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Business I

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low to mid-80s83–90%Mid- to high 80s80–86%80 to 86%83–90%Mid- to high-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • MHF4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 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
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • A
  • Supplementary Application Form (SAF)
  • is required. Candidates with a successful SAF will also complete an admission interview.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyYes
  • 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
Co-opAvailableAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published6560800
What you studyChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management
What it isBiochemistry is the study of chemical reactions that happen inside living cells and organisms, combining chemistry and molecular biology. You learn how molecules like proteins and DNA work at the chemical level, which is deeper than what you'd cover in a regular biology or chemistry program. This program offers the option to do paid co-op work terms alongside your studies, giving you real laboratory and industry experience before you graduate. It suits people curious about how life works at the molecular scale and interested in hands-on work in research, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology.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 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.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistryApplied to directlycommerce/businessaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceYork University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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