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Full	Ontario Tech Computer Science OUAC DSD Remove	Carleton Computer Science OUAC COD Remove	Western Management and Organizational Studies OUAC ED Remove	Windsor Business Administration OUAC NC Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)”	83–87%“Mid-80s”	73–78%“73% minimum average; 78% minimum average for Co-op”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U ICS4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U	MCV4U MDM4U MHF4U	ENG4U ICS4U MDM4U 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. 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	English, ENG4U And 2 of: Advanced Functions, MHF4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U Math of Data Management, MDM4U +1 more on the program page	Business Administration Business Administration and Economics Business Administration and Psychology 73% minimum average ENG4U +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	140	—	950	—
What you study	Chemistry	Artificial Intelligence Business Studies Computer Games Management	Accounting Business Studies Finance Human Resource Management	Accounting Business Studies Economics Finance
What it is	Computer 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 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.	You study the theory and practice of running organizations and businesses. The program covers accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management, with flexibility to focus on areas that interest you most. It includes a co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience in real organizations, which suits people who want to apply what they learn and build professional networks while studying.	You study core business subjects like accounting, finance, marketing, and human resources, alongside economics and psychology. This program includes a co-op stream, meaning you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. It suits people who want practical business skills and prefer learning by doing, not just theory.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science software engineering	computer science	accounting commerce/business finance marketing	accounting commerce/business finance marketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	None published by average
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo

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