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Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s80–85%80-85% (regular and co-op)80%83–93%Mid-80s to low-90s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UMCV4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • two of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Admissions Requirements:
  • Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U/M credits, including
  • English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
  • +3 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
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • If you have not completed MCV4U, you can take the replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or during your first term.
  • Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • 2 of the following: MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U
  • MCV4U is highly recommended
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Engineering & Management (Co-op), BEng&Mgt (Co-op)Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published82
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagementBusiness StudiesInformation SystemsManagementManagement StudiesAccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesFinance
What it isArtificial Intelligence Engineering teaches you how to design systems and machines that can learn and make decisions like humans do, combining computer hardware, software, and AI techniques. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at companies, so you build real engineering experience while studying. The Management option adds business and leadership courses alongside the engineering core. This program suits students who want hands-on engineering work with AI technology and value learning in a workplace setting.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.This four-year program teaches you how to manage and implement technology systems within businesses — combining business strategy with information technology skills. Unlike a pure commerce degree, it focuses specifically on how companies use digital tools, data systems, and software to operate effectively. It suits students who want to work in roles that bridge business and IT, such as managing technology projects, analyzing business data, or overseeing digital transformation initiatives.Management and Organizational Studies teaches you the fundamentals of how to run businesses and lead teams. You'll study accounting, finance, marketing, and how organizations use technology to operate effectively. This is a broad business program rather than a specialized professional accounting or finance degree, and it suits people who want flexible career options across multiple business functions rather than committing early to a single specialization.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlycomputer scienceApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoHuron University College on OUInfo

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