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Ontario Tech

Computer Science

OUAC DSD

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McMaster

Business I

OUAC MB

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s83–90%Mid- to high-80s80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UICS4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4U
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
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • ENG4U
  • Two of MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U
  • MCV4U is
  • strongly recommended
  • and will be required for certain modules in the program
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • 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
Marks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&MgtBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published140800150
What you studyChemistryAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance
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.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.You study the core skills needed to manage businesses and organizations: accounting, finance, human resources, and economics. Unlike a specialized commerce degree, this program keeps your options broad, letting you focus on different business areas through electives rather than committing to one path early. It suits people who want practical business knowledge but aren't sure yet whether they'll work in corporate management, nonprofits, government, or start their own venture.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them8 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoKing's University College on OUInfo

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