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Carleton

Computer Science

OUAC COD

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Queen's

Computing

OUAC QD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%80–85%80-85% (regular and co-op)83–87%Mid 80s83–93%Mid-80s to low-90s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
  • two of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
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
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U
  • 2 of the following: MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U
  • MCV4U is highly recommended
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published400
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer GamesComputer ScienceInformation SystemsArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagementArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceInformation SystemsInformation TechnologyAccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesFinance
What it isYou 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.Computing at Queen's covers the theory and practice of building software, managing information systems, and developing artificial intelligence. You'll study programming, algorithms, data structures, and mathematics that underpin these fields. The program includes a co-op option, letting you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at tech companies, which sets it apart from a standard degree and gives you real industry experience alongside your studies. It suits people who like solving problems with code and want hands-on exposure to how software gets built in actual workplaces.Management and Organizational Studies teaches you the fundamentals of how to run businesses and lead teams. You'll study accounting, finance, marketing, and how organizations use technology to operate effectively. This is a broad business program rather than a specialized professional accounting or finance degree, and it suits people who want flexible career options across multiple business functions rather than committing early to a single specialization.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencecomputer sciencecomputer sciencesoftware engineeringApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average4 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceLakehead University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfoHuron University College on OUInfo

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