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Ontario Tech

Computer Science

OUAC DSD

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Carleton

Engineering – Software

OUAC CES

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s75–80%75–80% (regular and co-op)70%70% minimum70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UICS4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
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.
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • 2 best 4U/M courses
  • +3 more on the program page
  • Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
  • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
  • A 4U math is recommended
  • This program is available only as a joint major at the Honours level.
  • ENG4U
  • 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&MgtBachelor of Administration, BAdmin, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published140200
What you studyChemistryArtificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringSoftware EngineeringAccountingAnthropologyArchaeologyBiological SciencesAccountingBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceEconomics
What it isComputer Science is the study of how to design, build, and understand software and computer systems. At Ontario Tech, you can choose between a straight science degree or combine it with management courses, which prepares you for roles where you lead tech projects or teams. The program includes a co-op component, giving you paid work terms at companies alongside your classes, which suits students who want real experience before graduating.You study how to design, build, and maintain software systems and applications, from the coding and logic to the architecture that makes programs run. This program includes hands-on projects in artificial intelligence and computer engineering alongside core software development. The co-op placement is required, meaning you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate.You study both business and science together as a combined honours degree, taking courses in fields like accounting, chemistry, computer science, or biology alongside business and economics. This differs from a straight business program because you develop scientific literacy and research skills, not just business knowledge. It suits people who want to understand how science and data work in real-world business contexts, or who haven't decided between these two interests yet.A Bachelor of Administration or Commerce teaches you core business skills like accounting, finance, management, and human resources, along with how organizations actually operate. The BComm adds a stronger focus on accounting and financial analysis compared to the BAdmin. Both programs include a co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom and paid work at real companies, building experience while you study. This suits people who want practical business skills, like working with numbers or managing people, and who value learning on the job.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringsoftware engineeringApplied to directlyaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoTrent University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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