2 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” | 73–77%“Mid 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No |
| Degree | Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 45 | — |
| What you study | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering | AccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance |
| What it is | You study how to design and build computer software and systems from the ground up, combining computer science theory with practical engineering problem-solving. This is more applied and hardware-focused than a pure computer science degree, and the co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms with employers. It suits people who want hands-on experience in real jobs while learning, and who prefer the structured engineering approach to software development. | This is a two-year applied business program covering accounting, finance, management, and economics fundamentals. Unlike a four-year bachelor's degree, it gets you working faster with practical skills employers want immediately. It suits students who want hands-on business training without the length or theory-heavy focus of a university degree. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Business Administration73–78%+
- Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) Undeclared (first year only)80–86%+
- Management and Organizational Studies80%+
- Business (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Honours Bachelor of Business Administration and Diploma in Business Administration70–75%+
- Sciences commerciales – Analytique en soins de santé (4 ans)75–80%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.