3 programs, side by side
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| 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” | 75% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 45 | — | 150 |
| What you study | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering | FinanceMathematicsOthers in Business & Administrative Studies | Environmental StudiesFinanceInternational DevelopmentMathematics |
| 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. | You study the mathematics and statistics behind financial decisions — how to model risk, value investments, and analyze market data. Unlike a straight finance degree, this program embeds serious calculus and advanced math, and a straight math degree, it applies those tools to real financial problems. It suits people comfortable with numbers who want to work in banking, insurance, investment firms, or data roles in finance. | Economics is the study of how people and societies make choices about money, resources, and trade. At Carleton, you can focus your learning on areas like environmental issues, global development, finance, or politics alongside core economic theory and mathematics. The program includes a co-op option, letting you work in relevant jobs between study terms to build practical experience. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | economics |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo |
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