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Brock

Game Programming

OUAC BGP

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Computer Science

OUAC COD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80%80–83%Low 80s80–85%80-85% (regular and co-op)80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • 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
  • MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%)
  • Strongly recommended subject: ICS4U
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • If you are missing MCV4U, you may take the equivalent course at the University of Ottawa the summer before or during your first term.
  • Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
  • +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)Bachelor of Science, BSc, Diploma, Dipl.Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published7060
What you studyBusiness StudiesManagementManagement StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesignEntrepreneurshipArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagementBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipManagement StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative Studies
What it isYou study core business topics — accounting, finance, marketing, organizational behaviour — alongside specialized management courses that prepare you to lead teams and make strategic decisions. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at real companies, giving you professional experience alongside your degree. This suits people who want hands-on business training and either prefer to earn while studying or want to test different industries before graduating.You learn to design and code video games, combining programming skills with game design and storytelling. This program emphasizes building complete games from concept to finished product, rather than studying general computer science. It suits people who want to work in the game industry and have both technical problem-solving skills and creative ideas.You study the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing.This program teaches you business fundamentals with a focus on managing operations and commerce across different countries. Unlike a general commerce degree, international management emphasizes global trade, cross-cultural business practices, and how companies work in multiple markets. It suits people interested in business careers with a global outlook, and you can choose a co-op stream to gain paid work experience alongside your studies.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlycomputer scienceApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfo

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