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	McMaster Honours Economics I OUAC MLE Remove	Algoma Economics (BA 3 year) OUAC JAG Remove	York (Glendon) International Studies & Business Administration (iBA/BBA Dual Degree) OUAC YYU Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–87%“Low-to-mid-80s”	65%“65%+”	73–80%“Mid to high 70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U	ENG4U FRA4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Advanced Functions 4U Calculus 4U	ENG4U Two 4U/M Math courses (Data Management recommended) Three other 4U/M courses 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses	An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants) MHF4U MCV4U or MDM4U 3 +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Yes A Bilingual Supplementary Application is also required. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	No	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Applied Arts, BAA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA
First-year intakewhere published	130	—	25
What you study	Economics	Economics	Accounting Artificial Intelligence Business Studies Economics
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.	You study the principles and systems behind how economies work, from personal finance and business decisions to national and global trade. This three-year degree covers economic theory and real-world applications, giving you a broader education than a specialized business program. It suits people curious about how markets, governments, and money shape society, and who want flexibility to move into business, policy, law, or further study afterward.	This program lets you earn two degrees at once: a business administration credential covering accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship, plus an international studies degree in history, geography, or environmental studies. Unlike a typical business degree, you're required to complete a co-op work term, which gives you practical experience alongside classroom learning. It suits students who want both solid business training and deeper knowledge of global issues or a second subject area.
The door tomajors you reach through it	economics	economics	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	Algoma University on OUInfo	York University — Glendon on OUInfo

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