Full-Time MBA
Degree awarded by McMaster University
- Location
- Burlington, Canada
- Duration
- 20 months, including an optional 4-month paid summer internship
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- October 15, 2026 (Round 1)
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
The program is a full-time MBA with an 8-month industry consulting project exclusive to the full-time stream, leadership coaching and week-long GRIT experiences each semester of the first year. Students can specialize or follow a general MBA, and may pursue an optional paid summer internship.
- Intakes
- September Source: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 20 months, including an optional 4-month paid summer internship Source: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Burlington Campus, Ron Joyce Centre — Burlington, Canada4350 South Service Road, Burlington, Ontario L7L 5R8
- Specializations
- Business Analytics · Finance · Health Services Management · Strategic Business Valuation · Marketing · General MBA
Tuition and fees
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | CAD 56,100 Source: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026 | (fee basis not stated by the school) | 2027/2028 |
| International | CAD 107,300 Source: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026 | (fee basis not stated by the school) | 2027/2028 |
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Honours Bachelor's degree from a recognized university; recommended B average (McMaster 8.0/12)Source: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Minimum 2 years (published requirement)Minimum of 2 years of post-graduate work experience; exceptional applicants with less may be consideredSource: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Test waiver policy
- GMAT waiver for Fall 2027 for applicants with B+ average in last two years of a degree; case by caseSource: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required2 referencesSource: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredKira online interview before application submissionSource: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- CAD 150Source: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- Waiver availableGRE, MCAT, CFA Level 2, CPA or PEng accepted in lieu; waiver offered for Fall 2027 to those meeting criteriaSource: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- IELTS Academic
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 7 (scale 0–9)English proficiency required only if degree not taught in English etc.Source: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026
- TOEFL iBT
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 100Source: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2027 | Round 1 | October 15, 2026Source: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| September 2027 | Round 2 | November 25, 2026Source: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| September 2027 | Round 3 | March 14, 2027Source: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| September 2027 | Round 4 | May 31, 2027Source: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
MBA admissions awards
- Benefit
- $2,000 to $30,000
- Basis
- Merit-based
- Eligibility
- Eligible domestic and international full-time MBA students; granted automatically at application
- Application
- Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026
Accreditation
- AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: degroote.mcmaster.ca · verified October 5, 2026
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