4 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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 65%“65%+” | 70% | 70–73%“Low 70s” | 73–78%“73% minimum average; 78% minimum average for Co-op” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4UICS4UMDM4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 500 | — |
| What you study | EconomicsFinance | EconomicsFinanceSocial PolicyStatistics | AccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesFinance | AccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance |
| What it is | This program teaches you economic theory and financial practice together — how money moves through systems, markets behave, and organizations manage their finances. Unlike a pure economics degree, you spend significant time on applied finance: investment decisions, corporate finance, and financial analysis. It suits people who want to understand both the big economic picture and the practical side of managing money. | You study how money, markets, and resources work in society, learning to analyze economic data and understand policy decisions that affect people's lives. You can focus on general economics, combine it with political science, or specialize in resource and environmental economics if you have stronger math and science preparation. This suits people curious about why economies function as they do and who want practical skills in financial analysis or policy work. | You study business fundamentals across accounting, finance, marketing, and human resources, with options to specialize in areas like artificial intelligence applications or data management. Unlike a general business degree, this program includes mandatory co-op work terms, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid jobs with employers. It suits people who want practical workplace experience alongside their business education and are ready to commit time to both studying and working. | You study core business subjects like accounting, finance, marketing, and human resources, alongside economics and psychology. This program includes a co-op stream, meaning you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. It suits people who want practical business skills and prefer learning by doing, not just theory. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | finance | economics | commerce/business | accountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | None published by average |
| Source | Algoma University on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo | University of Windsor on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Honours Bachelor of Business Administration and Diploma in Business Administration70–75%+
- Business - International Dual Degree (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Business Administration (BBA 4 year)70%+
- Economics (BA, iBA)73–80%+
- Mathematics and Its Applications (BA, iBA)73–80%+
- Bachelor of Business Administration70%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.