4 programs, side by side
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)” | 80–87%“Low to mid-80s” | 80%“80% (regular and co-op)” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UICS4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
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| 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 | — | 30 | — |
| What you study | Chemistry | Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagement | AccountingBiological SciencesBiologyChemistry | AccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinance |
| 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 science subjects like biology, chemistry, or physics alongside accounting and finance courses, learning how to apply scientific knowledge to financial decision-making and business problems. Unlike a straight science degree, you're required to complete paid work terms with employers throughout your studies, alternating between school and jobs. This suits people who want a science background but are drawn to business applications and need real-world work experience before graduating. | Commerce is a broad business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, management, and related topics. You choose a concentration like accounting or finance to specialize, rather than studying one narrow area. It suits people interested in business fundamentals and real-world work experience, since the program includes optional co-op placements that let you alternate between classes and paid jobs in your field. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer sciencesoftware engineering | computer science | Applied to directly | commerce/businessfinancemarketing |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo |
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