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The Mathematics/Business Administration program, in operation for nearly 30 years, has graduated more than 1000 students, and has well-established ties with industry. This program is offered through both systems of study: regular takes 3 2/3 years to complete, and co-op takes 4 2/3 years, inlcuding six work terms–equivalent to two years work experience.

Graduates of this program earn an Honours BMath in Mathematics/Business Administration–an outstanding preparation for a wide variety of careers in today's high-tech, knowledge-intensive economy.

Areas of specialization

Systems Management Package: Courses in the mathematical and computer sciences combined with introductory and advanced business courses including marketing, business policy, business finance, organizational behaviour, and investment management, as well as economics courses.

Risk Management and Insurance Package: Courses in the mathematical and computer sciences combined with courses that include business, economics, general life insurance, commercial and business law.

Economics Package: Courses in the mathematical and computer sciences combined with courses that include business, micro- and macroeconomics, and micro- and macroeconomic theory.

Business-related courses

Introduction to Business Organization
Marketing
Business Policy
Commercial and Business Law
Organizational Behaviour
Business Finance
Using Financial Accounting Information
Introduction to Micro/Macroeconomics
The Principles of Entrepreneurship
Business Systems Analysis

Co-op students at work

Financial Analyst, Toronto Dominion Bank. Provide cost/benefit and capital expenditure analysis, financial advice, and assessment of new funds.

Internal Auditor, AGF Management Ltd. Collect, analyze, interpret, and document audit results, including sampling and data testing.

Grads at Work

Business Analyst, Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd.
Material Control Manager, Canadian Satellite Communications Inc.
Programmer/Analyst, Toronto Stock Exchange
Corporate Relationship Manager, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd.

Related programs

Business Administration (WLU) and Mathematics (Waterloo) Double Degree

Compared with Business Administration (WLU) and Mathematics (Waterloo) Double Degree

	Double Degree Program	Math/Bus Admin
System of Study	Co-op only	Co-op and Regular
Total length of program	4 2/3 years	4 2/3 years (Co-op) 3 2/3 years (Regular)
Total academic terms	10 academic terms	8 academic terms
Total work terms	4 work terms	6 work terms
Total of courses in program	52 courses	40 courses
Total courses at UW/WLU	24/24 split	21/17 split
Elective courses	4 courses	2 courses
Total spaces available	30 spaces at each institution	100 spaces at Waterloo
Cost of tuition	$2,675.51	$2,234.38 (Regular) $2,675.51 (Co-op)
Degrees earned	Honours Co-op BMath (UW)/Honours BBA (WLU)	Honours BMath (Co-op or Regular)

Visit the University of Waterloo Undergraduate Calendar for a list of courses and degree requirements for this program.

Prospective Students