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Business I

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80%80%80–83%Low 80s83–90%Mid- to high-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • If you have not completed MCV4U, you can take the replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or during your first term.
  • Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • If you have not completed MCV4U, you can take the replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or during your first term.
  • Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Four additional 4U or 4M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • +4 more on the program page
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • OUAC Application Deadline: April 1, 2027
  • *Some programs may stay open beyond this deadline, depending on capacity. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible.
  • An optional supplementary application form is available for applicants who feel that their admission average might be close to or below the quoted range.
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published82600800
What you studyBusiness StudiesInformation SystemsManagementManagement StudiesBusiness StudiesInformation SystemsManagementManagement StudiesAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management
What it isThis program teaches you how to start and run your own business, covering finance, marketing, operations, and strategy. Unlike a general commerce degree, entrepreneurship focuses specifically on launching ventures and solving business problems from scratch. A co-op option lets you work at companies between semesters, while a French immersion stream teaches courses in French. It suits people who want to understand business fundamentals but are drawn to creating something new rather than managing existing organizations.This four-year program teaches you how to manage and implement technology systems within businesses — combining business strategy with information technology skills. Unlike a pure commerce degree, it focuses specifically on how companies use digital tools, data systems, and software to operate effectively. It suits students who want to work in roles that bridge business and IT, such as managing technology projects, analyzing business data, or overseeing digital transformation initiatives.You study business fundamentals across accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and information systems. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree. This suits students who learn better by doing and want to build a professional network before graduating.A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management. McMaster's program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience at real companies. This program suits people who want broad business knowledge and practical work experience before entering the job market.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlyaccountingfinancemarketingaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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