Welcome to the Faculty of Mathematics

Fall Open HouseNovember 7, 2015

Professor Serge D’AlessioAssociate 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 informaticianAnimation tool designerMarketing specialistProfessorChartered accountantEpidemiologistSoftware engineerBusiness systems analystQuality engineerFor 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 jobs where 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

2015

1. Actuary

2. Audiologist

3. Mathematician

4. Statistician

5. Biomedical Engineer

6. Data Scientist

7. Dental Hygienist

8. Software Engineer

9. Occupational Therapist

10. Computer Systems Analyst

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

• Hundreds of courses offered: 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 – ranked in the top 25 globally for

both mathematics and computer science

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 3 trips: Venice and Florence, Barcelona and Figueres, Paris. - Airfare of approximately $1,200. - 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 7,000 undergraduate students with a large international student population • Four strong departments and one strong school• Approximately 240 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 Requirementsfor September 2016

• 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: 470• Computer Science: 365 + (125 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: 120

What Marks are Required?

• From Mid to High 80’s• 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

ALSOThe Admission Information Form (AIF) is required

and taken into account!

Admission Information Form (AIF)

• Academic history• Extracurricular activities

- At school- In the community- Self-study or relevant work experience- Math, computing and other contests

• Teacher Reference• Get your forms online

http://www.findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca/thenextstep• The AIF is required for ALL programs

Admissions• Decisions are based on the Admission Average and the

AIF Score• Admission Average - add marks for the required courses

(2 Math, Eng) plus highest U course plus highest two other U/M courses and divide by 6

• Although the AIF is important, grades form the most important part of any admission decision

• For more information on admissions visit:

https://uwaterloo.ca/math/future-undergraduates/admissions• Euclid Contest score may make a difference for certain

high demand programs

Euclid Contest

• Written on Tuesday, April 12, 2016• Not required for admission BUT a strong performance

could help you earn a place in the Faculty• Used in Admission Scholarships decisions

PREPARE!!!• Visit: cemc.uwaterloo.ca and

courseware.cemc.uwaterloo.ca

for past contests and solutions as well as additional online problems

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 17, 2016• Canadian Computing Olympiad - Done at UW in May• Online resources available at: 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 LoansEntrance Bursaries – Students with Financial Need• About 1,000 are available to Ontario residents

attending university for the first time in September 2016

• Range from $500 to $4,000• Need to apply by mid April, 2016 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 the Admission Average, Euclid Contest

result and the AIF Score– 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 8, 2016– 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