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McMaster

Business I

OUAC MB

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Published rangetheir exact wording83–90%Mid- to high-80s70%A minimum grade of 70% is required80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of FEF4U, FIF4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • Successful completion of at least six 4U or 4M courses (U: pre-university; M: pre-university/pre-college) with a minimum overall average of 70%. The required courses must include:
  • Differential Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • One of the following French courses: FRA4U, FEF4U or FIF4U
  • Proof of French-language proficiency through one of the following:
  • +2 more on the program page
  • 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-opAvailableNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published80030150
What you studyAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingEconomicsEntrepreneurshipFinanceAccountingBusiness 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.A Bachelor of Business Administration is a four-year degree where you study how organizations work and make money. You take courses in accounting, finance, management, human resources, and economics, learning both theory and practical skills for running or working in a business. This program is taught in French, so you need strong French-language skills and must complete foundational math courses, making it suited to students who want a business education while developing or maintaining French fluency.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/businessfinancemarketingApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average8 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversité de l'Ontario français on OUInfoKing's University College on OUInfo

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