- HBA · 4 years
- Work experience details
- ~High 80s to low 90s
Mathematics/
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4 / 5 years
Duration (years)
4 years regular · Typically 5 years co-op
Waterloo typical regular and co-op degree durationsCo-op details
Work experience
Regular or co-op. First work term can be spring after first year, fall of second year or winter of second year.
Waterloo Mathematics/Business Administration~Mid-80s
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: Mid-80s. Historical guidance checked November 2026. Waterloo uses individual selection and publishes approximate guidance for Ontario high-school applicants.
Waterloo Mathematics/Business Administration
Deadlines
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Next deadline
OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades
2027 entry
School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.
Other deadline details
No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry
- No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
- No single OUAC deadline
- University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply
Full source wording
Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.
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Requirements
Admission requirements
High-school prerequisites
MHF4UAdvanced Functions
MCV4UCalculus and Vectors
ENG4U / EAE4UAny Grade 12 U English
One other Grade 12 U course
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma and six Grade 12 U or M courses. Include two additional U or M courses beyond the four listed requirements.
Application steps
Entry terms · Fall
September 2027 first-year Waterloo entry through WMB.
Waterloo Fall 2027 application and document deadlinesStep 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
Step 3Declaration of Academic Experience (DAE)
- Complete the DAE in the Waterloo applicant portal. It updates your checklist with any required documents.
Step 4Select Mathematics/Business Administration (WMB) on OUAC and choose regular or co-op study.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
Step 5Complete the Declaration of Academic Experience in your Waterloo applicant portal.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
Step 6Submit the required Admission Information Form and the Mathematics Supplementary Information Form in your portal.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
Step 7Check the portal for transcripts and English-language documents if requested.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
Waterloo reviews grades and supplementary forms. The Admission Information Form is required.
Waterloo Fall 2027 AIF and supplemental formsDegree requirements
Credits and degree requirements
- Complete 40 courses, including at least 20.0 academic units and the program’s required course groups.
- Maintain at least a 60% cumulative overall average. The plan may have additional average rules.
ReferencesWaterloo Mathematics/Business Administration Honours academic planWaterloo Mathematics/Business AdministrationWaterloo Bachelor of Mathematics Honours graduation rules academic planWaterloo Faculty of Mathematics co-op degree requirementsWaterloo Faculty of Mathematics co-op sequence chartsWaterloo Laurier business course cross-registration and tuitionWaterloo Laurier cross-registration fees and instructions
Work and practical requirements
- Complete at least seven full-time terms in regular study or eight in co-op.
- Co-op students need five credited work terms and the required professional development courses.
ReferencesWaterloo Mathematics/Business Administration Honours academic planWaterloo Mathematics/Business AdministrationWaterloo Bachelor of Mathematics Honours graduation rules academic planWaterloo Faculty of Mathematics co-op degree requirementsWaterloo Faculty of Mathematics co-op sequence chartsWaterloo Laurier business course cross-registration and tuitionWaterloo Laurier cross-registration fees and instructions
Program facts
Entering average~Mid-80s
Waterloo uses individual selection and publishes approximate guidance for Ontario high-school applicants.
Waterloo Mathematics/Business AdministrationWaterloo Mathematics/Business AdministrationCo-opCo-op details
Regular or co-op. First work term can be spring after first year, fall of second year or winter of second year.
University work-study informationMajors & specializations
A single Waterloo BMath with selected Laurier business courses. Separate from the BBA/BMath double degree.
Finance
BMath
Focus upper-year business and mathematics coursework on finance and quantitative decisions.
Courses
Published first-year sample and upper-year course examples. Follow the Waterloo calendar for approved Waterloo and Laurier courses.
1A · Fall3 listed
Take a communications course and one elective.
MATH 135Algebra for Honours Mathematics- MATH 137Calculus 1 for Honours Mathematics
CS 115 / CS 135Introduction to Computer Science 1 or Designing Functional ProgramsChoose the approved sequence.
1B · Winter3 listed
Take a communications course and one elective.
- MATH 136Linear Algebra 1 for Honours Mathematics
- MATH 138Calculus 2 for Honours Mathematics
- CS 116 / CS 136Introduction to Computer Science 2 or Elementary Algorithm Design and Data Abstraction
Continue the approved sequence.
First-year elective suggestions4 listed
Waterloo recommends choosing two of these using first-year elective slots.
AFM 101Introduction to Financial Accounting- ECON 101Introduction to Microeconomics
- ECON 102Introduction to Macroeconomics
BU 111 / BUS 111WUnderstanding the Business EnvironmentLaurier course.
Upper-year course examples3 listed
- CS 330Management Information Systems
- MATBUS 371Introduction to Corporate Finance
STAT 372Survey Sampling and Experimental Design Techniques for Business
Elective choices
- Complete the required mathematics, computing, business and communication course groups and use approved substitutions.
- Waterloo provides course enrolment instructions for Laurier business courses. Tuition is paid to the home university. Course-specific additional charges may apply.
Study routes
A single Waterloo BMath with selected Laurier business courses. Separate from the BBA/BMath double degree.
- Waterloo BMath in Mathematics/Business Administration · Regular or co-op
- Optional Finance specialization
ReferencesWaterloo Mathematics/Business Administration Honours academic planWaterloo Mathematics/Business AdministrationWaterloo Mathematics/Business Administration degree and career examplesWaterloo Bachelor of Mathematics Honours graduation rules academic planWaterloo Faculty of Mathematics co-op degree requirementsWaterloo Faculty of Mathematics co-op sequence chartsWaterloo Laurier business course cross-registration and tuitionWaterloo Laurier cross-registration fees and instructions
Careers
Management Consultant
Marketing Specialist
Technical Support Analyst- Technical Trainer
Financial analyst
Business analyst
- Data Analyst
- Marketing/Business Development
- Portfolio Analyst Intern
- Project Management Officer
- Software Developer
Published employers
4
- Monitor Co.
- Lotus Development Canada Ltd.
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- Icon Entertainment
Career sectors
4
- Consulting
Government
Accounting- Investment
Scope and qualifications
Waterloo’s sample careers and co-op roles. Employer examples are those Waterloo lists under sample careers.
Costs
Program or faculty
| Program or faculty | Ontario | Other Canadian | International | Books and supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Financial Management, Sustainability and Financial Management | $9,000 | $10,000 | $58,000 | $1,500 |
| Architecture | $14,000 | $15,000 | $75,000 | $8,100 |
| Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (Waterloo) Double Degree | $17,000 | $20,000 | $75,000 | $1,500 |
| Business Administration (Laurier) and Mathematics (Waterloo) Double Degree | $15,000 | $15,000 | $64,000 | $1,500 |
| Computer Science | $16,000 | $18,000 | $73,000 | $1,500 |
| Computing and Financial Management | $11,000 | $12,000 | $64,000 | $1,500 |
| Faculty of Arts | $9,000 | $10,000 | $58,000 | $1,500 |
| Faculty of Engineering, Software Engineering | $19,000 | $21,000 | $75,000 | $1,500 |
| Faculty of Environment | $9,000 | $10,000 | $51,000 | $1,500 |
| Faculty of Health | $9,000 | $10,000 | $54,000 | $1,500 |
| Faculty of Science | $9,000 | $10,000 | $54,000 | $1,500 |
| Geography and Aviation | $9,000 | $10,000 | $51,000 | $1,500 |
| Science and Aviation | $9,000 | $10,000 | $54,000 | $1,500 |
| Global Business and Digital Arts | $14,000 | $16,000 | $56,000 | $1,500 |
| Mathematics (includes 16 majors), Mathematics/ Business Administration, Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy | $9,000 | $10,000 | $62,000 | $1,500 |
| Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management | $12,000 | $14,000 | $63,000 | $1,500 |
First-year estimate
2026–27 · Two terms · CAD
Ontario example · Choose your fee category
Tuition and incidental fees$9,000
Books and supplies$1,500
Residence$8,254
Residence
Meal plan$8,040
Meal plan
Estimated total$26,794
Accounting and finance tuition increases significantly in upper years.
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