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Full	McMaster Engineering I - Software Engineering OUAC MES ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Management & International Business (Co-op Only) OUAC TXB ☆ Add to planRemove	Huron Management and Organizational Studies OUAC EHD ☆ Add to planRemove	Guelph Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) Undeclared (first year only) OUAC GBU ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	87%“A minimum of 87% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this	83–90%“Mid- to high 80s”	83–93%“Mid-80s to low-90s”	80–86%“80 to 86%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4U	ENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	two of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U Chemistry 4U Physics 4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U 2 of the following: MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U MCV4U is highly recommended	ENG4U MHF4U 1 additional 4U Math 3 additional 4U/M courses Proficiency in math-based programs is required for consideration for BComm specializations. +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027 Mandatory supplementary application Usually closes before January 15	Yes A Supplementary Application Form (SAF) is required. Candidates with a successful SAF will also complete an admission interview. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No	No
Degree	Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt, Bachelor of Engineering and Society, BEngSoc	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	60	—	—
What you study	Software Engineering	Business StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource Management	AccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesFinance	AccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance
What it is	You study how to design, build, and test software systems that solve real problems. Software engineering goes beyond pure coding to include planning, teamwork, and understanding what users actually need. This program includes mandatory co-op work terms where you apply what you learn in paid positions, and you can choose a degree stream that adds management skills or explores the social impact of technology alongside the technical core.	You study business fundamentals — how organizations work, manage money, make decisions — with a focus on global markets and cross-border trade. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside theory. This suits people who want hands-on learning and international exposure while building a professional network before graduation.	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.	A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year degree where you study business topics like accounting, finance, marketing, and management. In your first year, you take a mix of foundational courses across all these areas before choosing a specialization in second year. It suits students interested in how organizations work and make decisions, who want flexibility to explore different business fields before committing to one.
The door tomajors you reach through it	software engineering	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	commerce/business
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	Huron University College on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo

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