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	York Data Science (BSc - Co-op available) OUAC YYY Remove	Waterloo Business Administration (Laurier) and Mathematics (Waterloo) Double Degree (Co-op Only) OUAC WBA Remove	York Data Science (BA - Co-op available) OUAC YYW Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	77–87%“High 70s to mid 80s”	83–90%“Mid - High 80"s”	77–87%“High 70s to mid 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U MHF4U (minimum grade of 75% required) MCV4U SBI4U or SCH4U or SPH4U +6 more on the program page	Any Grade 12 U English Advanced Functions Calculus and Vectors One other Grade 12 U course	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U MHF4U (minimum grade of 75% required) MCV4U 3 additional 4U or M courses +5 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes An Admission Information Form is required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. You're strongly encouraged to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest and the Canadian Senior Mathematics Competition. Individual selection may vary. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	55	77	45
What you study	Business Studies Economics Mathematics Statistics	Business Studies Mathematics	Business Studies Economics Mathematics Statistics
What it is	Data Science is the study of extracting useful insights and predictions from large amounts of data using mathematics, statistics, and computer programming. This program combines mathematics and statistics with practical business and economics applications, so you learn both the theory behind data analysis and how to apply it to real-world problems. It suits people who enjoy working with numbers and want to understand how organizations use data to make decisions, especially if you want hands-on workplace experience through co-op placements.	You study both business and mathematics together in one integrated degree, with mandatory work terms built into your schedule. Unlike a regular double degree where you'd finish one program then move to the other, you take courses from both fields simultaneously over five years, alternating between school and paid co-op placements. This suits students who want to combine analytical problem-solving with business skills and are willing to commit to the longer timeline and work requirement.	You study how to extract useful insights from large datasets using statistics, mathematics, and programming tools. This program combines theory in statistics and economics with practical data analysis skills. Co-op placement is optional, letting you gain real workplace experience analyzing data while you study. It suits people who enjoy both the maths behind data and solving real business problems.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	York University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo

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