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Full	Waterloo Environment and Business (Co-op Only) OUAC WEB Remove	Laurentian Sports Administration OUAC LOE Remove	Carleton Industrial Design OUAC CD Remove	Ottawa Sciences commerciales – Comptabilité (4 ans) OUAC OTF Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	77–80%“High 70s”	75%	75–77%“75-77% (regular and co-op)”	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U	MHF4U SPH4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published	Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)	1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U) 1 grade 12 U math course 4 other grade 12 U/M courses A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses Eligible Math courses include: MHF 4U, MCV 4U or MDM 4U. +2 more on the program page	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Physics (SPH4U) 4 best 4U/M courses	FRA4U or ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U If you have not completed MCV4U, you can take the replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or during your first term. Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Yes Application deadline March 1. Portfolio deadline March 5. Alternative Offers Find more information about alternative offers Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published	54	—	60	119
What you study	Business Studies Entrepreneurship Environmental Studies Others in Business & Administrative Studies	Business Studies Computer Games Others in Business & Administrative Studies Sport & Exercise Science	Business Studies Design Others in Business & Administrative Studies Production & Manufacturing Engineering	Accounting Business Studies Management Studies Others 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.	Sports Administration teaches you how to run the business side of sports organizations, from budgeting and marketing to facility management and event planning. You'll study both general business skills and sport-specific topics like exercise science and athlete management. This program suits people who love sports but want careers in leadership and operations rather than playing or coaching.	Industrial Design teaches you how to plan and shape physical products — from phones to furniture to medical devices — so they work well, look good, and can actually be made. You'll combine design thinking with engineering and manufacturing knowledge to understand both the creative and practical sides of bringing products to life. The co-op term lets you work in industry while you study, so you apply what you learn to real projects.	You study accounting and business fundamentals, learning how to manage finances, prepare financial reports, and understand how organizations operate. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside your degree. This program suits people who want to combine accounting knowledge with broader business skills and prefer learning through hands-on workplace experience.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	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 80%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	Laurentian University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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