Bachelor of Computing & Financial Management
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March Break Open House 2012

Join us on Tuesday, March 13th and Wednesday, March 14th to experience Waterloo! » read more at findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca

STUDENT LIFE HK

A first for CFM

Adriana (pictured) and fellow classmate, Hui have embarked on an academic adventure this term to Hong Kong making them the first CFM students ever to participate in an international exchange! » read more

GETTING INVOLVEDJonah

Congratulations Jonah!

Jonah, a 3A CFM student, has been selected as a recipient of the President’s Circle Award for Leadership. » read more

SAF/SUN LIFE FINANCIAL LECTURE SERIES industry

Managing Risk

On March 1, 2012, Kathy Bardswick, President and CEO of The Co-operators Group Limited, will discuss the impact that low interest rates, turbulent investment markets, and regulatory change have on the industry and how it must evolve to manage the rapidly changing risk environment of the 21st century. » read more at www.uwafsa.ca

Futures & Options start here
Computer Science - the use of technology to solve real world problems.  Finance - the science of managing money.  Combine the two and you have a graduate with the ability to use technology to solve financial problems more efficiently and effectively - the kind of graduate that the financial industry and other businesses reliant on information technology demand when they hire future leaders. 

Launch a lucrative career in the financial services industry or in other technology-dependent organizations.  Take your knowledge to the investment industry and pursue a CFA designation.  Or expand your knowledge in finance or computer science in a Master's program.  Whether you choose finance, computer science or both; futures and options start with CFM.

  • Your path to Careers

    Information technology is at the heart of many companies and industries in Canada and around the world. With a strong background in finance and computer science, CFM graduates bring a unique skill set to the marketplace; skills coveted by banks, insurance, investment, risk management and other technology-dependent organizations. Whether you choose a fast-paced career in computer science, finance or both, you'll be a valuable asset to these technology-dependent organizations. Read more...

    "We need motivated people who can help develop the next generation of algorithmic trading systems. We are always on the lookout for graduates with a solid grounding in computer science and finance."

    - Heath Windcliff (PhD - Computer Science, UW, 2003), Vice-President, Morgan Stanley, New York

  • Your path to a CFA

    The CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Program is a graduate-level self-study program that combines a broad-based curriculum of investment principles with professional conduct requirements. It is designed to prepare you for a wide range of investment specialties that apply in every market all over the world.

    With a solid background in finance, CFM students can challenge the 1st of 3 professional exams as early as their 4th year. Read more...

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  • Your path to Grad School

    Expand your knowledge

    With a broad base of knowledge in computer science and finance, CFM students can continue to Master's programs in computer science, finance or business. Read more...

    - Masters of Computer Science
    - Masters of Quantitative Finance or Mathematical Finance
    - Masters of Business Administration

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CFM
In Waterloo's Computing and Financial Management (CFM) program, the only one of its kind in Canada, you'll develop expertise coveted by banks, investment firms and insurance companies. Offered jointly by the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Mathematics, CFM combines the strengths of Canada's premier Schools of Computer Science and Accounting and Finance. In this unique program, you will gain a depth and breadth of expertise that cannot be attained elsewhere.
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