Undergraduate
Financial Science
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- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
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- Peterborough
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- Paid Co-op Available
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- Fall & Winter & Summer
- Business & Management
At a glance:
- Degree Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Campus Peterborough
- Work Experience Paid Co-op Available
- Program is Offered Fall & Winter & Summer
- Study Options Part time/Full time
- OUAC Codes RDK - Peterborough RLH - Peterborough co-op
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The Trent Advantage
Canada’s only Financial Science program combines mathematics, statistics, economics, business and computing with paid co-op experiences to prepare you to solve complex financial challenges.
This unique B.Sc. degree immerses you in all aspects of finance and prepares you for a career in an increasingly complex global marketplace. In Trent’s Financial Intelligence & Innovation Hub, you’ll use Bloomberg terminals to build investment portfolios, analyze live markets, and develop models. Here you will build the analytical, programming, and risk-management skills needed for careers in investment management, financial advising, business intelligence, and risk analysis.
- Study finance across multiple disciplines and perspectives, including mathematics, statistics, economics, business, and computing.
- Set yourself apart in the job market graduating with paid co-op experience and valuable employer connections.
- Practice building investment portfolios and analyzing markets using state-of-the-art Bloomberg Terminals and other financial software.
Program Possibilites
Add an Option to your Financial Science degree to explore an additional area of interest
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Applied Ethics
With courses grounded in critical thinking, ethical theory, and applied ethics, this option is ideal if you are interested in everything from advocacy and public policy issues to working in the fields of medicine, law, environmental resource management, business, and computing.
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Leadership
What does it mean to be a leader? How does one learn to lead? In this option you will learn all about the importance of building relationships and directing people to work together to achieve common goals and objectives. With opportunities to learn from Trent University’s Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership, and take courses from across disciplines, you will develop comprehensive perspectives on leadership and earn a formal designation that signals your leadership capacity to future employers.
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Legal Studies
Understanding the legal system in Canada is valuable for everyone, not just lawyers and policy makers. A complement to virtually any B.A. or B.Sc. degree, this option provides students with fundamental knowledge about Canadian law. You’ll learn about rights and freedoms, what it takes to draft and pass new laws, and how the law influences and is influenced by society and culture.
Career experience while you learn
Every Financial Science student has a guaranteed route to paid, credited experience before they graduate.
Paid Co-op Available
- Graduate with paid work experience completing three 12–16-week work terms in the summer of years two and three, and the fall of year four, all as part of your four-year degree.
- Work in accounting, banking, financial analysis, investment advising and related fields, applying your knowledge and building valuable workplace experience.
Research Opportunities
- Build financial models using real-world market data in Trent’s Financial Intelligence & Innovation Hub, equipped with 12 Bloomberg terminals providing live data on stocks, bonds and commodities.
- Conduct applied research by constructing financial models, analyzing investment-industry trends, and developing data-driven solutions to complex financial problems.
Field Schools and Hands-On Courses
- Apply investment theory using simulation software to practice portfolio management while exploring asset pricing, bonds, options, ETFs and ESG investing.
- Test your decision-making skills through fast-paced virtual trading floor competitions.
Study Abroad
- Take your Trent education global. Spend a semester or year studying at one of Trent’s 50+ international partner universities, participate in a summer field course, or gain international experience through a placement or internship.
- With opportunities in more than 35 countries, you can broaden your academic perspective, experience new cultures, and build skills that prepare you for a global career.
Career Paths
- Business Intelligence Consultant
- Brokerage Specialist
- Credit Risk Analyst
- Personal Financial Advisor
- Financial Reporter
In Their Own Words
There isn’t a program that is this interdisciplinary, this cross pollinated, that prepares graduates to do not only finance, but so much more in the economic world.
Dr. Wesley Burr
Chair of Mathematics & Statistics
Admissions
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
| Admission Requirements | Recommended Admission Requirements | Estimated Admission Average | Co-op Admission Average |
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| ENG4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U | MHF4U and MCV4U | 70-75% | 80-85% |
Requirements
Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
Requirements
International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
Requirements
Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
Requirements
With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Tuition Estimate
Estimate your tuition, ancillary fees, and potential entrance scholarships based on your program, residency status, and academic average.
Tuition
Base Tuition Fee
$6,240.85
Ancillary Fees
Ancillary Fees (non-tuition costs supporting student services, such as athletics, campus safety, college fees, etc.)
$2,122.22
Total:
$ 8,363.07
* The tuition details and scholarships listed are for domestic students only. International applicants should contact the financial aid office directly for equivalent guidance.
Scholarships
If you’re a top scholar with an average of 80% or higher, you qualify to automatically receive an entrance scholarship to Trent. Scholars with 95% or higher? You earn free first-year tuition – no application required.
| Entrance Average | Maximum Scholarship Potential | Details |
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| 95%+ | $18,241 | $6,241 first year Full Tuition + $4,000 x 3 years |
| 90-94.9% | $12,000 | $3,000 x 4 years |
| 85-89.9% | $8,000 | $2,000 x 4 years |
| 80-84.9% | $6,000 | $1,500 x 4 years |
* Available to Domestic students only. Based on 2026/27 tuition for a general arts and science program
Explore additional funding for domestic and international students
- Kawartha Credit Union Financial Science Scholarship