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Full	Carleton Computer Science OUAC COD Remove	Carleton Engineering – Software OUAC CES Remove	Guelph Management (BComm) (co-op option) OUAC GBF Remove	Ottawa Commerce – Human Resource Management (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC OTQ Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)”	75–80%“75–80% (regular and co-op)”	80–86%“80 to 86%”	80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) 4 best 4U/M courses Alternative Offers Find more information about alternative offers +1 more on the program page	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) Chemistry (SCH4U) Physics (SPH4U) 2 best 4U/M courses +3 more on the program page	ENG4U MHF4U 1 additional 4U Math course 3 additional 4U/M courses Proficiency in math-based programs is required for consideration for BComm specializations.	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. +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—	—
What you study	Artificial Intelligence Business Studies Computer Games Management	Artificial Intelligence Computer Engineering Software Engineering	Business Studies Human Resource Management Management Studies Others in Business & Administrative Studies	Business Studies Human Resource Management Management Studies Others in Business & Administrative Studies
What it is	You study the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing.	You study how to design, build, and maintain software systems and applications, from the coding and logic to the architecture that makes programs run. This program includes hands-on projects in artificial intelligence and computer engineering alongside core software development. The co-op placement is required, meaning you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate.	You study business management fundamentals including accounting, finance, marketing, and organizational behaviour, with flexibility to specialize in areas like human resources. The co-op option means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, letting you apply what you learn in real settings. This program suits students interested in business careers who want practical workplace experience alongside their degree.	You study business management with a focus on human resources — how companies hire, train, develop, and manage their employees. Unlike a general commerce degree, this program specializes in HR practices, labour relations, and organizational behaviour from day one. It suits students interested in understanding workplace dynamics and building careers in recruitment, employee development, or organizational leadership.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	software engineering	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Carleton University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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