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Nov 21, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Calendar (replaced eff. Sept 16, 2022)) [ARCHIVED CALENDAR]
Finance minor (Applied and Industrial Mathematics, and Physics)
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General information
A minor in Finance is available to students in the university’s Applied and Industrial Mathematics , and Physics programs. Mathematics is a key component of problem solving, from the modelling of atmospheric physics to the complexities of managing risk in financial markets. For instance, computational finance focuses on the measurement, management and analysis of financial risk, and detailed insight into numerical and computational techniques in the pricing, hedging and risk management of financial instruments. Furthermore, it is well understood and noticed that modern finance is becoming increasingly technical, requiring the use of sophisticated mathematical tools in both research and practice.
Students wishing to take this minor should consult with their academic advisor for suggested program maps.
Admission requirements
Students can apply to the Finance minor (Applied and Industrial Mathematics, and Physics) in the winter semester of their second year. Admission is competitive and based on performance in the program as well as previous business courses. Students must have a minimum 2.3 GPA (C+ average on a 4.3 scale) to be considered, as well as at least a C+ grade in each BUSI 2050U – Managerial Economics or ECON 2020U – Macroeconomics AND BUSI 2410U – Managerial Finance to be considered.
Finance minor core courses
Finance minor electives (choose two)
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