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	Western Media & Communications Studies OUAC EI Remove	Ottawa Sciences commerciales – Finance (4 ans) OUAC OTR Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–87%“Low to mid 80s”	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published	English, ENG4U	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U If you are missing MCV4U, you may take the equivalent course at the University of Ottawa the summer before or during your first term. Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published	300	151
What you study	Information Systems Information Technology Media and Communication StudiesOthers in Technology	Business Studies Finance Management Studies Others in Business & Administrative Studies
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.	You study business and finance together, learning how to manage money, investments, and financial decisions for organizations. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside your degree. This suits people who want to earn while they learn and build professional networks before graduating.
The door tomajors you reach through it	communications	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Western University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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