3 programs, side by side

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	Carleton Public Affairs and Policy Management OUAC CPX Remove	U of T (Scarborough) Management & International Business (Co-op Only) OUAC TXB Remove	York Commerce (BCom - Co-op available) OUAC YFB Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–82%	83–90%“Mid- to high 80s”	80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
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	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	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 A Supplementary Application Form (SAF) is required. Candidates with a successful SAF will also complete an admission interview. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	60	600
What you study	International Development Media and Communication Studies Others in Business & Administrative Studies Politics	Business Studies Economics Finance Human Resource Management	Accounting Business Studies Finance Human Resource Management
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.	You study business fundamentals — how organizations work, manage money, make decisions — with a focus on global markets and cross-border trade. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside theory. This suits people who want hands-on learning and international exposure while building a professional network before graduation.	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	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	accounting finance marketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Carleton University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo

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