In the Bachelor of Arts - Financial Mathematics program, students will learn theory and application related to mathematics and finance, from portfolio optimization theory to the Black-Scholes model. Students will solve real-world problems in finance and risk management through problem-based and data-driven learning and hands-on math labs, where they will work with relevant industry software. Financial implications affect every industry; graduates could work in accounting firms, financial institutions, insurance, government and the tech sector.
The fundamentals of business are at the heart of any organization and many careers. For students who complete their degree in an Arts, Economics, Science or Music program, Wilfrid Laurier University's Management option will provide them with an understanding of the core principles of the business world, including accounting, marketing, human resources, operations, policy, and finance.
Sample career options include:
- accounting analyst
- actuary
- bank examiner
- commodities manager/broker
- financial analyst/manager
- risk management analyst
- statistical analyst
- trading floor analyst
