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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80%83–90%Mid- to high-80s83–90%Mid- to high 80s80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Four additional 4U or 4M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • +4 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks 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
Yes
  • A
  • Supplementary Application Form (SAF)
  • is required. Candidates with a successful SAF will also complete an admission interview.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts/Master of Arts, BA/MA, Bachelor of Social Science, BSocScBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published80060600
What you studyInterdisciplinary StudiesPoliticsSocial PolicyAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management
What it isThis four-year combined degree integrates the study of conflict, human rights, security, and defence policy across social science and humanities perspectives. Unlike separate bachelor's and master's programs, you complete both degrees as one continuous stream, allowing you to move quickly from foundational concepts to advanced research and analysis. It suits students interested in understanding international relations, peace-building, or policy work who want deeper expertise than a single undergraduate degree provides.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.You study business fundamentals — how organizations work, manage money, make decisions — with a focus on global markets and cross-border trade. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside theory. This suits people who want hands-on learning and international exposure while building a professional network before graduation.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingApplied to directlyaccountingfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoYork University on OUInfo

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