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Carleton

Computer Science

OUAC COD

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Business I

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–85%80-85% (regular and co-op)90–97%Low to Mid-90s83–90%Mid- to high-80s85%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4U
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
  • Any Grade 12 U English
  • Advanced Functions
  • Calculus and Vectors
  • One other Grade 12 U course
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • 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 onlyYes
  • An Admission Information Form is required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application.
  • You're strongly encouraged to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest and the Canadian Senior Mathematics Competition.
  • Individual selection may vary.
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • 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-opAvailableAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published29800
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagementArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringAccountingBusiness 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.You study both computer science and business administration as integrated degrees, not separate majors. This co-op stream requires you to alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms throughout your program, giving you applied experience in tech and business roles. It suits students who want technical depth and business acumen together, and who are willing to commit to a longer timeline that includes mandatory internships.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 business fundamentals — accounting, finance, marketing, management, and human resources — while earning a degree from both University of Ottawa and a partner institution abroad. The dual degree means you spend time at two universities and graduate with credentials from both, giving you international experience and exposure to different business practices. This suits students who want a business foundation with global perspective and the opportunity to study and work in another country.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer scienceApplied to directlyaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfo

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