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