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Carleton

Computer Science

OUAC COD

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Diploma in Business Administration

OUAC UG

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–85%80-85% (regular and co-op)73–77%Mid-70s73–77%Mid 70s70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
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
  • Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U (minimum 60%)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) and Physics (SPH4U).
  • Minimum combined 70% average in prerequisite math and science courses, with no grade below 60%
  • English at 60%
  • ENG4U
  • 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science and Management (Co-op), BSc&Mgt (Co-op)Bachelor of Administration, BAdmin, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagementArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceAccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceAccountingBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceEconomics
What it isYou 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.Artificial Intelligence is the study of how to design computer systems that can learn, make decisions, and solve problems with minimal human instruction. This program embeds four paid work terms throughout your degree, alternating with school terms, so you gain industry experience while learning theory. It suits students who want hands-on experience alongside rigorous training in machine learning, data analysis, and intelligent systems, and who are ready to balance classroom study with workplace responsibilities.This is a two-year applied business program covering accounting, finance, management, and economics fundamentals. Unlike a four-year bachelor's degree, it gets you working faster with practical skills employers want immediately. It suits students who want hands-on business training without the length or theory-heavy focus of a university degree.A Bachelor of Administration or Commerce teaches you core business skills like accounting, finance, management, and human resources, along with how organizations actually operate. The BComm adds a stronger focus on accounting and financial analysis compared to the BAdmin. Both programs include a co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom and paid work at real companies, building experience while you study. This suits people who want practical business skills, like working with numbers or managing people, and who value learning on the job.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer scienceApplied to directlyApplied to directlyaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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