside a building in the financial district.


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Notes:

  1. Actual minimum grade ranges required for fall 2025 admission/wait list consideration will be determined based on grades and qualifications presented by the applicant pool as they become available. Required grade ranges may fluctuate from year to year (up or down) as a result of competition. Applicants not educated in Ontario may present the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer: 

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.