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Full	Western Media & Communications Studies OUAC EI ☆ Add to planRemove	McMaster Business I OUAC MB ☆ Add to planRemove	York Commerce (BCom - Co-op available) OUAC YFB ☆ Add to planRemove	Huron Management and Organizational Studies OUAC EHD ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–87%“Low to mid 80s”	83–90%“Mid- to high-80s”	80–83%“Low 80s”	83–93%“Mid-80s to low-90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4UMHF4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—	two of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published	English, ENG4U	English 4U Advanced Functions 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U	Ontario Secondary School Diploma ENG4U MHF4U Four additional 4U or 4M courses Alternative Offers +4 more on the program page	ENG4U 2 of the following: MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U MCV4U is highly recommended
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes OUAC Application Deadline: April 1, 2027 *Some programs may stay open beyond this deadline, depending on capacity. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible. An optional supplementary application form is available for applicants who feel that their admission average might be close to or below the quoted range. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	300	800	600	—
What you study	Information SystemsInformation TechnologyMedia and Communication StudiesOthers in Technology	AccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management	AccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management	AccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesFinance
What it is	This program combines the study of media, communication, and information technology — learning how messages are created, shared, and understood across digital and traditional platforms alongside practical IT skills. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work placements in media, tech, or communications companies, giving you real industry experience alongside your degree. It suits students interested in how technology shapes storytelling and public conversation, who want hands-on workplace experience before graduating.	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.	You study business fundamentals across accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and information systems. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree. This suits students who learn better by doing and want to build a professional network before graduating.	Management and Organizational Studies teaches you the fundamentals of how to run businesses and lead teams. You'll study accounting, finance, marketing, and how organizations use technology to operate effectively. This is a broad business program rather than a specialized professional accounting or finance degree, and it suits people who want flexible career options across multiple business functions rather than committing early to a single specialization.
The door tomajors you reach through it	communications	accountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing	accountingfinancemarketing	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Western University on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	Huron University College on OUInfo

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