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Full	Trent Business Administration – Co-op OUAC RDL Remove	Laurier (Waterloo) Business Administration (BBA) + Financial Mathematics and Analytics (BA) OUAC UBF Remove	U of T (St. George) Engineering Science OUAC TK Remove	Waterloo Nanotechnology Engineering (Co-op Only) OUAC WNT Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	90–95%“90-95%”	87–90%“High 80s”	90–97%“Low to mid- 90s”	83–90%“Mid- to High 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	1 English 1 4U Math	English at 70% Advanced Functions at 80% Calculus and Vectors at 80% Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +1 more on the program page	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Chemistry (min. 70%) Physics (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Yes NEW: All Engineering program applications require an online video interview. You will receive more information after you apply. An Admission Information Form is also required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community, evidence of interest in engineering and strong performance in mathematics, science or engineering-related competitions. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	10	—	—	83
What you study	Business Studies	Business Studies Finance Mathematics	Aerospace EngineeringBiotechnology Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering	Biotechnology Chemistry Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering
What it is	This program teaches you business fundamentals—accounting, management, marketing, and economics—while requiring you to complete paid work terms alongside your studies. The co-op requirement means you'll alternate between semesters of coursework and semesters working in actual business roles, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. It suits people who learn by doing and want to test career interests in business while earning money and building a professional network.	You study business management combined with advanced mathematics and data analysis for finance. This dual program goes deeper into quantitative methods than a standard business degree, letting you build models and analyse financial data rather than just learning business theory. It suits students who are comfortable with math, want finance careers, and prefer hands-on problem-solving over pure theory.	Engineering Science is a broad engineering program where you study math, physics, and engineering fundamentals before specializing in areas like aerospace, electrical, biotechnology, or general engineering. Unlike traditional engineering programs that lock you into one specialty from year one, this lets you explore multiple fields before choosing your focus. It suits students who are strong in math and science but unsure which engineering discipline fits them best, and who want optional paid work experience integrated into their degree.	Nanotechnology Engineering is the study of designing and building materials and devices at the molecular and atomic scale, combining chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering. Unlike a general engineering program, this one requires you to complete mandatory work terms alongside your studies, alternating between classroom and industry jobs so you graduate with significant hands-on experience. It suits students strong in math and sciences who want practical engineering experience and are interested in how materials behave at extremely small scales.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Trent University on OUInfo	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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