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	Waterloo Business Administration (Laurier) and Mathematics (Waterloo) Double Degree (Co-op Only) OUAC WBA Remove	York Applied Mathematics (BA - Co-op available) OUAC YPM Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	83–90%“Mid - High 80"s”	80–87%“Low to mid 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	Any Grade 12 U English Advanced Functions Calculus and Vectors One other Grade 12 U course	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U MHF4U Four additional 4U or 4M courses MCV4U recommended +5 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes An Admission Information Form is required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. You're strongly encouraged to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest and the Canadian Senior Mathematics Competition. Individual selection may vary. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available
Degree	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	77	25
What you study	Business Studies Mathematics	Mathematics Statistics
What it is	You study both business and mathematics together in one integrated degree, with mandatory work terms built into your schedule. Unlike a regular double degree where you'd finish one program then move to the other, you take courses from both fields simultaneously over five years, alternating between school and paid co-op placements. This suits students who want to combine analytical problem-solving with business skills and are willing to commit to the longer timeline and work requirement.	Applied Mathematics is a degree program focused on using mathematical and statistical tools to solve real-world problems in science, engineering, business and other fields. Unlike pure mathematics, which emphasizes theory, applied mathematics centers on practical applications and methods you can use to model and analyze systems. Co-op is optional, letting you alternate study terms with paid work placements in relevant industries. This program suits students who enjoy mathematics and want to see how it works in actual problem-solving contexts.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo

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