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Laurentian

Sports Administration

OUAC LOE

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Waterloo

Science and Financial Management (Co-op Only)

OUAC WSA

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Carleton

Commerce

OUAC CC

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75%80–87%“Low to mid-80s”80%“80% (regular and co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • 1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U)
  • 1 grade 12 U math course
  • 4 other grade 12 U/M courses
  • A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
  • Eligible Math courses include: MHF 4U, MCV 4U or MDM 4U.
  • +2 more on the program page
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of
  • Data Management, or Physics
  • Concentrations: Accounting, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended.
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published—30—
What you studyBusiness StudiesComputer GamesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesSport & Exercise ScienceAccountingBiological SciencesBiologyChemistryAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinance
What it isSports Administration teaches you how to run the business side of sports organizations, from budgeting and marketing to facility management and event planning. You'll study both general business skills and sport-specific topics like exercise science and athlete management. This program suits people who love sports but want careers in leadership and operations rather than playing or coaching.You study science subjects like biology, chemistry, or physics alongside accounting and finance courses, learning how to apply scientific knowledge to financial decision-making and business problems. Unlike a straight science degree, you're required to complete paid work terms with employers throughout your studies, alternating between school and jobs. This suits people who want a science background but are drawn to business applications and need real-world work experience before graduating.Commerce is a broad business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, management, and related topics. You choose a concentration like accounting or finance to specialize, rather than studying one narrow area. It suits people interested in business fundamentals and real-world work experience, since the program includes optional co-op placements that let you alternate between classes and paid jobs in your field.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlycommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceLaurentian University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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