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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–87%Mid-80s70–75%Estimated cut-off admission range is 70–75%.80%80% (regular and co-op)70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMDM4UMHF4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UMHF4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of EAE4U, ENG4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • And 2 of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Math of Data Management, MDM4U
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Ontario applicants
  • 6 4U/M courses:
  • ENG4U (EAE4U is considered equivalent)
  • Any 4U math
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • +6 more on the program page
  • 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
  • ENG4U
  • 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Administration, BAdmin, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published950
What you studyAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinanceAccountingBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceEconomics
What it isYou study the theory and practice of running organizations and businesses. The program covers accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management, with flexibility to focus on areas that interest you most. It includes a co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience in real organizations, which suits people who want to apply what they learn and build professional networks while studying.This program teaches core business skills — accounting, finance, marketing, and management — through a combination of classroom learning and mandatory paid work terms. Unlike a standard business degree, you complete both a university honours degree and a college diploma, giving you credentials from two institutions and hands-on professional experience alongside your studies. It suits students who want a business foundation, learn better by doing, and value a mix of theory and workplace practice.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.A Bachelor of Administration or Commerce teaches you core business skills like accounting, finance, management, and human resources, along with how organizations actually operate. The BComm adds a stronger focus on accounting and financial analysis compared to the BAdmin. Both programs include a co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom and paid work at real companies, building experience while you study. This suits people who want practical business skills, like working with numbers or managing people, and who value learning on the job.
The door tomajors you reach through itaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingApplied to directlycommerce/businessfinancemarketingaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them7 published, 6 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph-Humber on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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