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	McMaster Honours Economics I OUAC MLE Remove	Guelph Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) Undeclared (first year only) OUAC GBU Remove	Lakehead Business - International Dual Degree (Thunder Bay and Orillia) OUAC ATV Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–87%“Low-to-mid-80s”	80–86%“80 to 86%”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Advanced Functions 4U Calculus 4U	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	ENG4U 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	130	—	—
What you study	Economics	Accounting Business Studies Economics Finance	Accounting Business Studies Finance Human Resource Management
What it is	This program teaches you economic theory and quantitative analysis — how markets work, how people make financial decisions, and how to use data and math to test economic ideas. The co-op requirement means you'll alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at companies, government agencies, or research organizations, giving you real-world experience alongside your studies. It suits people who enjoy both math and thinking about how societies allocate resources, and who want to build practical skills before graduation.	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.	You study business fundamentals — accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management — at two Lakehead campuses in Ontario and complete mandatory work terms alongside your courses. This structure differs from a standard business degree by splitting your education between Thunder Bay and Orillia and requiring you to alternate semesters of study with paid work experience. It suits students who want practical industry exposure while earning a degree and are comfortable moving between campuses.
The door tomajors you reach through it	economics	commerce/business	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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