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Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.

McMaster

Computer Science I

OUAC MC

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Brock

Game Programming

OUAC BGP

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Carleton

Commerce

OUAC CC

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording90%A minimum of 90% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this80–83%Low 80s80%80% (regular and co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%)
  • Strongly recommended subject: ICS4U
  • 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
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027
  • To be considered for this program, a mandatory
  • supplementary application
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyComputer ScienceComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesignEntrepreneurshipAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinance
What it isComputer Science I is an introductory computer science program where you learn programming, algorithms, and core computational concepts. It differs from some other programs because it includes a mandatory co-op component, giving you paid work experience in tech roles alongside your studies. This program suits students who want hands-on industry experience early and are curious about whether computer science matches their strengths before committing to upper-year specializations.You learn to design and code video games, combining programming skills with game design and storytelling. This program emphasizes building complete games from concept to finished product, rather than studying general computer science. It suits people who want to work in the game industry and have both technical problem-solving skills and creative ideas.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer scienceApplied to directlycommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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