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Business I

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording87–93%High 80s to low 90s83–90%Mid- to high 80s83–90%Mid- to high-80s85%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (minimum grade of 70% required)
  • MHF4U (minimum grade of 70% required)
  • MCV4U or MDM4U (MCV4U recommended)
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses (no more than two 4M courses)
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • If you are missing MCV4U, you may take the equivalent course at the University of Ottawa the summer before or during your first term.
  • Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • A Supplementary Application (including leadership profile, video interview and timed writing exercise) is required and due
  • February 1, 2027
  • . Details and supplementary application will be available in November 2026.
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • A
  • Supplementary Application Form (SAF)
  • is required. Candidates with a successful SAF will also complete an admission interview.
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • OUAC Application Deadline: April 1, 2027
  • *Some programs may stay open beyond this deadline, depending on capacity. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible.
  • An optional supplementary application form is available for applicants who feel that their admission average might be close to or below the quoted range.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published40060800
What you studyBusiness StudiesManagement StudiesBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinance
What it isA BBA teaches you the fundamentals of running businesses and managing organizations: accounting, finance, marketing, strategy, and operations. You study how companies make decisions and solve real-world problems. This program suits students who want a broad business education before specializing, or who aren't sure which business area interests them most yet.You study business fundamentals — how organizations work, manage money, make decisions — with a focus on global markets and cross-border trade. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside theory. This suits people who want hands-on learning and international exposure while building a professional network before graduation.A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management. McMaster's program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience at real companies. This program suits people who want broad business knowledge and practical work experience before entering the job market.You study business fundamentals — accounting, finance, marketing, management, and human resources — while earning a degree from both University of Ottawa and a partner institution abroad. The dual degree means you spend time at two universities and graduate with credentials from both, giving you international experience and exposure to different business practices. This suits students who want a business foundation with global perspective and the opportunity to study and work in another country.
The door tomajors you reach through itcommerce/businessApplied to directlyaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceYork University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfo

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