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3 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.

OCAD

Digital Futures

OUAC HDF

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Ontario Tech

Business and Society

OUAC DAF

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wordingNot publishedN/A70%70% min.70–73%Low 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • OSSD with an overall academic average of at least 70% in six 4U/M courses, including English 4U with a minimum final grade of 70%
  • OSSD or equivalent
  • Minimum of six 4U/M courses, including ENG4U or FRA4U
  • Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M courses, including English (ENG4U).
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements, or we cannot accommodate your application, you may receive an offer to another closely related program.
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • Admission based primarily on your portfolio assessment. All offers of admission are conditional on meeting the minimum academic requirements.
  • Alternative Offers
  • There are no alternative offers.
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • An interview may be scheduled as part of the evaluation process. Élisabeth-Bruyère School of Social Innovation will communicate with the candidates directly with more information.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opNoNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Design, BDes, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyComputer Animation and Visual EffectsDesignFine ArtInformation SystemsAnthropologyBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipInterdisciplinary StudiesBusiness StudiesComparative Literary StudiesInterdisciplinary StudiesLinguistics
What it isDigital Futures is a design and fine arts program where you study visual storytelling through digital tools and media, combining animation, graphic design, coding, and art. Unlike traditional design or fine art streams, it's built around interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world projects that blend artistic creativity with digital technology and communication. It suits people who want to create visually, think critically about media, and work across both artistic and technical domains.This program combines the study of how societies work — through anthropology, politics, and social policy — with practical skills in starting and running social enterprises that solve community problems. Unlike a straight business degree, it focuses specifically on ventures designed for social impact rather than profit alone. It suits people who want to understand social change deeply and turn ideas into real projects that help communities.This program combines business studies with social sciences — covering how companies interact with society, economics, politics, and culture. Unlike a straight business degree, you study sociology, communication, literature, and politics alongside core business courses to understand the human and social side of organizations. It suits students interested in business who also want to explore ethics, culture, and how society shapes markets.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by averageNone published by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceOCAD University on OUInfoSaint Paul University on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfo

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