What is Computing and Financial Management?
Two majors. One degree.Ìý
Computing and Financial Management (CFM) at À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ is the only program of its kind in Canada that combines studies in computer science and finance to prepare you for the fast-growing, trillion-dollar Financial Technology (FinTech)Ìýindustry.Ìý
FinTech is the new innovative technology that aims to change the way we use traditional financial methods or services, such asÌýcompletingÌýmobile banking or reviewingÌýfinancial portfolios via a smartphone. More and more banks are partnering with FinTech start-ups to change the way they deliver customer service to their clients.ÌýThe industry is looking to hire job-ready graduates with the means to combine their knowledge in both finance and technology. CFM graduates are prepared to meet these demands with their unique combination of studies.
CFM is a community-based program. You'll have the support of a dedicated advisor as well as a small community of students to supportÌýyour studies.Ìý
- Available as aÌýco-opÌý±è°ù´Ç²µ°ù²¹³¾
- There are 40 courses for this degree
- Graduate with aÌýBachelor of Computing and Financial Management program
How does the CFM program work?Ìý
You'll take an equal amount of computer science courses and finance courses to fit in two majors within one degree. Out of 40 courses, you'll take 36 required courses with the option to choose 4 general electives. CFM is a structured program designed to prepare you for financial technology.Ìý
If you're interested in CFM but are new to computer science and finance, find our resources to increase your knowledge before you apply. You may want to know simply what finance is!
What is finance?
Finance is a general term that describesÌýbank-related activitiesÌýlike debts, credit, capital markets, money, and investments. Simply put, finance representsÌýmoney management.
Try out computer science and finance
Gain experienceÌýin computer science and finance with these free resources.
Learn common financial problems to teach you the basics. You'll find that finance is incredibly mathematical!
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First-year courses
- MATH 135/145 - Classical Algebra
- Math 137/147 - Calculus I
- CS 115/135/145 - Computer Science
- CFM 101 -ÌýIntroduction to Financial Markets and Data Analytics
- AFM 132 - Introduction to Business Stages
Upper-year courses
- AFM 272 - Global Capital Markets
- AFM 322 - Derivative Securities
- CFM 301 - Financial Data Analytics
- CFM 401 - Topics in Financial Technology
- STAT 373 - Regression and ForecastingÌýMethods in Finance
See full courses in our undergraduate calendar.ÌýÌý
Sample co-op and careers
Since you will major in both computer science and finance, you will have the skills and know-how to work in technology, finance, and/or financial technology roles. Our students commonly work as analysts, auditors, developers, engineers, and programmers while on co-op and full time.
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How to apply
Apply directly to Computing and FinancialÌýManagementÌýfor admissions consideration.
Find out more information aboutÌýadmissions and theÌýsteps to apply.Ìý