4 programs, side by side

Full	York Economics (BA - Co-op available) OUAC YFE ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Management & International Business (Co-op Only) OUAC TXB ☆ Add to planRemove	Lakehead Business (Thunder Bay and Orillia) OUAC ATT ☆ Add to planRemove	Guelph Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) Undeclared (first year only) OUAC GBU ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	83–90%“Mid- to high 80s”	70%	80–86%“80 to 86%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMHF4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4U	ENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U MHF4U 4 additional 4U/M courses (MCV4U recommended) Alternative Offers +4 more on the program page	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U 1 additional 4U Math 3 additional 4U/M courses Proficiency in math-based programs is required for consideration for BComm specializations. +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes A Supplementary Application Form (SAF) is required. Candidates with a successful SAF will also complete an admission interview. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Administration, BAdmin, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm	—
First-year intakewhere published	200	60	—	—
What you study	Economics	Business StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource Management	AccountingBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceEconomics	AccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance
What it is	You study how economies work: money, trade, jobs, markets, and government policy. This BA degree lets you choose a co-op option, meaning you alternate between semesters of classes and paid work terms at organizations that use economic analysis. It suits people who want both theoretical understanding and real workplace experience before deciding whether to pursue economics further.	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 Administration or Commerce teaches you core business skills like accounting, finance, management, and human resources, along with how organizations actually operate. The BComm adds a stronger focus on accounting and financial analysis compared to the BAdmin. Both programs include a co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom and paid work at real companies, building experience while you study. This suits people who want practical business skills, like working with numbers or managing people, and who value learning on the job.	A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year degree where you study business topics like accounting, finance, marketing, and management. In your first year, you take a mix of foundational courses across all these areas before choosing a specialization in second year. It suits students interested in how organizations work and make decisions, who want flexibility to explore different business fields before committing to one.
The door tomajors you reach through it	economics	Applied to directly	accountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing	commerce/business
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	York University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo

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