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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 this80–83%Low 80s83–93%Mid-80s to low-90s87%87%+
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of SCH4U, SPH4U
  • two of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • SCH4U or SPH4U
  • MHF4U
  • Another 4U Math (MCV4U recommended)
  • +7 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • 2 of the following: MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U
  • MCV4U is highly recommended
  • 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 onlyMarks 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-opAvailableAvailableNoNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published25655
What you studyComputer ScienceArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringAccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesFinanceAccountingBusiness 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.This program teaches you how to design, build, and maintain software and computer systems, with courses in artificial intelligence and software engineering. You can choose to add a co-op stream, which alternates your study terms with paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. It suits students who want hands-on coding skills and either prefer learning theory in a classroom setting or want to test their skills in industry while studying.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.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 directlyApplied to directlyaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 80%See themNone published by average
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoHuron University College on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfo

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