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4 programs, side by side

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Carleton

Commerce

OUAC CC

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McMaster

Social Sciences I

OUAC ML

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Carleton

International Business

OUAC CBB

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80%80% (regular and co-op)80–87%Low-to mid-80s80%80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UENG4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • 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
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended.
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • If you are missing MCV4U, you may take the equivalent course at the University of Ottawa the summer before or during your first term.
  • Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSWBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published950
What you studyAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinanceAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman GeographyAccountingBusiness StudiesInformation SystemsInternational DevelopmentBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinanceHealth Informatics
What it isCommerce 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.Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.International 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.This program teaches you business and management skills with a focus on health data and information systems. Unlike a general commerce degree, you study how hospitals, clinics, and health organizations use analytics and technology to make decisions and run operations. It suits people who want to work in healthcare but prefer solving business and data problems over clinical work, and who are willing to do paid work terms alongside their studies.
The door tomajors you reach through itcommerce/businessfinancemarketingcriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociologyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfo

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