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%+” | 75–77%“75-77% (regular and co-op)” | 75% | 70–73%“Low 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | MHF4USPH4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
| Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 60 | — | — |
| What you study | Computer GamesComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering | Business StudiesDesignOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesProduction & Manufacturing Engineering | Computer ScienceDesignInterdisciplinary StudiesOthers in Technology | Business StudiesComparative Literary StudiesInterdisciplinary StudiesLinguistics |
| What it is | You study how to design and build software and computer systems, with options to specialize in game development. The co-op requirement means you complete paid work terms at tech companies alongside your classroom learning, giving you real industry experience before graduation. This program suits students who want hands-on technical training and the chance to build a professional network early in their degree. | 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 computer science and design together in a hands-on, project-based way rather than as separate subjects. The program emphasizes learning through real problems and experimentation, so you'll build working projects alongside traditional coursework. This suits people who want to understand how technology and design connect and prefer learning by doing. | 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 it | computer science | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | Algoma University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
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- Strategic Communications, Social Media & Society70–73%+
- Professional Translation (BA, iBA)73–80%+
- Arts – Général (3 ans) Études des enjeux humains et sociaux; Gestion; Psychologie70%+
- Cultural Studies and Business70%+
- Engineering (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie)70%+
- Graphic Communications Management70–75%+
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.