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Planning (Co-op Only)

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wordingNot publishedN/A80–83%Low 80s80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • 5 additional 4U/M courses
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 75%)
  • ENG4U
  • Two of MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U
  • MCV4U is
  • strongly recommended
  • and will be required for certain modules in the program
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published200150
What you studyArchitectureFacilities ManagementLandscape & Garden DesignEnvironmental StudiesPlanningAccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance
What it isYou study how to design outdoor spaces — parks, gardens, campuses, streetscapes — combining art, ecology, and practical building knowledge. Unlike general design programs, landscape architecture focuses specifically on outdoor environments and includes technical skills in grading, drainage, and site planning. It suits people who want to solve real problems through design and enjoy working both creatively and analytically with land and plants.This program teaches you how to design and manage the built and natural environments — from city neighborhoods and transportation systems to parks and land use. The co-op requirement means you'll alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at planning firms, municipalities, or environmental organizations, giving you real experience while you study. It suits people who want hands-on learning, enjoy solving problems about how communities develop, and are willing to commit to the co-op schedule.You study the core skills needed to manage businesses and organizations: accounting, finance, human resources, and economics. Unlike a specialized commerce degree, this program keeps your options broad, letting you focus on different business areas through electives rather than committing to one path early. It suits people who want practical business knowledge but aren't sure yet whether they'll work in corporate management, nonprofits, government, or start their own venture.
The door tomajors you reach through itarchitectureApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them8 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoKing's University College on OUInfo

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