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Full	McMaster Computer Science I OUAC MC ☆ Add to planRemove	York Computer Science (BA - Co-op available) OUAC YPK ☆ Add to planRemove	Western Management and Organizational Studies OUAC ED ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Commerce (Bcom)- International Dual Degree (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC OBK ☆ 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%“Low 80s”	83–87%“Mid-80s”	85%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4U	ENG4UMHF4U	MCV4UMDM4UMHF4U	MCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U MHF4U Another 4U Math (MCV4U recommended) 3 additional 4U/M courses +7 more on the program page	English, ENG4U And 2 of: Advanced Functions, MHF4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U Math of Data Management, MDM4U +1 more on the program page	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U If you are missing MCV4U, you may take the equivalent course at the University of Ottawa the summer before or during your first term. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
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	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	100	950	—
What you study	Computer Science	Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering	AccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management	AccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinance
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.	This is a four-year degree in computer science, covering artificial intelligence, software engineering, and core programming concepts. You can choose to add a co-op stream, which means you work semesters at tech companies alongside your studies, building real workplace experience. It suits people who want to learn software development with the option to gain paid industry work experience before graduating.	You study the theory and practice of running organizations and businesses. The program covers accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management, with flexibility to focus on areas that interest you most. It includes a co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience in real organizations, which suits people who want to apply what they learn and build professional networks while studying.	You study business fundamentals — accounting, finance, marketing, management, and human resources — while earning a degree from both University of Ottawa and a partner institution abroad. The dual degree means you spend time at two universities and graduate with credentials from both, giving you international experience and exposure to different business practices. This suits students who want a business foundation with global perspective and the opportunity to study and work in another country.
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	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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