3 programs, side by side

+ Add a program	McMaster Computer Science I OUAC MC ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Computing and Financial Management (Co-op Only) OUAC WCF ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Commerce and Juris Doctor (6-year double degree) (French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC OJM ☆ 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	90–97%“Low to Mid-90s”	85%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	MCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U	Any Grade 12 U English Advanced Functions Calculus and Vectors One other Grade 12 U course	FRA4U or ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U Students who completed MHF4U but have not completed MCV4U can take the replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or during their first term.
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	Yes An Admission Information Form (AIF) is required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	42	18
What you study	Computer Science	Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceFinance	Business StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementInterdisciplinary Studies
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.	You study computer science and finance together, learning to build software systems and understand money management, accounting, and business strategy. This is different from studying either field alone because you learn how technology and financial systems interact. The co-op requirement means you alternate between school and paid work terms, giving you real-world experience in tech or finance companies. This suits people who want both technical skills and business knowledge, and who are ready to commit to the co-op schedule.	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.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	finance	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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