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+ Add a program	Ontario Tech Networking and Information Technology Security OUAC DIT ☆ Add to planRemove	Windsor General Engineering OUAC NE ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Science des données- Informatique et mathématiques (Double grade – 5 ans) OUAC OWJ ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	74%“74% minimum average”	78–80%“78%; co-op 80%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	MCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ICS4U, 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 +1 more on the program page	74% minimum average ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +2 more on the program page	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisites in mathematics.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published	120	—	15
What you study	Computer ScienceInformation Systems	Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMathematicsOthers in Physical Sciences	Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMathematicsStatistics
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.	General Engineering is a broad first-year program that covers the fundamental principles of engineering — mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science — without specializing in one branch like civil or mechanical. After first year, you choose a specific engineering discipline to focus on. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms with engineering employers, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. This program suits students interested in engineering but unsure which specialty appeals to them, or those who want to build practical skills alongside their degree.	You study how to extract useful patterns and insights from large datasets by combining computer science and mathematics. Unlike a standalone computer science or math degree, you learn to write code, build algorithms, and apply statistical and mathematical theory specifically to solve data problems. This program suits you if you want technical depth in multiple areas and are willing to do paid work terms alongside your classes over five years.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	engineeringsoftware engineering	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	None published by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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