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Published rangetheir exact wordingNot publishedN/A75–80%75%; co-op 80%75–80%75%; co-op 80%80–86%80 to 86%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • 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%
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • 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
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • If you have not completed MCV4U, you can take the replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or during your first term.
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 additional 4U Math
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • Proficiency in math-based programs is required for consideration for BComm specializations.
  • +2 more on the program page
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
Marks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Design, BDes, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFABachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op), Bachelor of Commerce, BCommBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published40119
What you studyComputer Animation and Visual EffectsDesignFine ArtInformation SystemsBusiness StudiesInformation SystemsManagement StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesAccountingBusiness StudiesManagement StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesAccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance
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.You study how businesses use technology and data to operate and make decisions. This program combines commerce fundamentals with information systems, so you focus on how companies manage software, networks, and digital tools rather than just general business. It suits people who want a business career but prefer working with technology and solving technical problems within an organization.You study accounting and business fundamentals, learning how to manage finances, prepare financial reports, and understand how organizations operate. 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 program suits people who want to combine accounting knowledge with broader business skills and prefer learning through hands-on workplace experience.A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year degree where you study business topics like accounting, finance, marketing, and management. In your first year, you take a mix of foundational courses across all these areas before choosing a specialization in second year. It suits students interested in how organizations work and make decisions, who want flexibility to explore different business fields before committing to one.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directlycommerce/business
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceOCAD University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfo

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