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Western

Computer Science

OUAC ECS

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Carleton

Commerce

OUAC CC

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Carleton

International Business

OUAC CBB

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low to mid 80s75–80%75%; co-op 80%80%80% (regular and co-op)80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
  • 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 or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • If you have not completed MCV4U, you can take the replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or during your first term.
  • 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
  • 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 onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published500
What you studyComputer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware EngineeringBusiness StudiesInformation TechnologyManagementManagement StudiesAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinanceAccountingBusiness StudiesInformation SystemsInternational Development
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.This program teaches you business decision-making using data analysis and technology. You study management, information systems, and quantitative methods to solve real problems in organizations. It suits people who want to work in business but prefer working with numbers, systems, and analytics rather than general management or accounting alone.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.International Business is a business degree that prepares you to work across borders and cultures, combining core business subjects like accounting, management, and marketing with a focus on global economics and international development. Unlike a general business program, it emphasizes the particular skills and knowledge needed for companies operating in multiple countries. It suits students interested in trade, global markets, or managing international teams, and who are comfortable with both quantitative and social science coursework.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer scienceApplied to directlycommerce/businessfinancemarketingApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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