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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 88%“A minimum of 88% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 85% | 83–90%“Mid- to high 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4U | MCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 60 | 18 | 60 |
| What you study | Business StudiesManagement StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative Studies | Business StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementInterdisciplinary Studies | Business StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource Management |
| What it is | You study business and commerce while also taking significant courses in humanities — literature, history, philosophy, or social sciences — rather than focusing on business alone. This integration means you graduate with both a business foundation and the analytical and communication skills humanities develops, making you different from a straight commerce program. It suits students who want business skills but also value critical thinking across cultures and ideas, and who are comfortable with a broader curriculum. | You study business and law together over six years instead of doing them separately. The combined degree lets you take courses in both fields and finish with credentials in commerce and law, rather than choosing one path. It suits people who want to understand both how businesses operate and how legal systems regulate them, and who are considering careers that bridge business strategy, corporate law, or compliance. | You study business fundamentals — how organizations work, manage money, make decisions — with a focus on global markets and cross-border trade. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside theory. This suits people who want hands-on learning and international exposure while building a professional network before graduation. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo |
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