McMaster University - DeGroote School of Business

The DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University is an AACSB-accredited business school in Hamilton, Ontario, with MBA programs based at the Ron Joyce Centre in nearby Burlington.

At DeGroote, we welcome students from every academic and professional background who are ready to make a meaningful impact on business and society. Discover your path among our full-time graduate programs:

• Full-Time MBA (20 months, with optional paid internship) and Full-Time MBA with Co-op (28 months, including paid work terms)
• Master of Finance (MFin) (16 months)
• Master of Management in AI and Analytics (MMAIA) (16 months, combining AI, analytics, industry practicum, and a work term)
• PhD in Business Administration (full-time research program with multiple fields of study)

A DeGroote degree brings you closer to realizing your ambitions, and we are here to help you get there.

McMaster University ranks among the world’s top public universities (Times Higher Education World University Rankings) and is known for research excellence and industry partnerships. Located less than an hour from Toronto in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), one of Canada’s strongest business regions, you will study in a dynamic, growing economy with excellent career opportunities.

We value community, collaboration, integrity, and real-world impact. Our students develop not only practical business, finance, analytics, and research skills, but also the leadership and values that help them stand out. Whether you aim to advance in industry, lead in AI-driven decision-making, specialize in finance, or pursue academic research, DeGroote offers a supportive, diverse environment where you can transform business and contribute to a brighter world.

That is the kind of student we welcome and the kind of graduate we help create.