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Full	Western Media & Communications Studies OUAC EI ☆ Add to planRemove	McMaster Wilson College Leadership and Civic Studies I OUAC MWC ☆ Add to planRemove	Huron Management and Organizational Studies OUAC EHD ☆ Add to planRemove	York Commerce (BCom - Co-op available) OUAC YFB ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–87%“Low to mid 80s”	83–87%“A minimum of mid-80s is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this	83–93%“Mid-80s to low-90s”	80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U	ENG4U	ENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	two of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	English, ENG4U	English 4U	ENG4U 2 of the following: MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U MCV4U is highly recommended	Ontario Secondary School Diploma ENG4U MHF4U Four additional 4U or 4M courses Alternative Offers +4 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes OUAC Application Deadline: January 15, 2027 To be considered, you must provide a completed supplementary application Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	No	Available
Degree	—	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	300	60	—	600
What you study	Information SystemsInformation TechnologyMedia and Communication StudiesOthers in Technology	Interdisciplinary StudiesPoliticsSocial Policy	AccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesFinance	AccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management
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.	This program combines study of political systems, social policy, and leadership theory across multiple disciplines to prepare you to understand and influence how communities and institutions work. It differs from a straight political science degree by explicitly weaving in civic engagement and practical leadership skills alongside theory. It suits students who want to think critically about social problems and are drawn to roles in government, non-profit work, or community organizations.	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.	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.
The door tomajors you reach through it	communications	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	accountingfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Western University on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo	Huron University College on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo

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