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McMaster

Business I

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Commerce

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–90%Mid- to high-80s70–75%70-75%80%80% (regular and co-op)70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UENG4UMHF4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Mathematics [one of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) or
  • Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)]. MCV4U is the preferred mathematics course.
  • 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
  • ENG4U
  • 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
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-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BCommBachelor of Administration, BAdmin, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published800
What you studyAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementBusiness StudiesEconomicsEntrepreneurshipHospitality, Recreation and LeisureAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinanceAccountingBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceEconomics
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.You study the fundamentals of running businesses and organizations, covering topics like marketing, human resources, economics, and entrepreneurship. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside your degree. This program suits students who want a broad business foundation with flexible entry points into different industries, and who value learning by doing.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.A Bachelor of Administration or Commerce teaches you core business skills like accounting, finance, management, and human resources, along with how organizations actually operate. The BComm adds a stronger focus on accounting and financial analysis compared to the BAdmin. Both programs include a co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom and paid work at real companies, building experience while you study. This suits people who want practical business skills, like working with numbers or managing people, and who value learning on the job.
The door tomajors you reach through itaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingcommerce/businessmarketingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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