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4 programs, side by side

Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.

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Brock

Business Economics

OUAC BE

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Carleton

Commerce

OUAC CC

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid 70s80%80% (regular and co-op)70%70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U (min. 65%) or MCV4U (min. 65%)
  • Alternative Offers
  • You will receive an offer of admission to only 1 program. Your highest listed choice is considered first when you indicate more than 1 Brock program on your application. If you are not eligible for your first choice, your subsequent choices will be considered in your indicated order of preference. In most cases: If you apply to only 1 Brock program but do not qualify, you will be considered for an alternative or related program. If you apply but are not admitted to a co-op program, you will automatically be considered for the regular, non co-op program.
  • Concentrations: Accounting, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended.
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U
  • 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • ENG4U
  • 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • 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.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Administration, BAdmin, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyBusiness StudiesEconomicsAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinanceAccountingBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceEconomicsAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management
What it isYou study how businesses work and make decisions by combining practical business skills with economic theory — understanding markets, money, strategy, and how companies fit into the broader economy. Unlike a straight business or economics program alone, you learn both sides together, seeing how economic principles directly shape business choices. This program includes a co-op work term, so you spend time in an actual job alongside your classes. It suits people who want a business career but also care about understanding the bigger economic picture.Commerce is a broad business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, management, and related topics. You choose a concentration like accounting or finance to specialize, rather than studying one narrow area. It suits people interested in business fundamentals and real-world work experience, since the program includes optional co-op placements that let you alternate between classes and paid jobs in your field.A Bachelor of Administration or Commerce teaches you core business skills like accounting, finance, management, and human resources, along with how organizations actually operate. The BComm adds a stronger focus on accounting and financial analysis compared to the BAdmin. Both programs include a co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom and paid work at real companies, building experience while you study. This suits people who want practical business skills, like working with numbers or managing people, and who value learning on the job.You study business fundamentals — accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management — at two Lakehead campuses in Ontario and complete mandatory work terms alongside your courses. This structure differs from a standard business degree by splitting your education between Thunder Bay and Orillia and requiring you to alternate semesters of study with paid work experience. It suits students who want practical industry exposure while earning a degree and are comfortable moving between campuses.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlycommerce/businessfinancemarketingaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceBrock University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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