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	Algoma Computer Science - Mobile Software Engineering (BCOSC 4 Year) OUAC JFH Remove	Ontario Tech Integrated Mathematics and Computer Science (Co-op) OUAC DIM Remove	Nipissing Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce OUAC PSS Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	65%“65%+”	73–77%“Mid-70s”	70%“70% and above”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U ICS4U MHF4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of MCV4U, SPH4U	one of EAE4U, ENG4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MHF4U 1 other 4U/M Math 3 other 4U/M courses 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses	Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). We recommend you take all 3 of these courses. A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite computer science, math and science courses is required.	Biology major: ENG4U/EAE4U/NBE4U SBI4U SCH4U 1 of MCV4U or MHF4U +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	140	—
What you study	Computer Engineering Computer Science	Computer Science Mathematics	Business Studies Computer Science Environmental Studies Mathematics
What it is	You study how to design, build, and maintain software applications that run on phones and tablets. This program is more focused on mobile devices than a standard computer science degree, and includes mandatory co-op work terms where you apply your skills in real companies. It suits people who want hands-on experience combining programming with practical problem-solving in the mobile tech industry.	You study computer science and mathematics together, learning to solve problems by combining coding skills with advanced mathematical theory. Unlike a regular computer science program, you're required to complete paid work terms with employers throughout your degree, giving you real professional experience alongside your studies. This suits students who want technical depth, enjoy both abstract math and practical programming, and prefer to earn money and build their resume while studying.	You earn two degrees at once: one in science (you pick a major like biology, computer science, or data science) and one in commerce (business and economics). This combined program lets you graduate with credentials in both fields rather than choosing one or the other. It suits students who want scientific or technical expertise plus business knowledge for careers that need both, like environmental consulting, tech entrepreneurship, or data analysis in industry.
The door tomajors you reach through it	software engineering	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Algoma University on OUInfo	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	Nipissing University on OUInfo

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