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+ Add a program	Laurentian Business Administration – Accounting OUAC LOW ☆ Add to planRemove	McMaster Business I OUAC MB ☆ Add to planRemove	Lakehead Business - International Dual Degree (Thunder Bay and Orillia) OUAC ATV ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%	83–90%“Mid- to high-80s”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published	1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U) 1 grade 12 U/M Math courses 4 other grade 12 U/M courses 70% in the top 6 4U/M courses Examples of eligible Math courses include: MHF 4U, MCV 4U, or MDM 4U. +3 more on the program page	English 4U Advanced Functions 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U	ENG4U 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U 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	Yes OUAC Application Deadline: April 1, 2027 *Some programs may stay open beyond this deadline, depending on capacity. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible. An optional supplementary application form is available for applicants who feel that their admission average might be close to or below the quoted range. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	800	—
What you study	AccountingBusiness Studies	AccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management	AccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management
What it is	You study accounting and business management with a focus on accounting practices, financial reporting, and analysis. This program includes a mandatory co-op term, which means you'll complete paid work placements with employers alongside your coursework, giving you real workplace experience before graduation. It suits people who want to understand how organizations manage money and are ready to combine classroom learning with practical experience in business settings.	A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management. McMaster's program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience at real companies. This program suits people who want broad business knowledge and practical work experience before entering the job market.	You study business fundamentals — accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management — at two Lakehead campuses in Ontario and complete mandatory work terms alongside your courses. This structure differs from a standard business degree by splitting your education between Thunder Bay and Orillia and requiring you to alternate semesters of study with paid work experience. It suits students who want practical industry exposure while earning a degree and are comfortable moving between campuses.
The door tomajors you reach through it	accounting	accountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Laurentian University on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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