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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording77–80%High 70s83–90%Mid- to high-80s80–83%Low 80s83–93%Mid-80s to low-90s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 70%
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Four additional 4U or 4M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • +4 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • 2 of the following: MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U
  • MCV4U is highly recommended
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks 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
Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published800600
What you studyLaw & CriminologyAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesFinance
What it isYou study law alongside criminology — the study of crime, criminal behaviour, and the justice system — in a combined program rather than pursuing law alone. This integrated approach lets you understand both the legal framework and the social and psychological dimensions of crime before specializing. It suits students interested in criminal law, policy, or roles where understanding crime's causes matters as much as knowing the law.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.You study business fundamentals across accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and information systems. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree. This suits students who learn better by doing and want to build a professional network before graduating.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingaccountingfinancemarketingApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Brantford on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoHuron University College on OUInfo

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