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Laurier (Waterloo)

Economics

OUAC UZE

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Carleton

Commerce

OUAC CC

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Carleton

International Business

OUAC CBB

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–83%Low-80s77–80%High 70s80%80% (regular and co-op)80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 70%
  • Advanced Functions at 70%
  • One of Calculus and Vectors or Data Management at 60%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • 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
  • 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 applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published54
What you studyBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipEnvironmental StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinanceAccountingBusiness StudiesInformation SystemsInternational Development
What it isYou study how people, businesses, and governments make decisions about money, resources, and trade. Economics teaches you to analyze real-world problems — from inflation and unemployment to company strategy — using data and mathematical tools. This program includes co-op work terms, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid jobs in government, finance, or business, giving you practical experience alongside theory.You study how to run and launch businesses while learning environmental science and sustainability principles. This combines business skills with ecological knowledge, so you understand both profit and environmental impact. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom and paid work terms, giving you real workplace experience in green business and sustainability roles. It suits people who want to work in business but care about environmental problems.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.International Business is a business degree that prepares you to work across borders and cultures, combining core business subjects like accounting, management, and marketing with a focus on global economics and international development. Unlike a general business program, it emphasizes the particular skills and knowledge needed for companies operating in multiple countries. It suits students interested in trade, global markets, or managing international teams, and who are comfortable with both quantitative and social science coursework.
The door tomajors you reach through itaccountingeconomicsfinanceApplied to directlycommerce/businessfinancemarketingApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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