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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–90%Mid- to high 80s85%80%80% (regular and co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • Students who completed MHF4U but have not completed MCV4U can take the replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or during their first term.
  • 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 applicationYes
  • A
  • Supplementary Application Form (SAF)
  • is required. Candidates with a successful SAF will also complete an admission interview.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published6018
What you studyBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource ManagementBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementInterdisciplinary StudiesAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinance
What it isYou 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.You study business and law together over six years instead of doing them separately. The combined degree lets you take courses in both fields and finish with credentials in commerce and law, rather than choosing one path. It suits people who want to understand both how businesses operate and how legal systems regulate them, and who are considering careers that bridge business strategy, corporate law, or compliance.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 directlyApplied to directlycommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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