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	Ontario Tech Networking and Information Technology Security OUAC DIT Remove	Carleton Computer Science OUAC COD Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—
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 +1 more on the program page	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) 4 best 4U/M courses Alternative Offers Find more information about alternative offers +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available
Degree	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	120	—
What you study	Computer Science Information Systems	Artificial Intelligence Business Studies Computer Games Management
What it is	You study how to protect computer networks and systems from cyberattacks and security threats. The program combines practical networking skills with specialized knowledge in security protocols, encryption, and threat detection. It suits students who want technical IT work focused specifically on defending data and infrastructure rather than general software development or systems administration.	You study the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	computer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo

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