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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

Game Programming

OUAC BGP

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McMaster

Business I

OUAC MB

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Carleton

Commerce

OUAC CC

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–83%Low 80s80–83%Low 80s83–90%Mid- to high-80s80%80% (regular and co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%)
  • Strongly recommended subject: ICS4U
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Four additional 4U or 4M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • +4 more on the program page
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • 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
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • OUAC Application Deadline: April 1, 2027
  • *Some programs may stay open beyond this deadline, depending on capacity. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible.
  • An optional supplementary application form is available for applicants who feel that their admission average might be close to or below the quoted range.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Diploma, Dipl.Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published600800
What you studyComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesignEntrepreneurshipAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinance
What it isYou learn to design and code video games, combining programming skills with game design and storytelling. This program emphasizes building complete games from concept to finished product, rather than studying general computer science. It suits people who want to work in the game industry and have both technical problem-solving skills and creative ideas.You study business fundamentals across accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and information systems. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree. This suits students who learn better by doing and want to build a professional network before graduating.A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management. McMaster's program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience at real companies. This program suits people who want broad business knowledge and practical work experience before entering the job market.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyaccountingfinancemarketingaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceBrock University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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