DeGroote School of Business - McMaster University
Burlington, Canada
This program features engaging, hands-on experiences that help you use your existing work experience and academic skillset to advance your career. Our redesigned MBA program’s first year prioritizes your needs. We’ve streamlined classes, coursework and schedules to offer an uncompromised education and a balanced workload. Our emphasis on experiential learning gives you more hands-on opportunities in real-world scenarios.
Our emphasis on experiential learning gives you more hands-on opportunities in real-world scenarios.
Industry consulting project
Exclusive to our Full-Time program, this 8 month long consulting project allows you to dive into an authentic business challenge. Working with industry leaders from local organizations to develop tangible solutions, you’ll sharpen your critical thinking skills and prepare for effective teamwork in diverse settings.
Leadership coaching
You’ll learn to cultivate your leadership capabilities during your time at DeGroote. We’ll help you maximize your impact on your career and community with a personalized leadership assessment and wrap-around leadership coaching. This helps you leverage your existing work experience, develop your skillsets and translate your abilities into tangible personal and professional growth.
Expanded career coaching
Career aspirations are as unique as you are. With personalized career coaching and industry-specific guidance, you’ll quickly be propelled towards a target role in your chosen industry. You’ll have opportunities to expand your professional network with our connections to hiring managers, talent acquisition specialists and recruiters. You’ll be supported every step of the way with resume reviews, mock interviews and personal attention that helps you stand out.
Paid part-time employment
In addition to summer internship opportunities, Full-Time MBA students will be offered paid part-time employment, once they receive their offer of admission. This work will take place in the McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery, DeGroote’s new building on the McMaster University campus.
