Sustainability and Financial Management

Become a finance expert with a purpose by learning to integrate people, profits, and the planet into the bottom line. Through this one-of-a-kind program, you’ll fuse knowledge of accounting and financial management from Waterloo’s School of Accounting and Finance with the Faculty of Environment’s expertise in sustainability. Plus, you’ll be able to explore careers and gain valuable skills for your career by graduating with 16 months of paid co-op work experience.

Program highlights

Kickstart your credentials.

The Sustainability and Financial Management (SFM) program is a direct route to a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. 

Grow your own green business.

Have an idea for an environmental business or social enterprise? Take a course in green entrepreneurship. Or drop by 

Entrepreneurship at Environment (E @ E)

 to work on your business plan with one-on-one coaching from experienced advisors.

Offered as a co-op

program only

Graduate with a Bachelor of Sustainability and Financial Management (BSFM)

Offered by the School of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Art s, and Faculty of Environment

What will you learn?

First-year courses

Throughout your degree, you'll take a mix of accounting, finance, sustainability, and environmental courses. Learn about the  courses and specializations you'll take  as part of your degree.

Customize your degree

After finishing the second year, you’ll customize your pathway by selecting a specialization that reflects your interests.

Corporate Sustainability (CPA pathway)

Government Policy and Financial Markets (CFA pathway)

Indigenous Entrepreneurship