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	Ontario Tech Data Science (Co-op) OUAC DMO Remove	U of T (Scarborough) Management (regular and co-op) OUAC TSM Remove	McMaster Business I OUAC MB Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	83–87%“Mid-80s”	83–90%“Mid-80s (regular), mid- to high 80s (co-op)”	83–90%“Mid- to high-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U ICS4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, SPH4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). We recommend you take all 3 of these courses. A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite computer science, math and science courses is required.	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	English 4U Advanced Functions 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes Supplementary Application Form (SAF) required. An SAF helps us get to know you better. What is your story? We welcome students with varied lived experiences and whose activities demonstrate learning and/or leadership potential beyond their academic records. The SAF is a space for you to tell us about your life, interests, and goals for attending U of T Scarborough. We are looking for engaged students of any background who will bring leadership, passion, and diverse perspectives. At the University of Toronto Scarborough, we welcome students with varied lived experiences and whose activities demonstrate learning and/or leadership potential beyond their academic records. We believe strongly that every applicant should be given an equitable opportunity to join our learning community. Please fill out the SAF to the best of your ability so we can get to know more about who you are and what you have learned from your experiences (rather than simply listing how many extracurricular activities you have participated in). Your responses will be read by university staff with a diverse set of backgrounds and an anti-discriminatory lens. Usually closes before January 15	Yes OUAC Application Deadline: April 1, 2027 *Some programs may stay open beyond this deadline, depending on capacity. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible. An optional supplementary application form is available for applicants who feel that their admission average might be close to or below the quoted range. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science and Management (Co-op), BSc&Mgt (Co-op)	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published	140	420	800
What you study	Computer Science	Accounting Economics Entrepreneurship Finance	Accounting Business Studies Finance Human Resource Management
What it is	You study how to extract useful patterns and insights from large sets of data using computer science, mathematics, and statistics. The Co-op version requires you to complete paid work terms at companies throughout your degree, giving you real-world experience alongside your coursework. The Management option adds business and organizational courses if you want to lead data projects or work in strategy rather than focus purely on technical analysis.	You study the fundamentals of running organizations and making business decisions, covering areas like accounting, finance, marketing, and human resources. The co-op option means you alternate between classroom learning and paid work terms at real companies, giving you direct experience alongside your degree. This program suits people who want practical business skills and a chance to test different roles before choosing a specialty.	A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management. McMaster's program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience at real companies. This program suits people who want broad business knowledge and practical work experience before entering the job market.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	accounting commerce/business economics finance marketing	accounting commerce/business finance marketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo

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