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	McMaster Business I OUAC MB Remove	Lakehead Business - International Dual Degree (Thunder Bay and Orillia) OUAC ATV Remove	Guelph Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) Undeclared (first year only) OUAC GBU Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	83–90%“Mid- to high-80s”	70%	80–86%“80 to 86%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U	ENG4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	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.	ENG4U MHF4U 1 additional 4U Math 3 additional 4U/M courses Proficiency in math-based programs is required for consideration for BComm specializations. +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	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	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	800	—	—
What you study	Accounting Business Studies Finance Human Resource Management	Accounting Business Studies Finance Human Resource Management	Accounting Business Studies Economics Finance
What it is	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.	A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year degree where you study business topics like accounting, finance, marketing, and management. In your first year, you take a mix of foundational courses across all these areas before choosing a specialization in second year. It suits students interested in how organizations work and make decisions, who want flexibility to explore different business fields before committing to one.
The door tomajors you reach through it	accounting commerce/business finance marketing	Applied to directly	commerce/business
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo

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