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 | 80–82% | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 80%“80% (regular and co-op)” | 80% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | No |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | 450 | — | — |
| What you study | International DevelopmentMedia and Communication StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesPolitics | AnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology | AccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinance | AccountingBusiness StudiesInformation SystemsInternational Development |
| 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. | Life Sciences at UTM lets you study how living systems work, from the structure of molecules to human health and evolution. You can focus on areas like molecular biology, biotechnology, human biology, or anthropology depending on your interests. The program includes optional co-op work terms that let you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or research settings alongside your coursework — useful if you're considering health professions or research careers. | 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. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | biologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology | commerce/businessfinancemarketing | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo |
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