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	McMaster Business I OUAC MB Remove	Carleton Accounting OUAC CBA Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	83–90%“Mid- to high-80s”	80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U MDM4U MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Advanced Functions 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U	English (ENG4U) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). (Calculus [MCV4U] recommended.) 3 best 4U/M courses Alternative Offers +1 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
Co-op	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm	—
First-year intakewhere published	800	200
What you study	Accounting Business Studies Finance Human Resource Management	—
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.	Accounting is the study of how organizations record, manage, and report their money. You learn to prepare financial statements, handle taxes, audit records, and advise on business decisions based on financial data. This program includes mandatory co-op work terms, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work at accounting firms or in corporate finance departments, giving you real experience before you graduate.
The door tomajors you reach through it	accounting commerce/business finance marketing	accounting
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo

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