3 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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 77–80%“High 70s” | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 75–80%“75%; co-op 80%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | MCV4UMDM4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
| Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op) |
| First-year intakewhere published | 54 | — | 20 |
| What you study | Business StudiesEntrepreneurshipEnvironmental StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative Studies | Aerospace EngineeringBusiness StudiesManagement StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative Studies | Business StudiesHuman Resource ManagementManagement StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative Studies |
| What it is | 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. | You study the business side of running airlines and aviation companies, combining management training with technical knowledge of how aircraft and flight operations work. Unlike a general business degree, this program includes aerospace engineering content so you understand the operational reality of what you're managing. It suits people who want careers in airline management, airport operations, or aviation administration and are comfortable with both business coursework and technical material. | You study business fundamentals combined with specialized training in human resources — how to recruit, develop, manage, and support employees within organizations. Unlike a general commerce degree, this program focuses specifically on HR strategy, workplace relations, and people management. It suits students interested in organizational leadership who want practical work experience alongside their coursework, since the co-op option integrates paid internships into your studies. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) Undeclared (first year only)80–86%+
- Management (BComm) (co-op option)80–86%+
- Management and Organizational Studies80%+
- Business Administration73–78%+
- International Studies & Business Administration (iBA/BBA Dual Degree)73–80%+
- Commerce – Healthcare Analytics (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)80%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.