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Full	Carleton Computer Science OUAC COD ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Computer Science (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WCS ☆ Add to planRemove	McMaster Business I OUAC MB ☆ Add to planRemove	York Commerce (BCom - Co-op available) OUAC YFB ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)”	90–97%“Low to Mid-90s”	83–90%“Mid- to high-80s”	80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4UMHF4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—	—
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	Ontario Secondary School Diploma ENG4U MHF4U Four additional 4U or 4M courses Alternative Offers +4 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes An Admission Information Form (AIF) is required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. You are strongly encouraged to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest and the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest. 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-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Mathematics, BMath	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	360	800	600
What you study	Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagement	Artificial IntelligenceComputer GamesComputer ScienceHealth Informatics	AccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management	AccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management
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 the design, development, and theory behind computer software and systems. In the co-op stream, you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you practical experience alongside your degree. This program suits people who want to build real-world coding skills early and explore whether they prefer software development, artificial intelligence, games, or other computing specializations while earning money.	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 across accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and information systems. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree. This suits students who learn better by doing and want to build a professional network before graduating.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	computer science	accountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing	accountingfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Carleton University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo

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