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OCAD

Digital Futures

OUAC HDF

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Laurentian

Sports Administration

OUAC LOE

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70sNot publishedN/A75%75–80%75%; co-op 80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U with a minimum average of 60%
  • One of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum grade of 60% or Computer Science (ICS4U) with a minimum average of 70%
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements, or we cannot accommodate your application, you may receive an offer to another closely related program.
  • OSSD with an overall academic average of at least 70% in six 4U/M courses, including English 4U with a minimum final grade of 70%
  • 1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U)
  • 1 grade 12 U math course
  • 4 other grade 12 U/M courses
  • A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
  • Eligible Math courses include: MHF 4U, MCV 4U or MDM 4U.
  • +2 more on the program page
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • If you are missing MCV4U, you may take the equivalent course at the University of Ottawa the summer before or during your first term.
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • Admission based primarily on your portfolio assessment. All offers of admission are conditional on meeting the minimum academic requirements.
  • Alternative Offers
  • There are no alternative offers.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNoNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Design, BDes, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFABachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op), Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published10040
What you studyBusiness StudiesComputer GamesInformation SystemsMedia and Communication StudiesComputer Animation and Visual EffectsDesignFine ArtInformation SystemsBusiness StudiesComputer GamesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesSport & Exercise ScienceBusiness StudiesInformation SystemsManagement StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative Studies
What it isYou study how to design, build, and produce video games and interactive digital media. This program combines computer programming and game design with business and media skills, so you learn both the technical side and the creative direction needed to develop games professionally. It suits people who want to work in game studios or media companies and enjoy problem-solving through coding as much as visual storytelling.Digital Futures is a design and fine arts program where you study visual storytelling through digital tools and media, combining animation, graphic design, coding, and art. Unlike traditional design or fine art streams, it's built around interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world projects that blend artistic creativity with digital technology and communication. It suits people who want to create visually, think critically about media, and work across both artistic and technical domains.Sports Administration teaches you how to run the business side of sports organizations, from budgeting and marketing to facility management and event planning. You'll study both general business skills and sport-specific topics like exercise science and athlete management. This program suits people who love sports but want careers in leadership and operations rather than playing or coaching.You study how businesses use technology and data to operate and make decisions. This program combines commerce fundamentals with information systems, so you focus on how companies manage software, networks, and digital tools rather than just general business. It suits people who want a business career but prefer working with technology and solving technical problems within an organization.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See themNone published by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoOCAD University on OUInfoLaurentian University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfo

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