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Business I

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording85–90%85-90%83–93%Mid-80s to low-90s83–90%Mid- to high-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • ENG4U
  • 2 of the following: MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U
  • MCV4U is highly recommended
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks 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
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published190800
What you studyComputer EngineeringElectronic & Electrical EngineeringAccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesFinanceAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management
What it isComputer Engineering teaches you to design and build computing systems, from the hardware circuits inside devices to the software that runs on them. Unlike pure computer science programs, you study electrical engineering alongside programming, so you learn how computers actually work at a physical level. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real industry experience. This program suits people who want hands-on problem-solving across both hardware and software, and who value learning through workplace projects.Management and Organizational Studies teaches you the fundamentals of how to run businesses and lead teams. You'll study accounting, finance, marketing, and how organizations use technology to operate effectively. This is a broad business program rather than a specialized professional accounting or finance degree, and it suits people who want flexible career options across multiple business functions rather than committing early to a single specialization.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itsoftware engineeringApplied to directlyaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 80%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfoHuron University College on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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