Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Industrial Design

Degree

• Bachelor of Industrial Design (B.I.D.)

Admission Requirements

First Year
The OSSD or the equivalent, with an average of 70 percent or better, calculated on the six best OACs or Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses including the prerequisite courses. The six OACs must include Calculus, Algebra/Geometry, and Physics (English and Chemistry are recommended) OR the six Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses must include Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics, and Physics (English and Chemistry are recommended). Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses. In addition, the prerequisite course average must be 70 percent or better.

Although it is not an admission requirement, an OAC or Grade 12 U course in English and an OAC or Grade 12 U course in Chemistry are strongly recommended.

Note: It is required that candidates present a portfolio of any kind of work that could demonstrate creativity and aptitude for the study of industrial design. A personal interview at the school is strongly recommended.

Advanced Standing
Applications for admission to second or subsequent years will be assessed on their merits and on space availability in the program. Advanced standing will be granted only for those courses that are determined to be appropriate and is subject to space availability.

Co-op Option
Students may not be admitted to the co-op option directly from high school. Students satisfying the following conditions will be considered admissible to the co-op option subject to a satisfactory interview with the School. The School's interview is an essential component of the admission process and students must demonstrate a mature, professional attitude to successfully enter the co-op option.

Students must:

1. be registered as a full-time student in the Industrial Design program;
2. normally have obtained a major CGPA of 8.00 or better and an overall CGPA of 6.50 or better;
3. be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work placements);
4. have successfully completed an interview with the School.

Note that meeting the above requirements only establishes eligibility for admission to the program. The prevailing job market may limit enrolment in co-op.

Information Technology

Degree

• Bachelor of Information Technology (B.I.T.)

The Bachelor of Information Technology will be offered jointly with Algonquin College starting September 2003.

Admission Requirements

First Year
To be eligible for admission to the first year of the Bachelor of Information Technology (in Network Technology or in Interactive Multimedia and Design), the applicant must have:

1. The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including six Ontario Academic Courses (OACs) OR a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses, with an average of 70% or better. Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses.

2. For BIT Network Technology

The six OACs must include one Science course,and both of Calculus and Algebra/Geometry (Physics and English are recommended) OR six Grade 12U or M (U/C) courses including one Science course and both of Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Geometry and Discrete Mathematics (Physics and English are recommended). Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses.

3. For BIT Multimedia and Design

The six OACs must include one Science course and one of Calculus or Algebra/Geometry (Physics and English are recommended) OR six Grade 12U or M (U/C) courses including one Science course and one of Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus or Geometry and Discrete Mathematics (Physics and English are recommended) OR a combination of the above.

In addition, candidates for BIT in Interactive Multimedia and Design must submit a portfolio of any kind of work that demonstrates the applicant's creativity and aptitude in design work.

Advanced Standing
Advanced standing will be granted for studies undertaken elsewhere when these are recognized as the equivalent of subjects offered at Carleton University.

International Business

Degree

• Bachelor of International Business (B.I.B.) (Honours)

Admission Requirements

First Year
The OSSD or the equivalent, with an average of 75 percent or better, calculated on the six best OACs or Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses, including the prerequisite courses. The six OACs must include English and one of Calculus or Algebra/Geometry or Finite Mathematics OR the six Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses must include English, and one of Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics or Mathematics for Data Management. Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses. A grade of 60 percent or better is required in the mathematics prerequisite course. If Finite Mathematics is presented, the student must also have successfully completed Grade 12 Advanced Mathematics.

For applicants whose first language is not English, the requirement of OAC or Grade 12 U English can also be met under the conditions outlined in "English Language Requirements" in the Admissions Requirements and Procedures section of this Calendar.

Some knowledge of another language would be beneficial.

Advanced Standing
Applications for admission to second and subsequent years will be assessed on their merits, subject to available spaces. Advanced standing will be granted only for those courses that are determined to be appropriate for the International Business program. Students who are admitted with advanced standing may have to delay the third-year abroad requirement until first-and second-year curricula are completed. Students must present a major CGPA of 6.50 (C+/B-) or better and an overall CGPA of 6.00 (C+) or better. On admission to the Bachelor of International Business program, students will not receive credit for courses with grades below C-. Students with a prior university degree will receive advanced standing where appropriate; however, following admission to the program a minimum of 5.0 credits will be required for the Bachelor of International Business degree.

Journalism

Degree

• B.J. (Honours)

Admission Requirements

First Year
The OSSD or the equivalent, with an average of 75 percent or better, calculated on the six best OACs or Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses. An OAC or Grade 12 U course in English is recommended but is not required. Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses.

Note: Students who already hold an undergraduate degree in another field are not eligible to apply for the B.J. (Honours) program. These students should consult the information on the Master of Journalism or the Master of Arts in Communication in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research Calendar.

Advanced Standing
The School also maintains a number of places in second year for students who wish to transfer from Carleton or elsewhere. Normally, offers are made to students with an overall CGPA of 10.00 (A-) or better.

Mathematics and Statistics

Degree

• Bachelor of Mathematics (B.Math.) (Honours)
• Bachelor of Mathematics (B.Math.) (General)

Admission Requirements

Honours Program

First Year
The OSSD or the equivalent, with an average of 75 percent or better, calculated on the six best OACs or Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses including two prerequisite courses (Calculus and Algebra/Geometry or Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Geometry and Discrete Mathematics). Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses. In addition, the prerequisite course average must be 65 percent or better.

Admission to the combined B.Math./M.Sc. in Mathematics, or Statistics requires an average of 85 percent or better, calculated on the six best OACs or Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses including two prerequisite courses (Calculus and Algebra/Geometry or Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Geometry and Discrete Mathematics). Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses. In addition, the prerequisite course average must be 90 percent or better.

Advanced Standing
For entry to an Honours program after the completion of 5.0 included credits, a student must have a major and core CGPA of 5.50 or better, an overall CGPA of 4.50 or better and the recommendation of the Honours department or committee. A student beginning the final 10.0 credits towards an Honours degree must present a major and core CGPA of 6.00 or better, an overall CGPA of 5.00 or better and the recommendation of the Honours department or committee. A student beginning the final 5.0 credits towards an Honours degree must present a major and core CGPA of 6.50 or better and an overall CGPA of 5.00 or better, as calculated for graduation. Advanced standing will be granted for studies undertaken elsewhere when these are recognized as the equivalent of subjects offered at Carleton University.

General Program

First year
The OSSD or the equivalent, with an average of 70 percent or better, calculated on the six best OACs or Grade 12 U or M (U/ C)courses including two prerequisite courses (Calculus and Algebra/Geometry or Advanced Functions and Introductory Cal cul us and Geomet r y and Discrete Mathematics). Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses. In addition, the prerequisite course average must be 65 percent or better.

Advanced Standing
For entry to a General program after the completion of 5.0 included credits,a student must have a major and core CGPA of 4.50 or better and an overall CGPA of 3.50 or better. A student beginning the final 10.0 credits towards a General degree must present a major and core CGPA of 5.00 or better and an overall CGPA of 4.00 or better, as calculated for graduation. Advanced standing will be granted for studies undertaken elsewhere when these are recognized as the equivalent of subjects offered at Carleton University.

Co-op Option

1. Direct Admission to the Co-op Option from High School For students being accepted to the first year of any Honours program offered by the School of Mathematics and Statistics and meeting the following admission requirements:

1. the OSSD or the equivalent, with an average of 75 percent or better, calculated on the six best OACs including two prerequisite courses (Calculus and Algebra/Geometry). In addition, each prerequisite course must have a grade of 80 percent or better. Students, who do not meet these requirements on entry to the program, may apply for admission to the Co-operative Option during their first year of studies.
2. have full time status in each academic term immediately preceding a work term;and
3. are eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work placements).

2. Admission to the Co-op Option after starting the program

After completion of 5.0 or more included credits (at least 2.0 in Mathematics/Statistics)at Carleton in any Honours program offered by the School of Mathematics and Statistics, students must:

1. have a major CGPA of 8.00 or better and an overall CGPA of 6.50 or better.
   
   In addition, for students in the Honours Computer Mathematics program, for a regular (i.e. not preliminary) co-op work term placement, completion of at least one of Computer Science COMP 2002 (95.202*) or COMP 2004 (95.204*) or COMP 2404 (95.242*) or COMP 2404 (95.244*) is required for eligibility for placement.
2. have full-time status in each ac ademic term immediately preceding a work term; and
3. be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work placements).

Note that meeting the above requirements only establishes eligibility for admission to the Co-op program. Enrolment in the Co-operative Option is limited.

Eligibility for Placement in the First Work Term of the Co- operative Option

To be eligible for placement in the first (regular) work term of the Co-operative Option, a student must meet the above requirements by the end of the term preceding the first job placement process.

The Preliminary Work Term
Students who have been accepted into the Co-operative Option in first year may be given the opportunity to take part in a preliminary work term at the end of their first year. To be eligible for placement in this preliminary work term, at the end of their first term of study students must:

1. have a major CGPA of 10.00 or better, and an overall CGPA of 10.00 or better;
   
   In addition, for students in Honours Computer Mathematics: have successfully completed at least one of Computer Science COMP 1002 (95.102*) or COMP 1005 (95.105*) or COMP 1402 (95.142*) or COMP 1405 (95.145*).
2. be registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor of Mathematics program;
3. be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus placements).

Music

Degree

• B.Mus. (Honours)

Admission Requirements

First Year
The OSSD or the equivalent, with an average of 70 percent or better, calculated on the six best OACs or Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses. Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses.

Although it is not an admission requirement, an OAC or a Grade 12 U course in English is recommended.

Note: An audition is required.

Advanced Standing
Students transferring into the Bachelor of Music with First, second or third year standing must have achieved a major CGPA of 6.00 (C+) or better and an overall CGPA of 5.00 (C) or better. Students beginning the final 5.0 credits towards the Bachelor of Music degree must have achieved a major CGPA of 6.50 (C+/B-) or better and an overall CGPA of 5.00 (C) or better.

Public Affairs and Policy Management

Degree

1. B.P.A.P.M.

Admission Requirements

First Year
The OSSD or the equivalent, with an average of 80 percent or better, calculated on the six best OACs or Grade 12 U or M (U/C) courses. Equivalent courses may be substituted between the OAC and new curriculum courses.

Advanced Standing
Applications for admission with advanced standing to the program will be evaluated individually by the Program Management Committee. Advanced standing will be granted only for those courses deemed to be appropriate to the program. On admission, students will not receive credit for courses graded below C-.

Continuation to second year will be guaranteed only to those students who have an overall CGPA of 7.00 or better and a grade of B-or better in PAPM 1000 (58.100).

Co-op Option
Students may not be admitted to the co-op option directly from high school. Students who are registered full-time in the BPAPM program and have achieved an overall CGPA of 9.00 or better after 10.0 credits are eligible for admission to the Co-operative Option. Students can be considered for this Option only if they are eligible to work in Canada (for off- campus work placements). Students should note that hiring priority is given to Canadian citizens for co-op positions in the Public Service Commission.

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