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OCAD

Industrial Design

OUAC HID

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Industrial Design

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wordingNot publishedN/A75–80%75%; co-op 80%75–77%75-77% (regular and co-op)80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UMHF4USPH4UENG4UMHF4U
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%
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • 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
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Four additional 4U or 4M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • +4 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • Admission is 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 onlyYes
  • Application deadline March 1. Portfolio deadline March 5.
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published2060600
What you studyComputer GamesDesignGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInformation SystemsBusiness StudiesHuman Resource ManagementManagement StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesBusiness StudiesDesignOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesProduction & Manufacturing EngineeringAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management
What it isIndustrial design is the practice of creating products and objects that people use every day — from furniture and tools to consumer electronics — by combining aesthetics, function, and how they're actually made. You'll learn to sketch, model, and prototype while understanding materials, manufacturing, and user needs. This program suits people who enjoy solving practical problems visually and want to bridge the gap between art and engineering.You study business fundamentals combined with specialized training in human resources — how to recruit, develop, manage, and support employees within organizations. Unlike a general commerce degree, this program focuses specifically on HR strategy, workplace relations, and people management. It suits students interested in organizational leadership who want practical work experience alongside their coursework, since the co-op option integrates paid internships into your studies.Industrial Design teaches you how to plan and shape physical products — from phones to furniture to medical devices — so they work well, look good, and can actually be made. You'll combine design thinking with engineering and manufacturing knowledge to understand both the creative and practical sides of bringing products to life. The co-op term lets you work in industry while you study, so you apply what you learn to real projects.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 itApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directlyaccountingfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceOCAD University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfo

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