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	Ontario Tech Data Science OUAC DSM Remove	Algoma Computer Science - Data Science and AI (BCOSC 4 Year) OUAC JAJ Remove	Nipissing Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce OUAC PSS Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	65%“65%+”	70%“70% and above”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U ICS4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, SPH4U	—	one of EAE4U, ENG4U
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	ENG4U MHF4U 1 other 4U/M Math 3 other 4U/M courses 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses	Biology major: ENG4U/EAE4U/NBE4U SBI4U SCH4U 1 of MCV4U or MHF4U +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	140	—	—
What you study	Computer Science	Computer Science	Business Studies Computer Science Environmental Studies Mathematics
What it is	Data Science focuses on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large amounts of data to solve real-world problems using statistics, mathematics, and computer programming. The BSc&Mgt variant adds business courses alongside the technical ones, preparing you for leadership roles in data-driven organizations. This program suits people who enjoy both math and computers, want hands-on problem-solving skills, and appreciate learning how to turn raw data into decisions.	You study the mathematical and programming foundations of artificial intelligence and data analysis, including how to build systems that learn from large datasets and make predictions. This program goes deeper into AI and statistics than a general computer science degree. It suits people who want to work with machine learning, data analysis, or AI systems and are comfortable with both math and coding.	You earn two degrees at once: one in science (you pick a major like biology, computer science, or data science) and one in commerce (business and economics). This combined program lets you graduate with credentials in both fields rather than choosing one or the other. It suits students who want scientific or technical expertise plus business knowledge for careers that need both, like environmental consulting, tech entrepreneurship, or data analysis in industry.
The door tomajors you reach through it	statistics	statistics	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	Algoma University on OUInfo	Nipissing University on OUInfo

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