4 programs, side by side

Full	Algoma Computer Science (BCOSC 4 year) OUAC JEA ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Sciences commerciales – Gestion des technologies d'affaires (4 ans) OUAC OWN ☆ Add to planRemove	Ontario Tech Technology Management – Bachelor of Information Technology OUAC DTM ☆ Add to planRemove	Lakehead Computer Science (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie) OUAC AG ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	65%“65%+”	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”	73–77%“Mid 70s”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMHF4U	MCV4UMHF4U	ENG4U	ENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MHF4U 1 other 4U/M math 3 other 4U/M courses 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses	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	Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U with a minimum average of 60% One of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum grade of 60% or Computer Science (ICS4U) with a minimum average of 70% Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page	ENG4U MHF4U 1 from ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op), Bachelor of Commerce, BComm	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	40	30	—
What you study	Computer GamesComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering	Business StudiesInformation SystemsManagement StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative Studies	Business StudiesInformation SystemsManagement Studies	Artificial IntelligenceComputer GamesComputer ScienceInformation Systems
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.	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.	This program teaches you how to manage technology projects and systems within organizations. You study information technology combined with business and management skills, so you learn both how technology works and how to lead teams and make decisions around it. A mandatory co-op term means you'll work in a real IT management role during your degree, which suits people who want hands-on experience before graduating.	You study the design, development, and theory behind computer programs and systems — from artificial intelligence and game design to information management. This program lets you do paid work terms with employers alongside your classes, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. It suits students who want hands-on industry experience early and are curious about how software and systems actually work in practice.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	computer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Algoma University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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