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	Ontario Tech Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence OUAC DBI Remove	York Digital Media (BA) – Lassonde School of Engineering OUAC YRA Remove	Lakehead Computer Science (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie) OUAC AG Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70–73%“Low 70s”	73–80%“Mid to High-70s”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published	Admissions Requirements: Six 4U or 4M credits including: English (ENG4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent One of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent.	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U (Francophone applicants may present FRA4U, FEF4U or FIF4U) 4U Math (minimum grade of 75% required) 4 additional 4U/M courses 4M Arts (or similar arts training) recommended	ENG4U MHF4U 1 from ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	45	—
What you study	Artificial Intelligence Business Studies	Computer Animation and Visual Effects Computer Games Computer Science Design	Artificial Intelligence Computer Games Computer Science Information Systems
What it is	You study how to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to solve real business problems: everything from predicting customer behaviour to optimizing operations. This program combines computer science and business strategy rather than treating them separately, so you learn both the technical skills to build AI systems and the business judgment to know when and how to use them. It suits people who like math and coding but also want to understand how companies actually make decisions.	This program combines computer science, design, and visual storytelling to teach you how to create digital content like animated films, video games, and interactive media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical coding skills with creative design and artistic principles. It suits people who want to build things on screen and understand both the programming and visual art sides of digital production.	You study the design, development, and theory behind computer programs and systems — from artificial intelligence and game design to information management. This program lets you do paid work terms with employers alongside your classes, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. It suits students who want hands-on industry experience early and are curious about how software and systems actually work in practice.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	computer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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