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	McMaster Honours Economics I OUAC MLE Remove	York (Glendon) International Studies (BA, iBA) OUAC YGI Remove	Guelph Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) Undeclared (first year only) OUAC GBU Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–87%“Low-to-mid-80s”	73–80%“Mid to high 70s”	80–86%“80 to 86%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U FRA4U	ENG4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Advanced Functions 4U Calculus 4U	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants) 5 additional +7 more on the program page	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	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	No
Degree	—	Bachelor of Arts, BA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA	—
First-year intakewhere published	130	—	—
What you study	Economics	African Studies Business Studies Economics Environmental Studies	Accounting Business Studies Economics Finance
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.	International Studies is a degree where you combine courses from fields like economics, history, business, and development to understand global issues and how different countries interact. The iBA option includes a mandatory year abroad at a partner university, immersing you in another culture while continuing your studies, whereas the regular BA keeps you on campus. It suits students who want broader perspectives on world problems rather than specializing in a single discipline, and who are curious about how global systems actually work.	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	economics	Applied to directly	commerce/business
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	York University — Glendon on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo

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