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Waterloo

Planning (Co-op Only)

OUAC WP

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Carleton

Economics

OUAC CBE

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–83%Low 80s75%73–80%Mid to high 70s73–80%Mid to high 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UFRA4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UFRA4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 75%)
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)*
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Calculus (MCV4U) recommended.
  • *Students without Advanced Functions (MHF4U) may be admitted conditionally and must complete ECON 0005 in the first term of study.
  • +3 more on the program page
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants)
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • 3 additional
  • +7 more on the program page
  • An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants)
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U or MDM4U
  • 3
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • A
  • Bilingual Supplementary Application
  • is also required.
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBABachelor of Applied Arts, BAA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA
First-year intakewhere published20015025
What you studyEnvironmental StudiesPlanningEnvironmental StudiesFinanceInternational DevelopmentMathematicsAccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomicsAccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomics
What it isThis program teaches you how to design and manage the built and natural environments — from city neighborhoods and transportation systems to parks and land use. The co-op requirement means you'll alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at planning firms, municipalities, or environmental organizations, giving you real experience while you study. It suits people who want hands-on learning, enjoy solving problems about how communities develop, and are willing to commit to the co-op schedule.Economics is the study of how people and societies make choices about money, resources, and trade. At Carleton, you can focus your learning on areas like environmental issues, global development, finance, or politics alongside core economic theory and mathematics. The program includes a co-op option, letting you work in relevant jobs between study terms to build practical experience.This program lets you study mathematics while choosing how to apply it — through business, economics, statistics, artificial intelligence, or education. Unlike a pure mathematics degree, you're expected to connect mathematical theory to real-world problems in fields like finance, operations, or data analysis. It suits students who enjoy math but want flexibility to explore where it leads them, rather than committing to one specialty upfront.This program lets you earn two degrees at once: a business administration credential covering accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship, plus an international studies degree in history, geography, or environmental studies. Unlike a typical business degree, you're required to complete a co-op work term, which gives you practical experience alongside classroom learning. It suits students who want both solid business training and deeper knowledge of global issues or a second subject area.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyeconomicsApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoYork University — Glendon on OUInfoYork University — Glendon on OUInfo

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