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Queen's

Computing

OUAC QD

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McMaster

Business I

OUAC MB

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–87%Mid 80s83–90%Mid- to high-80s87–90%High 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • ENG4U
  • One 4U math
  • Strongly recommended subjects for those wishing to attend NEOMA Business School in France: FSF4U, FEF4U or FIF4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • You will receive an offer of admission to only 1 program. Your highest listed choice is considered first when you indicate more than 1 Brock program on your application. If you are not eligible for your first choice, your subsequent choices will be considered in your indicated order of preference. In most cases: If you apply to only 1 Brock program but do not qualify, you will be considered for an alternative or related program. If you apply but are not admitted to a co-op program, you will automatically be considered for the regular, non co-op program.
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
Marks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published400800
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceInformation SystemsInformation TechnologyAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomics
What it isComputing at Queen's covers the theory and practice of building software, managing information systems, and developing artificial intelligence. You'll study programming, algorithms, data structures, and mathematics that underpin these fields. The program includes a co-op option, letting you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at tech companies, which sets it apart from a standard degree and gives you real industry experience alongside your studies. It suits people who like solving problems with code and want hands-on exposure to how software gets built in actual workplaces.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 management and related fields like accounting, human resources, or entrepreneurship while alternating between classroom terms and paid work terms with employers. This co-op structure means you graduate with real workplace experience alongside your degree. The dual degree option lets you complete part of your studies at a partner institution abroad, typically NEOMA Business School in France, combining international education with Canadian credentials. This suits students who want hands-on business experience, practical skills, and potentially a global perspective before entering the workforce.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceQueen's University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfo

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