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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

Computer Science

OUAC COD

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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 wording80–85%80-85% (regular and co-op)83–93%Mid-80s to low-90s83–90%Mid- to high-80s80%80% (regular and co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4UENG4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
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
  • ENG4U
  • 2 of the following: MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U
  • MCV4U is highly recommended
  • 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-opAvailableNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published800
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagementAccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesFinanceAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinance
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.Management and Organizational Studies teaches you the fundamentals of how to run businesses and lead teams. You'll study accounting, finance, marketing, and how organizations use technology to operate effectively. This is a broad business program rather than a specialized professional accounting or finance degree, and it suits people who want flexible career options across multiple business functions rather than committing early to a single specialization.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 itcomputer scienceApplied to directlyaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 80%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoHuron University College on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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