4 programs, side by side
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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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)” | 80% | 83–90%“Mid- to high-80s” | 83–90%“Mid-80s (regular), mid- to high 80s (co-op)” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op) | Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 82 | 800 | 420 |
| What you study | Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagement | Business StudiesInformation SystemsManagementManagement Studies | AccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management | AccountingEconomicsEntrepreneurshipFinance |
| 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. | This four-year program teaches you how to manage and implement technology systems within businesses — combining business strategy with information technology skills. Unlike a pure commerce degree, it focuses specifically on how companies use digital tools, data systems, and software to operate effectively. It suits students who want to work in roles that bridge business and IT, such as managing technology projects, analyzing business data, or overseeing digital transformation initiatives. | 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. | You study the fundamentals of running organizations and making business decisions, covering areas like accounting, finance, marketing, and human resources. The co-op option means you alternate between classroom learning and paid work terms at real companies, giving you direct experience alongside your degree. This program suits people who want practical business skills and a chance to test different roles before choosing a specialty. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | Applied to directly | accountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing | accountingcommerce/businesseconomicsfinancemarketing |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo |
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