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	U of T (Scarborough) Computer Science (regular and co-op) OUAC TXC Remove	Waterloo Computing and Financial Management (Co-op Only) OUAC WCF Remove	Trent (Durham) Science and Business OUAC ROO Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	93–100%“Mid-90s (regular); high 90s (co-op)”	90–97%“Low to Mid-90s”	Not published“N/A”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	Any Grade 12 U English Advanced Functions Calculus and Vectors One other Grade 12 U course	Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses Required Courses: ENG4U with a minimum of 60% MHF4U or MCV4U recommended
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes An Admission Information Form (AIF) is required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	165	42	200
What you study	Artificial Intelligence Computer Science Entrepreneurship Information Systems	Artificial Intelligence Business Studies Computer Science Finance	Agriculture Anthropology Archaeology Astronomy
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.	You study computer science and finance together, learning to build software systems and understand money management, accounting, and business strategy. This is different from studying either field alone because you learn how technology and financial systems interact. The co-op requirement means you alternate between school and paid work terms, giving you real-world experience in tech or finance companies. This suits people who want both technical skills and business knowledge, and who are ready to commit to the co-op schedule.	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.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science software engineering	finance	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	None published by average
Source	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	Trent University — Durham GTA on OUInfo

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