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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)” | 83–90%“Mid- to high-80s” | 80–86%“80 to 86%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 500 | — | 800 | — |
| What you study | Computer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagement | AccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management | AccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance |
| What it is | Computer Science at Western teaches you how to write programs, build software systems, and solve problems using computers and code. You choose a focus — such as game development, managing information systems, or engineering robust software — based on your interests. The program includes paid work terms alongside your studies, letting you apply classroom learning in real jobs and build professional experience before you graduate. | 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. | 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. | A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year degree where you study business topics like accounting, finance, marketing, and management. In your first year, you take a mix of foundational courses across all these areas before choosing a specialization in second year. It suits students interested in how organizations work and make decisions, who want flexibility to explore different business fields before committing to one. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | computer science | accountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing | commerce/business |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Western University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo |
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