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Full	Lakehead Computer Science (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie) OUAC AG Remove	Carleton Computer Science OUAC COD Remove	Ontario Tech Information Technology - Game Development and Interactive Media OUAC DGD Remove	Ottawa Sciences commerciales- Entrepreneuriat (4 ans) OUAC OBI Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%	80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)”	73–77%“Mid-70s”	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U	—	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MHF4U 1 from ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) 4 best 4U/M courses Alternative Offers Find more information about alternative offers +1 more on the program page	Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U with a minimum average of 60% One of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum grade of 60% or Computer Science (ICS4U) with a minimum average of 70% Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements, or we cannot accommodate your application, you may receive an offer to another closely related program.	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U If you have not completed MCV4U, you can take the replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or during your first term.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No	Available
Degree	—	—	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	100	—
What you study	Artificial Intelligence Computer Games Computer Science Information Systems	Artificial Intelligence Business Studies Computer Games Management	Business Studies Computer Games Information Systems Media and Communication Studies	Business Studies Information Technology Management Management Studies
What it is	You study the design, development, and theory behind computer programs and systems — from artificial intelligence and game design to information management. This program lets you do paid work terms with employers alongside your classes, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. It suits students who want hands-on industry experience early and are curious about how software and systems actually work in practice.	You study the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing.	You study how to design, build, and produce video games and interactive digital media. This program combines computer programming and game design with business and media skills, so you learn both the technical side and the creative direction needed to develop games professionally. It suits people who want to work in game studios or media companies and enjoy problem-solving through coding as much as visual storytelling.	You study business fundamentals, entrepreneurship, and management with a focus on starting and running your own company. This program includes paid work terms built into your degree, alternating between classroom and real business placements where you apply what you're learning. It suits students who want to understand business from the ground up and prefer learning through hands-on experience alongside their coursework.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	computer science	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Lakehead University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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