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3 programs, side by side

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U of T (Scarborough)

Computer Science (regular and co-op)

OUAC TXC

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Carleton

Computer Science

OUAC COD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording93–100%Mid-90s (regular); high 90s (co-op)80–85%80-85% (regular and co-op)83–87%Mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 75%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 75%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 75%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published165365
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceEntrepreneurshipInformation SystemsArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsEntrepreneurship
What it isYou study the theory and practice of computing, from writing software and building systems to artificial intelligence and how businesses use technology. The co-op stream requires you to alternate between semesters of coursework and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. This suits students who want hands-on industry exposure while learning, or who prefer the traditional full-time study path.You study the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing.You study accounting, finance, and business decision-making, learning how to manage money, prepare financial reports, and analyze economic data for organizations. This program requires you to complete paid work terms alongside your courses, alternating between school and real-world jobs in accounting and finance firms, so you graduate with significant professional experience. It suits people who want hands-on workplace learning, need to fund their education through co-op earnings, and are interested in becoming accountants or financial analysts.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringcomputer scienceaccountingcommerce/business
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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