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OCAD

Digital Futures

OUAC HDF

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Commerce

OUAC CC

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wordingNot publishedN/A83–90%Mid- to high 80s80%80% (regular and co-op)83–87%Mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UMCV4UMDM4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
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%
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • Concentrations: Accounting, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended.
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • English, ENG4U
  • And 2 of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Math of Data Management, MDM4U
  • +1 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
Yes
  • A
  • Supplementary Application Form (SAF)
  • is required. Candidates with a successful SAF will also complete an admission interview.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Design, BDes, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA
First-year intakewhere published60950
What you studyComputer Animation and Visual EffectsDesignFine ArtInformation SystemsBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinanceAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management
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 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.Commerce is a broad business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, management, and related topics. You choose a concentration like accounting or finance to specialize, rather than studying one narrow area. It suits people interested in business fundamentals and real-world work experience, since the program includes optional co-op placements that let you alternate between classes and paid jobs in your field.You study the theory and practice of running organizations and businesses. The program covers accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management, with flexibility to focus on areas that interest you most. It includes a co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience in real organizations, which suits people who want to apply what they learn and build professional networks while studying.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlycommerce/businessfinancemarketingaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceOCAD University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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