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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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Carleton

International Business

OUAC CBB

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McMaster

Humanities I

OUAC MH

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Western

Arts and Humanities

OUAC EA

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Carleton

Commerce

OUAC CC

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80%80–83%Anticipated admission average of low-80s80–83%Low 80s80%80% (regular and co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UENG4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended.
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • English 4U
  • *Completion of Biology 4U is recommended for students who are interested in pursuing the Cognitive Science of Language program in Level II.
  • English, ENG4U
  • 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
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Prospective students applying to Fine Arts will need to submit a portfolio.
  • For the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities (SASAH), students must indicate interest on the OUAC application and complete a Statement of Interest by February 28, 2026.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opNoNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Arts, BBA/BA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Certificate, Cert, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published480
What you studyAccountingBusiness StudiesInformation SystemsInternational DevelopmentAfrican StudiesAncient Middle Eastern LanguagesClassical StudiesComparative Literary StudiesAncient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & PhotographyClassical Greek StudiesClassical StudiesAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinance
What it isInternational Business is a business degree that prepares you to work across borders and cultures, combining core business subjects like accounting, management, and marketing with a focus on global economics and international development. Unlike a general business program, it emphasizes the particular skills and knowledge needed for companies operating in multiple countries. It suits students interested in trade, global markets, or managing international teams, and who are comfortable with both quantitative and social science coursework.Humanities I is your first year of study in the liberal arts, where you explore human culture, language, history, and society through subjects like English, history, drama, and linguistics. You take a range of courses across these fields to discover what interests you before specializing in a particular discipline in later years. This suits students who are curious about how people think, communicate, and organize themselves, but aren't yet certain which humanities subject to focus on.Arts and Humanities programs at Western let you study literature, history, languages, creative work, and visual art — subjects focused on human culture and expression rather than science or business. You can pursue a general BA, combine business with arts, earn a specialized BFA in fine art, or complete a shorter certificate or diploma. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements related to your field. This suits people drawn to writing, analysis, visual creativity, or understanding how societies and cultures work.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 directlycommunicationsenglishhistorylanguagesphilosophyenglishlanguagesphilosophycommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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