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Welcome to the
Faculty of Mathematics
Fall Open House
November 1, 2014
Serge D’Alessio
Associate Dean – Admissions
The Faculty that counts!!!
This presentation is available online at:
uwaterloo.ca/math/future-undergraduates
Why study Mathematical, Computational
or Statistical Sciences?
• You like it!
• You’re good at it!
• Math and Computers are everywhere!
• It challenges you
• It emphasizes analysis and problem solving
• It blends theory and practice
• Jobs are in high demand with these skills
• Careers are interesting, important and dynamic
Some Careers in the Mathematical,
Computational or Statistical Sciences
Health informatician
Animation tool designer
Marketing specialist
Professor
Chartered accountant
Epidemiologist
Software engineer
Business systems analyst
Quality engineer
For more on careers
please visit:
Software designer
Actuary
Teacher
Meteorologist
Biostatistician
Systems analyst
Financial analyst
Network security specialist
Cryptographer
Survey methodologist
uwaterloo.ca/math/future-undergraduates
Why Believe Us?Financial Post, Thursday, May 25, 2006
“Mathematicians are the new must-have
employee in the business world
Corner office occupants beware: The war for
talent has a new contender for the title of hottest
new recruit. Mathematicians, it seems, are the up-
and-coming, must-have additions to some
company payrolls, now that math is one of the
core sources for innovation in a supercharged,
knowledge-based economy. With algorithms and
sophisticated mathematical modelling techniques
driving so much business innovation these days,
…..”
Why Believe Us?
Financial Post, Thursday, July 31, 2014
“17 high-paying jobs for people who hate
stress”Orthodontists, Marine Engineers & Naval Architects,
Computer Hardware Engineers, Food Scientists,
Astronomers, Economists, Political Scientists,
Mathematicians, Law Teachers, Actuaries, Physicists,
Optometrists, Art Directors, Statisticians, Geoscientists,
Computer & Information Systems Managers,
Applications Software Developers
Why Believe Us?
Bill Gates at UW – October, 2005
“…There are many years where Waterloo is the university we hired the most people from of any university in the world, and Waterloo has always been in the top five every year.”
Bill Gates at UW – February, 2008
“These are fun jobs. They’re not just jobswhere you are stuck in a cubby hole your whole life. They’re really about changing the world.”
2009 2010 2011
1. Mathematician 1. Actuary 1. Software Engineer
2. Actuary 2. Software Engineer 2. Mathematician
3. Statistician 3. Computer Systems Analyst 3. Actuary
4. Biologist 4. Biologist 4. Statistician
5. Software Engineer 5. Historian 5. Computer Systems Analyst
6. Computer Systems Analyst 6. Mathematician 6. Meteorologist
7. Historian 7. Paralegal Assistant 7. Biologist
8. Sociologist 8. Statistician 8. Historian
9. Industrial Designer 9. Accountant 9. Audiologist
10. Accountant 10. Dental Hygienist 10. Dental Hygienist
Why Believe Us?Doing the Math to Find the Good Jobs
Wall Street Journal – Top 10 List
2012 2013 2014
1. Software Engineer 1. Actuary 1. Mathematician
2. Actuary 2. Biomedical Engineer 2. University Professor
3. Human Resources Manager 3. Software Engineer 3. Statistician
4. Dental Hygienist 4. Audiologist 4. Actuary
5. Financial Planner 5. Financial Planner 5. Audiologist
6. Audiologist 6. Dental Hygienist 6. Dental Hygienist
7. Occupational Therapist 7. Occupational Therapist 7. Software Engineer
8. Online Advertising Manager 8. Optometrist 8. Computer Systems Analyst
9. Computer Systems Analyst 9. Physical Therapist 9. Occupational Therapist
10. Mathematician 10. Computer Systems Analyst 10. Speech Pathologist
14. University Professor
18. Mathematician
20. Statistician
Why Believe Us?Doing the Math to Find the Good Jobs
Wall Street Journal – Top 10 List
Why study Math/CS at UW?
• The Faculty of Mathematics is the largest centre for
mathematical, computational, and statistical education in
the world
• Large number of courses offered (more than 180):
specialization, breadth, challenge
• Innovative, flexible programs
• Distinguished, dedicated professors
• State-of-the-art computer equipment available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Own your ideas – Intellectual Property Rights
There’s more…
Why study Math/CS at UW?
• Relatively small class sizes
• Tutorial centres in the Math building and in residence
• The world’s largest co-operative education program gives you relevant workplace experience
• Our reputation – people know about us!!!
And the most important reason…
• The students: bright, dedicated, eager to learn and grow – in their chosen field, in other fields, in extracurricular activities, as part of society
Math in Europe
• Unique Opportunity to Live in Europe for 3 months:
- One month in Rome, Italy.
- Two months in Montpellier, France.
• Take three University of Waterloo Mathematics courses:
- Taught by University of Waterloo Mathematics Professors.
- Identical courses with a grade associated with them.
- Similar pace and structure as in Waterloo.
• Classes will be scheduled strategically:
- Study time will be optimized.
- Experiencing the local culture will be encouraged.
- Local travel within Europe will be enabled.
• Costs:
- Program Fee of approximately $7,500. This covers 3 months of
accommodation and meals, an elective French course in Montpellier and
travel between Italy and France.
- Airfare of approximately $1,100.
- Other costs: Registration in your program as a University of Waterloo
Undergraduate taking 3 courses in the Faculty of Mathematics.
Mathematics International Exchange
Mathematics International Exchange
- Can choose from over 140 partner Universities across more
than 36 countries.
- Can go on exchange between 4 to 12 months.
- Open to both Regular and Co-op students in their 3rd year or
higher.
- Open to both International and Canadian students.
Find more information at:
https://uwaterloo.ca/international
Co-op Regular
~75% of Math students ~25% of Math students
Alternate school & work terms Study from September to April
4 and 2/3 years to complete 3 and 2/3 years to complete
Gain up to 2 years of work
experience during various terms
Gain up to 1 year of work
experience during summers
Sample different careers Focus on school & other activities
Help finance your education Enter work force sooner
Make valuable career contacts Move quickly into further education
Co-op or Regular?
The Scope of the Faculty of Mathematics
• Over 6500 undergraduate students with a large
international student population
• Four strong departments and one strong school
• Over 200 full-time professors, plus academic support staff
• Four different undergraduate degrees, numerous programs, options, and specializations
• Strong graduate programs and active researchers
• Common first year to permit transfer between programs
• Most programs require 40 term courses with at least 10 that are not Math or Computer Science
Four strong Departments
• All offer Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath) degree
• Applied Mathematics
- Includes Mathematical Physics, and Options in Biology, Earth
Sciences, Economics, Physics, Scientific Computation
• Combinatorics and Optimization
- Includes Mathematical Optimization
• Pure Mathematics
- Includes Mathematical Finance, Pure Math (Teaching Option)
• Statistics and Actuarial Science
- Includes Mathematical Finance
- Medical Statistics
- Finance Option (Actuarial Science)
One strong School of Computer Science
• Offers Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS), Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath/CS) degrees
• Math/CS core with flexibility to add specializations or options
• Double Degree Computer Science (UW) and Business (WLU)
- 52 courses, 5 years (5 work terms)
• Joint (highly structured) programs:
- Computing and Financial Management leading to BCFM
- Software Engineering leading to BSE
Business and Accounting Programs
within the Faculty of Mathematics
• Double Degree: Bachelor of Mathematics from UW and Bachelor of Business Administration from WLU
- 52 courses, 5 years (5 work terms)
• Math/CPA leading to BMath
- 40 courses, 4 years and 4 months - then MAcc
• Financial Analysis and Risk Management
• Mathematics/Business Administration
• Information Technology Management
• Mathematical Economics
• All lead to BMath (Regular or Co-op)
How do I apply?
• Through Ontario Universities’ Application Centre
(OUAC) online at http://www.ouac.on.ca
• More details from your school
• Mathematics includes all mathematics major
programs which students choose after arrival
(typically in second year)
• Other programs offer direct admission from high
school (students can transfer into some of them
after arrival)
Faculty of Math Admission Requirements
for September 2015
• 6 Grade 12 courses: 4 must be U, 2 can be U or M
• Grade 12U courses must include any 12U English and
Math courses:
Advanced Functions, and Calculus and Vectors
Software Engineering also requires Physics & Chemistry
• Grade 11 & Grade12 ICS encouraged for students
interested in Computer Science
• Euclid contest highly recommended for all applicants
• Canadian Computing Competition recommended for
computing-related programs
Faculty of Math Admission Targets
• Honours Mathematics: 465
• Computer Science: 375 + (130 SE + 40 CFM)
• Double Degree: BCS/BBA: 50 (+ 50 through WLU)
• Double Degree: BMath/BBA: 60 (+ 60 through WLU)
• Math/CPA: 55
• Math/Business Admin: 60
• Math/Financial Analysis and Risk Management: 115
What Marks are Required?
• Mid 80’s and above
• Co-op cut-off is higher than Regular
• High 80’s for more competitive programs:
Double Degree programs, Accounting,
Computing and Financial Management,
Financial Analysis and Risk Management,
Computer Science
BUT
IMPORTANT: Your average can be boosted by additional information that you provide
Admission Information Form (AIF)
• Academic history
• Extracurricular activities
- At school
- In the community
- Self-study or relevant work experience
- Math and computing competitions
• Teacher Reference
• Get your forms onlinehttp://www.findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca/thenextstep
• AIF is required for competitive programs and strongly recommended for all others
Admission Score
• Add marks for required courses (2 Math, Eng)
plus highest U course plus highest two other
U/M courses and divide by 6
PLUS
• An additional score computed from your AIF
• Euclid Contest score may make a difference
for certain high demand programs
Euclid Contest
• Written on Wednesday, April 15, 2015
• Not required for admission BUT a strong
performance could help you earn a place in the
Faculty
• Used in Admission Scholarships decisions
PREPARE!!!
• Go to http://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca
for the Euclid eWorkshop, past contests and
solutions
Canadian Computing Contest
• Enrichment activity for students interested in
Computer Science
• Canadian Computing Competition - Problems done in
your school on your equipment on
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
• Canadian Computing Olympiad - Done at UW in May
• Resources available at
http://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/
University Wide
Entrance Scholarships
Admission
Average
Scholarship Name Amount
95+ President’s
Scholarship of
Distinction
$2,000 Entrance
Scholarship +
$1,500 International
Award or $1,500
Research Award
90 – 95 President’s
Scholarship
$2,000 Entrance
Scholarship
85 - 90 Merit Scholarship $1,000 Entrance
Scholarship
U of W Bursaries and Loans
Entrance Bursaries – Students with Financial Need
• About 1,000 are available to Ontario residents attending university for the first time in September 2015
• Range from $500 to $4,000
• Need to apply by mid April, 2015 and must apply for OSAP as well
• For information and application form visit:http://www.findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca/financing/bursary.htm
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
• Various types of assistance to eligible students based on need - http://www.osap.gov.on.ca/
Math Entrance Scholarships
• Many require no application:
– Based on secondary school performance, Euclid result and AIF
– Approximately 200 available
Values range from $5,000 to $10,000 (over 4 years)
Others range from $1,000 to $3,000 for one year
• Some require an application:
– Deadline for application is February 9, 2015
– Application form is available online at:
http://math.uwaterloo.ca/math/future-undergraduates
/funding-and-awards/entrance-scholarships
Application required for: Scholarship
Name
Eligible Students Amount Number
Available
Mike & Ophelia
Lazaridis
Olympiad Sch.
IMO/IOI medal winners
Open to domestic and
international students
Full
cost!
4
CIBC National
Scholarship
Domestic students $25,000 1
Math National
Scholarships
Domestic students $12,000
to
$25,000
Up to 15
Math Global
Scholarships
International students $12,000
to
$20,000
Up to 10
Next sessions:
10:35 – 11:05: Computer Science Programs
11:10 – 11:45: Sample Lecture
12:05 – 12:45: Co-op Student Panel
1:00 - 1:30: Admissions Information Session
1:35 – 2:05: Business & Accounting Programs
2:10 – 240: Honours Math Programs
2:45 – 3:45: Math Contests Workshop
This presentation is available online at:
http://uwaterloo.ca/math/future-undergraduates