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Trent

Financial Science

OUAC RDK

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Business I

OUAC MB

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75%75% minimum83–90%Mid- to high 80s83–90%Mid- to high-80s80–86%80 to 86%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
  • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
  • 1 of MHF4U or MCV4U is required
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 additional 4U Math
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • Proficiency in math-based programs is required for consideration for BComm specializations.
  • +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • A
  • Supplementary Application Form (SAF)
  • is required. Candidates with a successful SAF will also complete an admission interview.
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • 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-opNoAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published20060800
What you studyFinanceBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance
What it isFinancial Science combines mathematics, statistics, and economics to understand how money moves through markets and institutions. Unlike a general business degree, it focuses specifically on quantitative analysis and modeling of financial systems rather than broad management skills. It suits students who enjoy working with numbers and want to understand the mechanics behind investments, risk, and financial decision-making.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.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.A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year degree where you study business topics like accounting, finance, marketing, and management. In your first year, you take a mix of foundational courses across all these areas before choosing a specialization in second year. It suits students interested in how organizations work and make decisions, who want flexibility to explore different business fields before committing to one.
The door tomajors you reach through itfinanceApplied to directlyaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingcommerce/business
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceTrent University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfo

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