Strategy & Vision
The DeGroote School of Business is recognized as an international leader in innovative approaches to teaching, learning and service to the business community. Through the identification of strategic priorities and execution of action plans DeGroote will continue this legacy of excellence.
Our Mission:
To pursue innovative excellence in management research, education and professional service; in an experiential learning environment within an international context.
Our Vision:
To achieve international stature that enhances the global reputation of McMaster University for innovation through a synergy of excellent research, teaching and professional service.
DeGroote School of Business Priorities
- A business school that completes the McMaster goal of achieving international distinction for creativity, innovation and excellence.
- A business school that reaches the highest standard for preparing its graduating students for their chosen fields of endeavour.
- Building on its reputation for research, a business school that becomes a place for “legacy” contributions.
- A business school that becomes an agent of renewal for the communities it serves.


