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Laurier (Waterloo) Business Administration (BBA) + Computer Science (BCS), University of WaterlooOUAC UWB | |||
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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
| Published rangetheir exact wording | 93–100%“Mid-90s (regular); high 90s (co-op)” | Not published“N/A” | 93–97%“Mid-90s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 165 | 200 | — |
| What you study | Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceEntrepreneurshipInformation Systems | AgricultureAnthropologyArchaeologyAstronomy | Business StudiesComputer Science |
| What it is | You 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. | This program combines science courses with business studies, so you study both scientific subjects like chemistry, biology, or computer science alongside accounting, management, and economics. Unlike a straight science degree, you gain practical knowledge of how science-based industries operate and how to manage projects or companies. It suits students who want a science career but also care about the business side — whether that's starting a science company, managing research teams, or working in science-related industries. | You study business and computer science together, learning both management and programming skills in an integrated program rather than as two separate degrees. The co-op component requires you to complete paid work terms alongside your studies, giving you real workplace experience in tech or business roles. This suits people who want technical skills plus business knowledge and are willing to balance classroom time with multiple work placements over four or five years. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer sciencesoftware engineering | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | None published by average | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | Trent University — Durham GTA on OUInfo | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (Waterloo) Double Degree (Co-op Only)90–97%+
- Computer Science (Regular/Co-op)90–97%+
- Software Engineering (Co-op Only)90–97%+
- Arts and BusinessNot published+
- Computing and Financial Management (Co-op Only)90–97%+
- Business Administration Co-op International Dual Degree87–90%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.