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3 programs, side by side

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McMaster

Computer Science I

OUAC MC

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Queen's

Commerce

OUAC QC

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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 this85%87%87%+
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • If you are missing MCV4U, you may take the equivalent course at the University of Ottawa the summer before or during your first term.
  • ENG4U with a minimum mark of 80%
  • MCV4U with a minimum mark of 80%
  • 1 other 4U course in mathematics with a minimum mark of 80%
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • No more than two 4M courses from the same discipline.
  • +1 more on the program page
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 onlyYes
  • A high school transcript is just 1 piece of information Queen's University uses when making an admission decision. Each applicant to Queen's has a personalized To Do List, detailing exactly what is needed to complete their application. Students can review their To Do List (and associated due dates) on their Queen's SOLUS Student Centre. Applicants to Commerce, Health Sciences, and Nursing are required to complete a Supplementary Application. Students will receive instructions for accessing SOLUS and their Supplementary Application after they apply.
  • Alternative Offers
  • Queen's does not make alternate offers of admission. Applicants will be considered only for the program(s) to which they have applied (or amended) via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) by the published deadlines.
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableNoNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published655
What you studyComputer ScienceBusiness StudiesManagement ScienceMarketingOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceManagement Studies
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 study business and management in both French and English, earning credentials recognized in both Canada and France. Unlike a regular business degree, this program is structured as a formal partnership where you complete requirements at University of Ottawa and a French institution, giving you bilingual professional training. It suits students who are fluent in French, want international business experience, and value studying in two languages and education systems.Commerce is a broad business degree covering accounting, finance, management, and marketing alongside core business concepts. You'll study how organizations operate financially and strategically across different functions. It suits people who want a flexible business foundation before specializing, rather than committing to accounting or finance alone from day one.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer scienceApplied to directlyaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfo

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