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TRENTU.CA / Future Students / International / Programs / Undergraduate Programs / Financial Science (Co-op Available)

Financial Science (Co-op Available)

This interdisciplinary B.Sc. degree combines all aspects of finance—math, statistics, economics, business and computing—plus the competitive advantage of gaining professional experience through a unique new co-op stream.
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Co-op Available

Canada’s financial industry has a growing demand for graduates who possess quantitative analytical skills beyond crunching numbers – skills that help guide businesses and individuals with their most important investment decisions. Combining mathematics, statistics, economics, business, and computing, this one-of-a-kind degree program will teach you to analyze investment industry trends and implement models for real-world data, setting you up for an exciting career in an increasingly complex financial world.

Learn More about our Unique Financial Science Degree

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Degrees Offered:

  • B.Sc. (Honours)
  • B.Sc. Co-op (Peterborough Only)

Locations:

  • Peterborough
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Resume Boosters:

  • Gain industry insights, explore your strengths and career interests, and graduate with 12 months of work experience (and income) through the new four-year B.Sc. co-op option, giving you the competitive edge for future career success
  • Construct your own financial models based on real-world financial data
  • Work alongside leaders from Trent’s prestigious School of Business and the Departments of Mathematics and Economics
  • From computer labs and case analyses, to hands-on research projects and virtual trading, extend your knowledge beyond the classroom with a range of career-boosting experiences
  • Make fast-paced decisions participating in ‘virtual trading floor’ competitions
  • Gain hands-on experience using industry-standard software and platforms, including Bloomberg terminals
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"The training that the graduates will receive from a program like this will prepare them for a wealth of careers across the public sector, the nonprofit sector, finance itself, the sub-areas of insurance and banking and so on, but also just a more general graduate school aim as well." 

Dr. Wesley Burr

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Finance and Commercial Affairs Analyst

Financial and investment analysts collect and analyze financial information such as economic forecasts, trading volumes and the movement of capital, financial backgrounds of companies, historical performances and future trends of stocks, bonds and other investment instruments to provide financial and investment or financing advice for their company or their company's clients. Their studies and evaluations cover areas such as takeover bids, private placements, mergers or acquisitions. Financial analysts are employed by a wide range of establishments throughout the private and public sector, such as banks, brokerage houses, insurance companies, investment companies, manufacturing firms, trust companies, utility companies and underwriting firms. Investment analysts are employed primarily by brokerage houses and fund management companies.

$21.63-$52.50/hr
Salary Range
63,800
Jobs in Canada
27,400
10YR Job Outlook
Source: Government of Canada

Career Opportunities

  • Business Intelligence Consultant
  • Brokerage Specialist
  • Credit Risk Analyst
  • Financial Reporter
  • Personal Financial Advisor
  • Actuary
  • Financial Analyst
  • Stockbroker
  • Investment Manager

Popular Courses:

  • Financial Accounting
  • Econometrics
  • Investments
  • Derivatives
  • Linear Programming
  • Mathematical Risk Management
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Admission Requirements

General Requirements:

  • Mathematics
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Related Programs

  • Economics (Co-op Available)
  • Mathematical Economics
  • Mathematical Physics
  • Mathematics

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