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Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.

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Western

Computer Science

OUAC ECS

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Carleton

Commerce

OUAC CC

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low to mid 80s80–86%80 to 86%83–90%Mid- to high 80s80%80% (regular and co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • One of:
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +5 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 additional 4U Math
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • Proficiency in math-based programs is required for consideration for BComm specializations.
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • Concentrations: Accounting, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended.
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • A
  • Supplementary Application Form (SAF)
  • is required. Candidates with a successful SAF will also complete an admission interview.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published50060
What you studyComputer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware EngineeringAccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinance
What it isComputer 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.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.You study business fundamentals — how organizations work, manage money, make decisions — with a focus on global markets and cross-border trade. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside theory. This suits people who want hands-on learning and international exposure while building a professional network before graduation.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 itcomputer sciencecommerce/businessApplied to directlycommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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