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McMaster

Business I

OUAC MB

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Published rangetheir exact wording83–90%Mid- to high-80s70–75%70-75%80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • 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.
  • ENG4U
  • Two of MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U
  • MCV4U is
  • strongly recommended
  • and will be required for certain modules in the 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 only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published800150
What you studyAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementBusiness StudiesEconomicsEntrepreneurshipHospitality, Recreation and LeisureAccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance
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.You study the core skills needed to manage businesses and organizations: accounting, finance, human resources, and economics. Unlike a specialized commerce degree, this program keeps your options broad, letting you focus on different business areas through electives rather than committing to one path early. It suits people who want practical business knowledge but aren't sure yet whether they'll work in corporate management, nonprofits, government, or start their own venture.
The door tomajors you reach through itaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingcommerce/businessmarketingApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them8 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfoKing's University College on OUInfo

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