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	Lakehead French (Thunder Bay) OUAC AR Remove	York (Glendon) International Studies & Business Administration (iBA/BBA Dual Degree) OUAC YYU Remove	Algoma Business Administration (Brampton) (BBA 4 year) OUAC JDB Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%	73–80%“Mid to high 70s”	70%“70%+”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U FRA4U MHF4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of FEF4U, FIF4U, FSF4U	one of MCV4U, MDM4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U 1 from FEF4U, FIF4U or FSF4U Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.	An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants) MHF4U MCV4U or MDM4U 3 +7 more on the program page	ENG4U Two 4U/M math courses (Data Management recommended) Three other 4U/M courses 70% combined average in top six 4U/M courses Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes A Bilingual Supplementary Application is also required. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Applied Arts, BAA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	25	—
What you study	Comparative Literary Studies French Studies Modern Languages Translation Studies	Accounting Artificial Intelligence Business Studies Economics	Accounting Business Studies Economics Finance
What it is	This program lets you study the French language, literature, and culture in depth, including how French works across different regions and contexts. You'll also learn translation skills, which sets it apart from a basic language course — you're not just learning to speak French, but understanding how meaning moves between languages and cultures. It suits students who love reading, writing, and the nuances of how language shapes thought.	This program lets you earn two degrees at once: a business administration credential covering accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship, plus an international studies degree in history, geography, or environmental studies. Unlike a typical business degree, you're required to complete a co-op work term, which gives you practical experience alongside classroom learning. It suits students who want both solid business training and deeper knowledge of global issues or a second subject area.	You study the core functions of business — accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and economics — and learn how to manage them together in real organizations. This four-year program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work in actual companies. It suits people who want practical business skills and real-world experience before graduating.
The door tomajors you reach through it	languages	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Lakehead University on OUInfo	York University — Glendon on OUInfo	Algoma University on OUInfo

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