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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80%80–83%Low 80s83–90%Mid- to high 80s80%80% (regular and co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
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
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Four additional 4U or 4M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • +4 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • Concentrations: Accounting, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended.
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • 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-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published8260060
What you studyBusiness StudiesInformation SystemsManagementManagement StudiesAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinance
What it isThis 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.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.Commerce is a broad business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, management, and related topics. You choose a concentration like accounting or finance to specialize, rather than studying one narrow area. It suits people interested in business fundamentals and real-world work experience, since the program includes optional co-op placements that let you alternate between classes and paid jobs in your field.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyaccountingfinancemarketingApplied to directlycommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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