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Published rangetheir exact wording85–90%85 to 90%73–77%Mid-70s80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • Computing courses are recommended, as are any other courses necessary to prepare for study in an "Area of Application".
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U with a minimum average of 60%
  • One of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum grade of 60%
  • or
  • Computer Science (ICS4U) with a minimum average of 70%
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Four additional 4U or 4M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • +4 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published120600
What you studyComputer ScienceInformation SystemsSoftware EngineeringComputer ScienceInformation SystemsAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management
What it isThis program teaches you how to design, build, and test software and computer systems. You learn programming, algorithms, data structures, and how computers work at a fundamental level. The co-op option requires you to complete paid work terms at companies alongside your studies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate — something most computer science programs don't mandate.You study how to protect computer networks and systems from cyberattacks and security threats. The program combines practical networking skills with specialized knowledge in security protocols, encryption, and threat detection. It suits students who want technical IT work focused specifically on defending data and infrastructure rather than general software development or systems administration.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 itcomputer scienceApplied to directlyaccountingfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfo

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