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Full	McMaster Computer Science I OUAC MC ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Computer Engineering (4 years) OUAC OBE ☆ Add to planRemove	McMaster Business I OUAC MB ☆ Add to planRemove	Huron Management and Organizational Studies OUAC EHD ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	90%“A minimum of 90% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this	80%	83–90%“Mid- to high-80s”	83–93%“Mid-80s to low-90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4U	MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	—	two of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +2 more on the program page	English 4U Advanced Functions 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U	ENG4U 2 of the following: MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U MCV4U is highly recommended
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027 To be considered for this program, a mandatory supplementary application Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Yes 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 only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op)	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	88	800	—
What you study	Computer Science	Computer EngineeringComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering	AccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management	AccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesFinance
What it is	Computer 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.	Computer engineering combines the design of computer hardware with the software that runs on it. You'll study circuits, processors, programming, and systems that integrate both. The co-op stream lets you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real industry experience alongside your degree, which sets it apart from the straight four-year option.	A 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.	Management and Organizational Studies teaches you the fundamentals of how to run businesses and lead teams. You'll study accounting, finance, marketing, and how organizations use technology to operate effectively. This is a broad business program rather than a specialized professional accounting or finance degree, and it suits people who want flexible career options across multiple business functions rather than committing early to a single specialization.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	Applied to directly	accountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing	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	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo	Huron University College on OUInfo

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