Accelerated DeGroote MBA (Part-Time)

DEGREE

Completion within the last 10 years of a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration from a recognized Canadian or American university.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of post-graduate work experience is required.

One (1) year of work experience is recommended for McMaster University graduates from the following programs:

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Commerce, Integrated Business and Humanities (IBH)
• Bachelor of Engineering Management (BEng Management)
• Bachelor of Technology (BTech) from the following streams
  • Automation Systems Engineering Technology (Co-op)
  • Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology (Co-op)
  • Biotechnology (Co-op)

Undergraduate Co-op or internship placements adding up to 12 months or more of work from these degrees will be considered to meet the work experience requirement if they are noted on official transcripts.

GPA

Recommended B average (equivalent to a McMaster 8.0 GPA out of 12) or higher.  

GPA will be calculated using the two most recent years of undergraduate or graduate study, 20 courses, or the equivalent of 60 academic credits. A combination may be used and is determined on a case-by-case basis.  

• McMaster University B.Tech students applying to the Accelerated MBA  are also required to complete the following 2  McMaster  courses with a  minimum  B grade prior to applying to the program.    

• • COMMERCE 2AB3 – Managerial Accounting  
  • COMMERCE 2FB3 – Managerial Finance    

• The above required courses must be completed or in progress by April 15, 2025, the final application deadline.   

GRE OR GMAT

Not Required.

Candidates who fail to meet the above GPA criteria or who wish to strengthen their academic application may wish to submit a GMAT or GRE.

For all Admissions Requirements visit : https://mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca/admissions/