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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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 73–77%“Mid 70s” | 83–90%“Mid- to high 80s” | 70%“70%+” | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
| Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | 60 | — | — |
| What you study | Business StudiesEconomics | Business StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource Management | AccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance | AccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management |
| What it is | You 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. | You study business fundamentals — how organizations work, manage money, make decisions — with a focus on global markets and cross-border trade. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside theory. This suits people who want hands-on learning and international exposure while building a professional network before graduation. | A BBA is a four-year business degree where you study core topics like accounting, finance, marketing, and human resources alongside economics and general business strategy. Unlike some business programs, this one includes co-op work terms, meaning you alternate between classroom learning and paid jobs at companies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. It suits students who want a broad business foundation with hands-on learning and don't yet know which specific business path they'll take. | 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 it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | commerce/business | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Brock University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Business Administration73–78%+
- Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) Undeclared (first year only)80–86%+
- Diploma in Business Administration73–77%+
- International Studies (BA, iBA)73–80%+
- Honours Bachelor of Business Administration and Diploma in Business Administration70–75%+
- Management and Organizational Studies83–87%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.