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McMaster

Business I

OUAC MB

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Carleton

International Business

OUAC CBB

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–90%Mid- to high-80s80%83–93%Mid-80s to low-90s87–90%High 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
  • two of 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
  • ENG4U
  • 2 of the following: MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U
  • MCV4U is highly recommended
  • ENG4U
  • One 4U math
  • Strongly recommended subjects for those wishing to attend NEOMA Business School in France: FSF4U, FEF4U or FIF4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • You will receive an offer of admission to only 1 program. Your highest listed choice is considered first when you indicate more than 1 Brock program on your application. If you are not eligible for your first choice, your subsequent choices will be considered in your indicated order of preference. In most cases: If you apply to only 1 Brock program but do not qualify, you will be considered for an alternative or related program. If you apply but are not admitted to a co-op program, you will automatically be considered for the regular, non co-op program.
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • 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 onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published800
What you studyAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesInformation SystemsInternational DevelopmentAccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesFinanceAccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomics
What it isA 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.International Business is a business degree that prepares you to work across borders and cultures, combining core business subjects like accounting, management, and marketing with a focus on global economics and international development. Unlike a general business program, it emphasizes the particular skills and knowledge needed for companies operating in multiple countries. It suits students interested in trade, global markets, or managing international teams, and who are comfortable with both quantitative and social science coursework.Management and Organizational Studies teaches you the fundamentals of how to run businesses and lead teams. You'll study accounting, finance, marketing, and how organizations use technology to operate effectively. This is a broad business program rather than a specialized professional accounting or finance degree, and it suits people who want flexible career options across multiple business functions rather than committing early to a single specialization.You study business management and related fields like accounting, human resources, or entrepreneurship while alternating between classroom terms and paid work terms with employers. This co-op structure means you graduate with real workplace experience alongside your degree. The dual degree option lets you complete part of your studies at a partner institution abroad, typically NEOMA Business School in France, combining international education with Canadian credentials. This suits students who want hands-on business experience, practical skills, and potentially a global perspective before entering the workforce.
The door tomajors you reach through itaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoHuron University College on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfo

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