Cutoffs

4 programs, side by side

Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.

Full
Remove

McMaster

Business I

OUAC MB

Remove

U of T (Mississauga)

Commerce & Management

OUAC TMG

Remove
Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–86%80 to 86%83–90%Mid- to high-80s83–87%Mid 80s83–90%Mid- to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 additional 4U Math
  • 3 additional U/M courses
  • Proficiency in math-based programs is required for consideration for BComm specializations.
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • Because of the competitive nature of this program, you may receive an invitation after you apply for your application to be automatically reviewed for an alternative program, provided you are qualified and there is space.
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • 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 onlyYes
  • A
  • Supplementary Application Form (SAF)
  • is required. Candidates with a successful SAF will also complete an admission interview.
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BCommBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA, Bachelor of Commerce, BCom
First-year intakewhere published80070060
What you studyBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceManagement StudiesAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource Management
What it isYou study how businesses make money and financial decisions, combining economics, accounting, and management. This program includes a mandatory work placement period where you alternate between classroom and paid internships in real companies, letting you apply what you learn while building experience. It suits students who want practical business skills alongside theory and prefer learning on the job as much as in lectures.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.This program teaches you business fundamentals — accounting, finance, marketing, and management — with a choice of degree type (BA, BBA, or BCom) depending on how specialized you want to get. The BBA and BCom focus more narrowly on business core skills, while the BA pairs business study with broader arts subjects. You can do a co-op term, working in a real business role while you study. It suits people interested in how organizations work and who want practical experience alongside theory.You study business fundamentals — how organizations work, manage money, make decisions — with a focus on global markets and cross-border trade. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside theory. This suits people who want hands-on learning and international exposure while building a professional network before graduation.
The door tomajors you reach through itfinanceaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingaccountingcommerce/businessmarketingApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

Also compare with

Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.

Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.