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	Carleton Public Affairs and Policy Management OUAC CPX Remove	Carleton International Business OUAC CBB Remove	U of T (Scarborough) Management (regular and co-op) OUAC TSM Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–82%	80%	83–90%“Mid-80s (regular), mid- to high 80s (co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	Optional concentrations: Development and Human Rights; International Policy; Public Policy and Administration Combined honours with Communication and Media Studies available 6 best 4U/M courses Alternative Offers Find more information about alternative offers +1 more on the program page	English (ENG4U) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended. 3 best 4U/M courses	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Yes Supplementary Application Form (SAF) required. An SAF helps us get to know you better. What is your story? We welcome students with varied lived experiences and whose activities demonstrate learning and/or leadership potential beyond their academic records. The SAF is a space for you to tell us about your life, interests, and goals for attending U of T Scarborough. We are looking for engaged students of any background who will bring leadership, passion, and diverse perspectives. At the University of Toronto Scarborough, we welcome students with varied lived experiences and whose activities demonstrate learning and/or leadership potential beyond their academic records. We believe strongly that every applicant should be given an equitable opportunity to join our learning community. Please fill out the SAF to the best of your ability so we can get to know more about who you are and what you have learned from your experiences (rather than simply listing how many extracurricular activities you have participated in). Your responses will be read by university staff with a diverse set of backgrounds and an anti-discriminatory lens. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	No	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	420
What you study	International Development Media and Communication Studies Others in Business & Administrative Studies Politics	Accounting Business Studies Information Systems International Development	Accounting Economics Entrepreneurship Finance
What it is	You study how governments, organizations, and institutions make decisions and solve public problems, combining politics, policy analysis, and communication. The program lets you focus on areas like international development, social policy, or media's role in public discourse, and you can pair it with a communication degree if you want. It suits people interested in working in government, non-profits, advocacy groups, or international organizations where understanding policy and public issues matters more than technical expertise.	International Business is a business degree that prepares you to work across borders and cultures, combining core business subjects like accounting, management, and marketing with a focus on global economics and international development. Unlike a general business program, it emphasizes the particular skills and knowledge needed for companies operating in multiple countries. It suits students interested in trade, global markets, or managing international teams, and who are comfortable with both quantitative and social science coursework.	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	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	accounting commerce/business economics finance marketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	Carleton University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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