McMaster University - DeGroote School of Business

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Requirements for Canadian Students

Please contact the school for full details.
https://mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca/admissions/

Deadline for domestic (Canadian) applicants is June 1st

Deadline for International applicants is March 1st

Requirements for International Students

Only students who have a bachelor’s or comparable degree may be considered for admission to the MBA program. Due to variations in the educational systems throughout the world, foreign applications are considered on a case by case basis. Visa students must also have a minimum of one year technical, managerial or professional work experience.

Procedure for Canadian Students

Please contact the school for full details.
Application process: http://future.mcmaster.ca/admission/process/

  • Requirements for the MBA, MBA with Co-Op and Accelerated MBA Programs
  • A competitive GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate degree
  • A competitive GMAT score*
  • Two academic or professional references
  • KIRA online video interview
  • Professional resume and/or CV

      Are you an international applicant? You’ll need:

      • TOEFL – recommended score of 100 or IELTS – recommended score of 7
      • A minimum of one-year continuous work experience
      • Successful candidates include new graduates with strong extracurricular and community engagement. Additionally, individuals with up to five years of continuous work experience, are encouraged to apply.

          Requirements for the Blended Learning Part-Time Program:

          • A competitive GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate degree
          • A professional resume, with a minimum of 4 years expected
          • Two academic or professional references (past or present employer)
          • A 90 second personalized video

              Are you an international applicant? You’ll need:

              • TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores for those who have not resided in an English-speaking country for at least four years, or if English was not the primary language of instruction for at least three years of full-time post-secondary education, excluding ESL courses.
              • A GMAT may be required if applicants do not meet the above criteria.

                  Please note: Meeting the above requirements, is not a guarantee of admissions into the program.

Procedure for International Students

May 1 is the last day for receiving completed applications for admission to the MBA program fro the Fall term. Documents required include a completed application form (supplied by the School of Business), the application fee of $125.00 CDN, official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, results of GMAT test to be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service, two letters of recommendation, and a full resume including an explanation of full-time work experience outlining the level of responsibility, reporting relationship and the overall scope of the position. TOEFL scores are also required.

Academic Year

Type of SystemSemester
Entrance DatesSeptember
Notes:*Entrance Dates for the Accelerated program occur in September and January
Language of InstructionEnglish
Modified on December 22, 2022