Financial Science
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.
Here you will develop your expertise in state-of-the-art labs like our Financial Intelligence & Innovation Hub, applying skills in mathematics, statistics, economics, business, and computing to analyze investment industry trends and implement real-world data models, setting you up for an exciting career in an increasingly complex financial world.
Trent’s comprehensive Financial Science program – the only one of its kind in Canada – gives high-achieving students a foundation in the theory and practical techniques for modelling and managing the complexities of modern financial challenges.
Trent's paid co-op is an opportunity for you to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help you get a head start on your career. The Financial Science co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors.
Specifically, paid co-op gives you a chance to obtain 12 months of practical experience on the job, develop or enhance technical skills, explore career options, network with a variety of individuals and organizations, learn from mentors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop technical writing skills.
Traditionally there are three co-op work terms of paid employment, each four months long, 35 hours/week, giving students the opportunity to manage well-defined special projects at an organization. With the Financial Science co-op, students are encouraged to combine two work terms back-to-back creating an eight-month opportunity with one employer.
- Gain 12 months of work experience in the industry through the four-year coop stream, working full-time for three terms, getting first-hand experience in accounting, investment analysis, actuarial consulting, and brokering
- Develop your financial skills in Trent's state-of-the-art Financial Intelligence & Innovation Hub, equipped with 12 industry-standard Bloomberg terminals directly connected to live market data – stocks, bonds and commodities
- Construct your own financial models based on real-world financial data through lab courses, applied case studies, and research projects
- Get practice making fast-paced decisions by participating in virtual trading floor competitions
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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
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Program specific requirements:
- A minimum 75% overall average, MHF4U or MCV4U are required. Admission average is calculated on required courses, including ENG4U, plus two next best 4U/M courses
Program requirements for admittance into co-op:
- A minimum 80% average including ENG4U and one of MHF4U or MCV4U
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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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.
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.
- Financial Management
- Investment Analysis
- Financial Accounting
- Actuarial Services
- Brokerage Services