4 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–83%“Low-80s” | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 80% | 73–77%“Mid 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | No | No |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | 150 | 150 | — |
| What you study | — | Business StudiesEconomicsFinance | AccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance | AccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance |
| What it is | You 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 economics and business together, focusing on how money moves through markets and organizations. Unlike a pure economics program, you learn applied business skills alongside theory, and unlike straight business, you keep a strong grounding in economic analysis. The co-op option lets you do paid work terms with employers, giving you real experience before you graduate. This suits people who want to understand both how economies work and how to apply that thinking to actual business decisions. | You study the core skills needed to manage businesses and organizations: accounting, finance, human resources, and economics. Unlike a specialized commerce degree, this program keeps your options broad, letting you focus on different business areas through electives rather than committing to one path early. It suits people who want practical business knowledge but aren't sure yet whether they'll work in corporate management, nonprofits, government, or start their own venture. | This is a two-year applied business program covering accounting, finance, management, and economics fundamentals. Unlike a four-year bachelor's degree, it gets you working faster with practical skills employers want immediately. It suits students who want hands-on business training without the length or theory-heavy focus of a university degree. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | accountingeconomicsfinance | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 8 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo | King's University College on OUInfo | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo |
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